Caraccioli Cellars
Caraccioli Cellars Brut Cuvée
White sparkling wine
4.0
Expert Rating
4.0
Sometimes Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
The Caraccioli Cellars Brut Cuvée, crafted from estate-grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, exemplifies the elegance of California sparkling wine. This cuvée showcases the estate's commitment to sustainability, with practices certified by SIP. Manual weeding and minimal irrigation ensure healthy vineyard management. The grapes are carefully hand-harvested and pressed using a Coquard PAI Gravity Press, allowing for a delicate extraction of juice. The primary fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks, with some aging in neutral French oak, imparting complexity without overshadowing the fruit. After about 58 months of sur lie aging, this sparkling wine is ready for release in the following Spring.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
The Caraccioli Cellars Brut Cuvée exhibits fine bubbles and a bright golden hue, leading to an elegant bouquet of green apple, citrus zest, and subtle brioche notes.On the palate, it delivers a vibrant acidity balanced by a creamy mouthfeel, showcasing flavors of pear and almond, with a minerally finish. Ideal for toasting special occasions, this sparkling wine pairs beautifully with oysters, roasted chicken, or creamy cheeses. Best enjoyed young, it can also be cellared for a few years to develop additional complexity. Serve well-chilled for the best experience.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2035
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Medium
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
ORIGINS
Winery: Caraccioli Cellars
Region: Central Coast California
The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States.
The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.CUSTOMER RATING
4.0
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