Nicola Gatta, Quattrocento Extra Brut R19, NV reasonable_cellar_2022 This is a perpetual reserve

This is a perpetual reserve with wines going back to 1970

or to elevate a variety of cocktails with its bold

From the heart of Barolo’s most storied vineyard

southwest-facing slope of siliceous brown earth over weathered mica schist in the cool Kamptal

Nicola Gatta, Quattrocento Extra Brut R19, NV reasonable_cellar_2022 This is a perpetual reserveNicola Gatta farms biodynamically just outside Franciacorta and deliberately bottles outside the DOCG rules, because playing by the book was never the point. Quattrocento is his traditional method sparkler from high, limestone rich vineyards in Gussago, mostly Chardonnay with a splash of Pinot Nero. The R19 marks a 2019 base, aged about 40 months (its '40 lune') on the lees with no added sulfites, finished Extra Brut. What you get is a mineral, chalky