The Cadis 1898 Group proudly unveils its first Lessini Durello Riserva Nature 60 Mesi, an elegant Metodo Classico sparkling wine produced in just 1,898 bottles. Named “Montecletha”, it pays tribute to its place of origin — Montecchia di Crosara, a village in the northeastern province of Verona and home to the namesake winery, part of the Cadis 1898 family.
Building on its growing success in the sparkling wine sector, Cadis 1898 continues to innovate while honoring tradition with this new label, which further enriches its portfolio of sparkling wines within a denomination the group deeply believes in.
Crafted from the finest Durella grapes, Montecletha originates from carefully selected vineyard parcels identified by Cadis 1898’s winemakers as best suited for extended aging. The wine rests five years on the lees, developing captivating depth and harmonious intensity.
As a Riserva Nature, it spends over 36 months on the lees, and its final sugar content remains below 3 g/L. The debut vintage comes from the 2017 harvest.
Together with the Lessini Durello Brut “733” and the Lessini Durello “Collineri” Riserva 36 Mesi, this new label completes a trilogy that perfectly embodies the art of crafting Metodo Classico sparkling wines of excellence. “We have great confidence in the Durello denomination, and the launch of Montecletha moves exactly in that direction,”
explains Wolfgang Raifer, General Manager of Cadis 1898.
“It is important that a major producer like ours continues to pursue in-bottle quality, even through niche wines that stand shoulder to shoulder with more renowned denominations.”
“This year’s production,” adds Raifer, “amounts to 1,898 bottles, symbolizing the year of Cadis’ founding — a quantity we already aim to double with the next vintage.”
Tasting Notes:
Montecletha is aged in stainless steel before bottling, undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle, and then spends 60 months on the lees.
Its color is straw yellow with golden hues; the perlage is fine and persistent.
On the nose, it reveals dense and refined aromas of acacia and orange blossom, with fruity notes of exotic fruit, candied citron, and bergamot, elegantly intertwined with subtle yeasty nuances.
On the palate, vibrant tension is beautifully balanced by a creamy texture and a long, persistent finish.