COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Cricova S.A.
REGION
Unknown
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Höga Kusten Brut is a sparkling wine produced by Cricova S.A., a renowned Moldovan winery established in 1952. A distinctive aspect of its production is its maturation within Cricova's extensive underground cellars, a unique subterranean complex located 60 meters below ground. The wine is crafted using the traditional French method, a classic approach to sparkling wine production. It is made from a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, two varietals commonly associated with high-quality sparkling wines.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Cricova's cellars are an underground city spanning kilometers.
Fact 02
Wines mature 60 meters below ground in a stable environment.
Fact 03
The traditional French method is used for sparkling wine production.
Fact 04
The wine is made from classic Champagne grapes: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
FOOD PAIRING
Read more
WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Höga Kusten Brut is produced using the traditional French method, a time-honored technique for crafting sparkling wines. This involves a secondary fermentation that takes place directly within the bottle, a process that generates the wine's effervescence. Following this, the wine undergoes a period of aging, often on its lees, which contributes to its complexity and texture. The entire process, from fermentation to aging, takes place within the unique, stable environment of Cricova's extensive underground cellars, located 60 meters below ground. These cellars provide consistent temperature and humidity, ideal conditions for the wine's maturation and development.
