A very special Metodo Classico sparkling wine. We are talking about Olubra, proposed here by Torre Fornello, the result of a careful selection of grapes and long ageing on the lees. Olubra, millesimato Brut, is the product of a particular blend: 90% Marsanne and 10% aromatic Malvasia di Candia. The Marsanne, originally from the Rhone Valley, gives the wine structure, roundness and notes of white fruit. The small addition of aromatic Malvasia di Candia, on the other hand, brings a touch of freshness and aromaticity, enriching the bouquet with delicate floral notes. A particularly fortunate combination, ideal for those seeking a sparkling wine that is different from the usual. Olubra then matures on the lees for 44-60 months, acquiring remarkable aromatic complexity and a beautiful structure. During this long maturation, the bubbles refine, becoming very fine and persistent, while the wine develops aromas of bread crust and mineral notes. In the glass, Olubra is a brilliant straw yellow, enriched by delicate greenish reflections. The perlage, as mentioned, is fine and persistent and favours the perception of aromas: notes of fresh fruit, such as green apple and citrus, and delicate hints of white flowers. Then marine notes that give the wine an unexpected freshness. In the mouth it is soft but lively, with a pleasant savouriness and sustained acidity. Ideal as an aperitif, it goes well with light appetisers, raw fish, oysters and shellfish. For those seeking an unusual pairing, try it with a fragrant white tripe.