Terrazze D Carusu

Terrazze D Carusu is a sparkling wine made in Massachusetts. The details on file don't name a grape, a production method, a sweetness level or an alcohol percentage, so the notes below describe what sparkling wines of this kind usually offer. They are not a measured profile of this bottle. Check the label for the dosage (brut, extra dry and so on) and the vintage before deciding how to use it. Expect a bright, fresh style. Sparkling wines usually show crisp acidity, a light to medium body and fine, persistent bubbles. Typical aromas are green apple, pear, citrus and a faint bready or floral note. Oak is uncommon in this category, and tannin is negligible, so the finish tends to be clean and dry to off-dry, depending on the dosage. New England sparkling wines often lean toward higher acidity because of the cool growing climate. That makes them good with rich or salty food. The salty, fried or fatty foods that sparkling wine handles best are the natural pairings: oysters and clams, fried calamari, buttery popcorn, soft cheeses such as brie or fresh chèvre, smoked salmon, and roast chicken. If the label shows a touch of sweetness, it also works with spicy takeout dishes and fruit-based desserts. Serve it well chilled, around 40 to 45°F, which a few hours in the refrigerator or about 30 minutes in an ice bucket will reach. It doesn't need decanting, and pouring it into a decanter would only flatten the bubbles. A tulip-shaped white wine glass or a flute keeps the aromas and the fizz in the glass. Most sparkling wines at this level are made to be drunk young, so plan to open it soon rather than cellar it, and keep the bottle upright in a cool, dark place until then.