Quadra "Brut Satén" 2010
Chardonnay / Pinot blancElegant, persistent. Bread, candied lemon zest, yogurt, white peach.
Tasting Notes
The 2010 Quadra Brut Satén has an attractive hay colour with golden hues.
On the nose a note of read crust prevails to then leave space to fresher aromas of candied lemon zest, yogurt and white peach pulp.
The bubble is fine and persistent.
The wine is still fresh yet elegant. It’s an incredibly easy to drink Franciacorta.
My score / points
Estate
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Quadra |
Label
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Brut Satén |
Style
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White & Sparkling - Traditional Method |
Country
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Italy |
Region
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Franciacorta |
Grapes
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Chardonnay, Pinot blanc |
Vintage
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2010 |
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Points
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Chardonnay
Green-skinned grape variety used in wine production
Chardonnay is a grape variety with a green skin that is used to make white wine. The grape variety originated in eastern France’s Burgundy wine region, but it is now grown all over the world, from England to New Zealand. Growing Chardonnay is seen as a rite of passage for new and emerging wine regions, as well as an easy entry into the international wine market.
Link to here... | Derived from 'Chardonnay' on WikipediaPinot blanc
Varietal
Pinot blanc is a grape that is used to make white wine. Pinot noir has undergone a point genetic mutation. Pinot noir is genetically unstable, and a point mutation occurs when a vine produces only black fruit except for one cane that produces white fruit.
Link to here... | Derived from 'Pinot blanc' on WikipediaFranciacorta
Geographic region in Italy
The territory of Franciacorta is a part of the Province of Brescia in the Italian Region of Lombardy. It is named after the Latin phrase “franchae curtes,” which means “free from paying duties.” Franciacorta stretches from Mount Orphan in the southwest to the northern shores of Lake Iseo, and from the river Oglio on the western frontier to Brescia on the eastern. Glacial activity formed the physical conformation that is characterized by rolling hills.
Link to here... | Derived from 'Franciacorta' on WikipediaWines Related To Franciacorta
Traditional method
Traditional Method is one of the ways winemakers produce sparkling wines. It’s also known as Classical Method, Méthod Classique, Champenoise Method or Méthode Champenoise.
This wine making process is long and laborious but results in some of the most celebrated wines in the world. Traditional method is used to produce Champagne in France, Franciacorta and Trento DOC in Italy, Cava in Spain….
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