Demetra Pinot Bianco Brut Nature

Mirabella (Italy)

(Lombardy)

Pinot Bianco
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Pale straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of apple, plum and bread crust followed by aromas of hawthorn, chamomile, broom, pineapple, pear, candied fruits, citron, honey, praline, linden and mineral. Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of apple, plum and praline. A small part of the base wine ferments in barrique. Refermeted in bottle and aged on its lees for at least 24 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with fish, Stewed white meat, Roasted fish, Fish soups

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

September 2022

Franciacorta Brut

Mirabella (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Bianco (50%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Franciacorta shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of banana and acacia followed by aromas of bread crust, broom, tangerine, apple, pear and grapefruit. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, tangerine and apple. This Franciacorta ages in bottle on its lees for at least 24 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Fried fish, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed fish

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

August 2006

Franciacorta Brut

Mirabella (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Bianco (50%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Franciacorta Brut shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, fine and perlage perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of banana, bread crust and apple followed by aromas of hawthorn, acacia, yeast, tangerine and plum. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, plum and hazelnut. This Franciacorta Brut referments in bottle on its lees for at least 24 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Fried fish, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed fish

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

February 2010

Franciacorta Brut

Mirabella (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (70%), Pinot Bianco (30%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Pale straw yellow and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of apple, banana and bread crust followed by aromas of plum, pear, hawthorn, tangerine and yeast. Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of apple, banana and plum. Refermented and aged in bottle on its lees for 24 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with fish, Stewed fish, Sauteed white meat

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

April 2017

Franciacorta Brut Nature Demetra 2016

Mirabella (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (70%), Pinot Nero (20%), Pinot Bianco (10%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Pale straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of banana, plum and bread crust followed by aromas of acacia, hawthorn, citron, apple, pear, grapefruit, hazelnut, croissant, butter, praline and honey. Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of banana, plum and citron. A small part of the base wine ferments in barrique. Refermented in bottle and aged in its lees for at least 60 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with fish, Roasted fish, Roasted white meat, Fish soups, Mushroom soups

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

September 2022

Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero Riserva D0M 2006

Mirabella (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (60%), Pinot Nero (25%), Pinot Bianco (15%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, fine and persistent perlage, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of banana, apple and praline followed by aromas of pear, bread crust, croissant, butter, hazelnut, grapefruit, yeast, acacia, kiwi, honey and honey. Crisp and effervescent attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Very persistent finish with long flavors of apple, banana and pear. A part of the base wine ferments in barrique. Refermented in bottle on its lees for at least 70 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Stuffed pasta, Roasted white meat, Roasted fish, Stewed fish with mushrooms

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

April 2017

Franciacorta Extra Brut Demetra 2009

Mirabella (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (70%), Pinot Nero (20%), Pinot Bianco (10%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, fine and persistent perlage, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of banana, citrus fruits and bread crust followed by aromas of apple, acacia, praline, butter, yeast, hazelnut, grapefruit, kiwi, honey, plum and hints of vanilla. Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of apple, banana and grapefruit. A part of Chardonnay ferments in barrique. Refermented in bottle on its lees for at least 55 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with fish, Roasted fish, Roasted white meat

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

April 2017

Franciacorta Extra Brut Elite

Mirabella (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, start with hints of apple, plum and hawthorn followed by aromas of bread crust, honey, rosemary, hazelnut, ginger and yeast. Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of apple, plum and hazelnut. Refermented and aged in bottle on its lees for at least 20 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Roasted white meat, Roasted fish, Stuffed pasta

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

April 2017

Franciacorta Non Dosato 1998

Mirabella (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Bianco (30%), Pinot Nero (20%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Franciacorta shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of bread crust and banana followed by aromas of acacia, hawthorn, yeast, honey, apple, raspberry, mineral, hazelnut, pear and grapefruit. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, grapefruit and apple. This Franciacorta ages in bottle on its lees for at least 60 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Stewed fish, Roasted fish, Sauteed white meat

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

Issue 44, September 2006

Franciacorta Non Dosato 2001

Mirabella (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Bianco (30%), Pinot Nero (20%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This Franciacorta Non Dosato shows a pale golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of bread crust, plum and banana followed by aromas of acacia, yeast, hawthorn, apple, pear, honey, grapefruit, hazelnut and mineral. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, banana, grapefruit and hazelnut. This Franciacorta Non Dosato referments in bottle on its lees for at least 60 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Stewed fish, Roasted fish, Sauteed white meat

