Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 7 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement1 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: green apple, fresh bread, lemon, white flower

Palate: citrus, fine bubble, saline lift, fresh close

Brut Franciacorta from Quadra at Cologne. Chardonnay-led traditional-method sparkling from the southwestern DOCG edge.

What it pairs with

History

Brut Franciacorta from Quadra. Founded in 2002 by Ugo Ghezzi at Cologne, managed by enologist Mario Falcetti on 20 estate hectares producing around 160,000 bottles a year.

  1. 2002: Quadra founded by Ugo Ghezzi at Cologne

Facts

Producer
Quadra · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta
Oak
Traditional method, minimum 24 months on lees
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 18 to 26 at retail
Drinking window
1-7 from disgorgement
First vintage
2002
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Quadra Franciacorta Brut

What does Quadra Brut taste like?

Green apple, fresh bread, lemon and white flower on the nose; citrus, fine bubble, saline lift and a fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Quadra Brut?

Drink 1 to 7 years from disgorgement. Best as a fresh aperitif.

Is Quadra Brut vegan?

Yes. Quadra uses vegan fining.

What food pairs with Quadra Brut?

Lake Iseo lake sardines is the canonical pairing. Fresh oysters, risotto with Bagoss cheese, and aperitivo bites are equally strong.

What grapes are in Quadra Brut?

Chardonnay-led blend with Pinot Nero from 20 estate hectares at Cologne.

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