Paolo Pasini of Villa Picta makes only one Metodo Classico sparkling wine; everything else at his tiny Mantovano domaine is made in the rifermentato style. We're lucky Paolo's chosen to use of the Champagne method for one of his wines, as he turns out to be as excellent at this style as he is at the more traditional sparkling from the region. 'Sognare' is 100% Lambrusco di Sorbara, and intensely expressive and acid-driven variety that's destined to make some of Italy's greatest sparkling wines. Think notes of crystallized strawberry, springtime meadows, and an electric charge of acidity on the palate. This wine also ages beautifully: it's our good fortune to have the 2020, as there's only a tiny bit produced. Pair with the 1980 Italian prog rock song 'Suonare Suonare' by PFM that inspired the label, and open this only with loved ones.
