Artelium Curators Cuvée 2019 – English Sparkling Wine (750ml)

An elegant, classic nose. Inviting aromas of lemon peel and green orchard fruits with subtle fresh pastry. The palate is bright and multi-layered; clean acidity refreshes, the well-ripe fruit gives a richness of texture. Crisp pear, subtle tropical fruit notes. Long, tense toasted-brioche finish.  

A warm Spring led to early budburst, despite some frosts in April damage was very limited in 2019. Rainfall during flowering was minimal, followed by a warm start to Summer. Late July was extraordinarily hot, August and September warm too, with  intermittent rainfall. October was wet with heavy rains throughout, making harvest challenging, but the positive Summer weather led to excellent quality overall.  

A fantastic aperitif in its own right. Curators Cuvée pairs beautifully with shellfish, seafood of all kinds and fresh, clean vegetable dishes. It is an opulent, fun counterbalance to crunchy, fried dishes like Panko-crumbed chicken or filo pastry bites.