Q (2022) - Quartomoro
Made using the traditional method, this wine is an example of Sardinian excellence. Quartomoro is known for its attention to detail.
Q (2022) - Quartomoro
Type: Sparkling wine or Champagne
Area: Italy, Sardinia, Oristano
Appellation: Vino Spumante di Qualità Metodo Classico
Grape variety: Vermentino
Vintage: 2022
Winery: Quartomoro
Alcohol: 12.5%
The appellation: Quality Sparkling Wine Traditional Method
Vino Spumante di Qualità Metodo Classico is a category provided for by Italian and European legislation to indicate sparkling wines obtained by second fermentation in bottle, following the Metodo Classico (or “champenoise”). It is not tied to a specific geographical area, but it guarantees precise production standards, above all in terms of ageing time on the lees and organoleptic quality.
Find out more about Vino Spumante di Qualità Metodo ClassicoWhat to eat with Q
Who makes it: Quartomoro
Quartomoro di Sardegna is an innovative project born of the passion of Piero Cella, a winemaker who set out to create an experimental winery that also teaches. Its mission is to explore and showcase Sardinia through an approach that brings together tradition and modernity.The name "Quartomoro" evokes the idea of a corner of Sardinia rich in history and culture, a place where experiences interweave and turn into unique wines. The philosophy of Quartomoro rests on: Innovation and tradition, for a production that respects the land Continuous experimentation, to discover new expressions of Sardinian grapes Sustainability, an ongoing commitment from the vineyard to the bottle Accessibility: wines made to be shared and enjoyed on any occasion
Read more about QuartomoroThe vine of Q
Vermentino
Vermentino is a highly prized white grape variety, found mainly in the coastal regions of the Mediterranean. Its origin is debated, but it is thought to come from the Iberian peninsula or from Liguria, from where it would then have spread to Sardinia, Tuscany and Corsica. Today it is also grown in some areas of southern France.
Find out moreQ: the Oristano area
Oristano
The Oristano area is in western Sardinia and is known for a winemaking tradition rooted in antiquity. This area has a Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild winters, which suits the growing of native grape varieties and the production of high-quality wines. Among the most representative varieties is Vernaccia di Oristano, a dry, aromatic white wine that stands out for its unique, complex profile, often compared to wines from other Italian regions.
Read more about OristanoClimate: Mediterranean
Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)
Soil: Limestone / chalk
Geographical setting: Island
Profile of Q
Primary aromas: White flowers, White fruit
Secondary aromas: Yeast, Toasted bread
Tertiary aromas: Nuts and dried fruit
Tasting notes: A sparkling wine with a fine, persistent perlage, with notes of dried fruit and bread crust. Fresh and lively on the palate.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Lively |
| Acidity | Medium-high |
| Tannin | Absent |
| Sweetness | Brut |
| Finish | Media |
| Colour | Golden yellow |
| Clarity | Clear |
Winemaking methods used for Q
Metodo Classico
The Metodo Classico is a refined sparkling winemaking technique used to produce high-quality sparkling wines. This method, also known as méthode champenoise (when speaking of Champagne), involves a second fermentation in the bottle, which gives the wine its characteristic fine, persistent bubbles, together with complex aromas and an elegant structure.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Q
In bottle (19–36 months)
Ageing in bottle for 19 to 36 months is a slow, silent stage of maturation, dedicated to structured, long-lived wines that need time to reach the full expression of their potential. During this period, the wine develops sheltered from oxygen, stabilising in both aromatic and gustatory terms. It is a technique used above all after ageing in wood or in concrete, and is typical of great reds, whites for long maturation and vintage Metodo Classico sparkling wines.
Find out moreTime on the lees for Q
- Medium (7–18 months)