Quaffing

Peeta Mellark, the Boy with the Bread: NV Zuccardi Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Especial

Tasting Note:

Eyes: clear, med- lemon, bubbles
Nose: clean, med+ intensity, developing, brioche, bready, hint nuttiness, orchard fruit, red apple, citrus, hint minerality, hint butter/malolactic?, hint spice
Mouth: dry, med- body, high acid, med alcohol, med+ flavour intensity, citrus, lemon, red apple, green apple, mineral, bread, brioche, hint nuttiness, citrus zest, med+ length
All in all: Good (to very good) quality: the wine has impressive structure and length. There is a clunkiness in balance with acidity and alcohol that leads to a slight lack in finesse, but there is an interesting and present character. Drink now, but has potential for short-term ageing.

NV Zuccardi Blanc de Blancs Cuvée EspecialI bought this particular bottle because I was both intrigued by its uniqueness and tired of bottles of sparkling that disappointed me.… read more