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Mature and Vintage Classic Method Sparkling Wines)

February 2010

Franciacorta Rosé

Mirabella (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (40%), Pinot Bianco (40%), Pinot Nero (20%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Franciacorta Rosé shows a brilliant onion skin pink followed by aromas of pale pink, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of cherry, raspberry and bread crust followed by aromas of strawberry, hawthorn, yeast, tangerine, banana and cyclamen. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, raspberry and strawberry. This Franciacorta Rosé referments in bottle on its lees for at least 24 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Dairy products, Roasted white meat, Roasted fish

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

February 2010

Franciacorta Rosé

Mirabella (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (45%), Pinot Nero (45%), Pinot Bianco (10%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brilliant pale pink and nuances of pale pink, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of cherry, raspberry and banana followed by aromas of strawberry, plum, tangerine, blueberry, yeast, cyclamen and bread crust. Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, raspberry and strawberry. Refermented in bottle on its lees for at least 28 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Dairy products, Roasted white meat, Roasted fish

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

April 2017

Franciacorta Satèn

Mirabella (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Franciacorta shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of bread crust, grapefruit and banana followed by aromas of acacia, yeast, hawthorn, apple, plum, mineral, hazelnut and hints of vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, apple and plum. Part of the base wine ages in barrique. This Franciacorta Satèn ages for at least 28 months in bottle on its lees.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Aperitifs, Fish and crustaceans appetizers, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans

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

Issue 44, September 2006

Franciacorta Satèn

Mirabella (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Franciacorta Satèn shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of banana, bread crust and hawthorn followed by aromas of acacia, yeast, grapefruit, hazelnut, vanilla and plum. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, hazelnut and apple. A small part of the base wine ages in barrique. This Franciacorta Satèn referments in bottle on its lees for more than 28 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Aperitifs, Fish and crustacean appetizers, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans

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

February 2010

Franciacorta Satèn

Mirabella (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Pale straw yellow and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of banana, apple and citrus fruits followed by aromas of acacia, hawthorn, plum, yeast, honey and hints of vanilla. Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of banana, apple and honey. A small past of the base wine ages for 6 months in barrique. Referemented and aged in bottle on its lees for more than 28 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Aperitifs, Fish and crustacean appetizers, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans

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

April 2017

Franciacorta Satèn 2018

Mirabella (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Pale straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of apple, banana and bread crust followed by aromas of acacia, citron, pear, grapefruit, plum, honey, praline and hints of vanilla. Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of apple, banana and citron. A small part of the base wine ferments in barrique. Refermented in bottle and aged in its lees for at least 36 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with fish and mushrooms, Stewed fish with mushrooms, Sauteed white meat, Mushroom soups

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

September 2022

Incanto

Mirabella (Italy)

(Lombardy)

Chardonnay
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Incanto shows a brilliant amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of dried apricot, raisin and quince jam followed by aromas of ripe banana, peach jam, candied fruits, honey, lavender, vanilla, citrus fruits peel and nail polish. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of dried apricot, candied fruits and honey. Incanto ages for 24 months in barrique followed by at least 3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 15%

Confectionery, Hard cheese, Fruit tarts

Suggested glass	14 °C (57 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

February 2010

Nero d'Ombra 2004

Mirabella (Italy)

(Lombardy)

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (30%), Nebbiolo (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Nero d'Ombra shws an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of plum, black cherry and black currant followed by aromas of dried violet, vanilla, chocolate, tobacco, licorice and eucalyptus. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. Nero d'Ombra ages for 12 months in steel tanks, 12 months in barrique and for at least 12 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

February 2010

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Mirabella

Lombardy (Italy)

Demetra Pinot Bianco Brut Nature

Franciacorta Brut

Franciacorta Brut

Franciacorta Brut

Franciacorta Brut Nature Demetra 2016

Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero Riserva D0M 2006

Franciacorta Extra Brut Demetra 2009

Franciacorta Extra Brut Elite

Franciacorta Non Dosato 1998

Franciacorta Non Dosato 2001

Franciacorta Rosé

Franciacorta Rosé

Franciacorta Satèn

Franciacorta Satèn

Franciacorta Satèn

Franciacorta Satèn 2018

Incanto

Nero d'Ombra 2004