Tempera - Eterna I
Eterna I is a unique sparkling wine alternative, created without grapes or dealcoholization. It is the work of Tempera, a gastronomic brand co-founded by three-Michelin-star chef Mauro Colagreco and tea expert Arielle Bove in Menton, on the French Mediterranean coast. The result is something distinctive: dry, mineral, and coastal in character, built around rock samphire and lemon rather than any attempt to imitate Champagne or Prosecco.
Tasting Notes
The nose is fresh and coastal, with mineral and vegetal notes from rock samphire, lifted by bright citrus. On the palate, the attack is dry and slightly saline, with lemon and green tea giving it a clean, thirst-quenching quality. Fine, lively bubbles run throughout. The finish is crisp and citrusy, with a pleasant lingering freshness.
Pairs well with
A natural match for seafood and shellfish: oysters, smoked salmon, shrimp, or marinated anchovies. Works equally well as a refined aperitif before dinner, or alongside light starters like hummus or vegetable-based dishes. Elegant enough for a celebration, easy enough for a weekday lunch.
Product details
- Producer: Tempera, France
- Volume: 750ml
- Serve: Well chilled, around 4°C
- Glass: Champagne flute
- Key ingredients: Samphire, green tea, lemon juice, lemon extract, apple cider vinegar, orange blossom
Alcohol percentage: 0.0% ABV
Eterna I is a unique sparkling wine alternative, created without grapes or dealcoholization. It is the work of Tempera, a gastronomic brand co-founded by three-Michelin-star chef Mauro Colagreco and tea expert Arielle Bove in Menton, on the French Mediterranean coast. The result is something distinctive: dry, mineral, and coastal in character, built around rock samphire and lemon rather than any attempt to imitate Champagne or Prosecco.
Tasting Notes
The nose is fresh and coastal, with mineral and vegetal notes from rock samphire, lifted by bright citrus. On the palate, the attack is dry and slightly saline, with lemon and green tea giving it a clean, thirst-quenching quality. Fine, lively bubbles run throughout. The finish is crisp and citrusy, with a pleasant lingering freshness.
Pairs well with
A natural match for seafood and shellfish: oysters, smoked salmon, shrimp, or marinated anchovies. Works equally well as a refined aperitif before dinner, or alongside light starters like hummus or vegetable-based dishes. Elegant enough for a celebration, easy enough for a weekday lunch.
Product details
- Producer: Tempera, France
- Volume: 750ml
- Serve: Well chilled, around 4°C
- Glass: Champagne flute
- Key ingredients: Samphire, green tea, lemon juice, lemon extract, apple cider vinegar, orange blossom
Alcohol percentage: 0.0% ABV