Corte Quaiara's Pinot Noir Tasting: From Red to Classic Method Sparkling Wines

Your visit to Corte Quaiara begins with a welcome from either Giovanni, the owner, or Viviana, the sales manager. The experience is built around Pinot Noir, the grape variety that started it all for Giovanni Montresor – a grape he finds both challenging and deeply rewarding.

They will guide you on a tour through the winery, including the barrel room and a look at the terracotta amphorae used during the winemaking process. Following the tour, you will take a seat in the dedicated tasting room to explore how this single grape can be expressed in multiple ways.

The tasting is a journey through the versatility of Pinot Noir. You will sample four wines: one still red and three different Metodo Classico sparkling wines, which are vinified as white. The wines are served with a platter of Northern Italian cured meats, such as coppa, pancetta, and soppressa.

This experience offers a focused look at how one grape can reveal completely different identities, depending on the winemaker's approach.