In the glass
Aroma: citrus zest, fresh bread, almond, saline
Palate: citrus, fine bubble, creamy lees, long mineral close
Pas Dosé Franciacorta from Quadra. The flagship black-label long-lees zero-dosage cuvée.
What it pairs with
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Fresh oysters
Saline shellfish and zero-dosage Franciacorta lock together. -
Sashimi platter
Raw fish and lean Pas Dosé share marine register. -
Risotto with Bagoss cheese
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Creamy Brescian rice and zero-dosage Pas Dosé share fine texture. -
Lardo di Colonnata crostini
Salty cured fat and lean Pas Dosé cut through richness.
History
Pas Dosé Franciacorta from Quadra. The flagship black-label long-lees zero-dosage cuvée.
- 2007 — First Quadra QBlack release
Facts
- Producer
- Quadra
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta
- Oak
- Traditional method, minimum 36 months on lees, zero dosage
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 26 to 38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-10 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2007
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Quadra QBlack Pas Dosé
What does Quadra QBlack taste like?
Citrus zest, fresh bread, almond and saline on the nose; citrus, fine bubble, creamy lees and a long mineral close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Quadra QBlack?
Drink 1 to 10 years from disgorgement. Zero-dosage long-lees Pas Dosé rewards short cellar age.
Is Quadra QBlack vegan?
Yes. Quadra uses vegan fining.
What food pairs with Quadra QBlack?
Fresh oysters is the canonical pairing. Sashimi platter, risotto with Bagoss cheese, and lardo di Colonnata crostini are equally strong.
How long is Quadra QBlack aged?
Minimum 36 months on the lees with zero dosage, building the saline-and-lees-driven structure.