Franciacorta Brut

Gatta (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (80%), Pinot Bianco (15%), Pinot Nero (5%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Franciacorta Brut shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, good effervescence, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of apple, plum and yeast followed by aromas of pineapple, acacia, bread crust and pear. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, plum and pineapple. Part of the base wine ages in barrique. This Franciacorta Brut referments in bottle for 30 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Fried fish, Pasta and risotto with fish and vegetables, Broiled fish, Broiled white meat

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Classic Method Sparkling Wines)

March 2009

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