A blend of Chardonnay and Malvasia Istriana, Edi’s metodao classico is aged for 12 months in old barrels, then one year in bottle before disgorgement, and bottled with zero dosage. It is dry, chalky, and just the right combination of fleshy and lean. Sharply focused, with sweet apple offset by stone and lime, a chiseled bead of fine bubbles casts a wash of salty minerals across the palate. Wickedly fresh and mouthwatering through the end, leaving a savory sensation with hints of rose, this absolutely gives some entry-level Champagnes a run for their money.