Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 10 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement1 yrs10 yrs12 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 acidityDryLong finish

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

  • 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 Find risotto with bagoss cheese on TableJourney →
    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.

  1. 2007: First Quadra QBlack release

Facts

Producer
Quadra · visiting guide
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.

Tags

chardonnay dry high acid medium body medium term mood elegant mood savoury occasion aperitivo occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with oysters pairs with risotto pairs with shellfish pairs with sushi pinot nero price trade up sparkling traditional vegan

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