Sparkling Wine

Question 1

Bisol Prosecco ‘Jeio’ NV

Answer 1

Country: Italy
Grape: Glera
Style: Sparkling (charmat)
Region: Veneto/Friuli
Price: $17
Torrisi Pairings: Oysters, Cucumbers, Raviolini, Dover Sole, Bass Dogana
Taste: Pineapple, lime, strong minerality.

Question 2

Paltrinieri Lambrusco ‘Solco’ NV

Answer 2

Country: Italy
Grape: Lambrusco Salamino
Style: Sparkling (charmat)
Region: Emilia-Romagna
Price: $16
Torrisi Pairings: Hams, Boar’s Head, Tuna Caponata, Cavatelli, Duck Mulberry
Taste: Ripe fruits with a great freshness. Slightly off-dry.

Question 3

Gaston Chiquet ‘Tradition’ Brut NV

Answer 3

Country: France
Grape: Pinot Meunier/Chardonnay/Pinot Noir
Style: Sparkling (traditional)
Region: Champagne (Dizy, Hautvillers, Aÿ)
Price: $32
Torrisi Pairings: Oysters, Boar’s Head, Clam Boule, Endives, Linguini, Capellini
Taste: Honeysuckle, lemon thyme, orange blossom, almond, oyster shell

Question 4

Billecart-Salmon Rose Champagne NV

Answer 4

Country: France
Grape: Pinot Noir/Chardonnay/Pinot Meunier
Style: Sparkling (traditional)
Region: Champagne
Price: $45
Torrisi Pairings: Chopped Liver, Grapefruit Cocktail, Octopus, Tortellini
Taste: Light creaminess, redcurrant, strawberry, citrus zest.

Question 5

Krug Grande Cuvee NV

Answer 5

Country: France
Grape: Pinot Noir/Chardonnay/Pinot Meunier
Style: Sparkling (traditional)
Region: Champagne (Ambonnay, Le Mesnil)
Price: $76
Torrisi Pairings: Oysters, Clam Boule, Octopus, Hand Cut Noodles, Dover Sole
Taste: Almond, quince, meyer lemon, buttered criossant.