Brolo dei Passoni 2004

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

(Lombardy)

Chardonnay
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brolo dei Passoni shows a brilliant amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of ripe banana, peach jam and honey followed by aromas of date, candied fruit, vanilla, citrus fruit peel, hazelnut and nail polish. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of ripe banana, peach jam and date. Brolo dei Passoni is produced with dried grapes and ages in barrique for one year followed by one year of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Dried fruit tarts, Hard cheese

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

January 2007

Brolo dei Passoni 2006

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

(Lombardy)

Chardonnay
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brolo dei Passoni shows an intense golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of ripe banana, citrus fruit peel and honey followed by aromas of date, peach jam, hazelnut, nail polish, vanilla, walnut and cardamom. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, honey and walnut. Brolo dei Passoni is made from dried grapes and ages in barrique for one year followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Dried fruit desserts, Hard cheese

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

March 2011

Curtefranca Bianco 2008

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Curtefranca o Terre di Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (65%), Pinot Bianco (35%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧

Curtefranca Bianco shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of apple, pear and pineapple followed by aromas of hawthorn and plum. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of apple and pineapple. Curtefranca Bianco ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 11.5%

Vegetable and crustacean appetizers, Eggs, Dairy products

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

January 2010

Curtefranca Bianco 2009

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Curtefranca o Terre di Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (65%), Pinot Bianco (35%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧

Curtefranca Bianco shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of apple, pear and banana followed by aromas of hawthorn, pineapple and plum. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of apple, plum and pineapple. Curtefranca Bianco ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 11.5%

Vegetable and crustacean appetizers, Eggs, Dairy products

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

December 2010

Curtefranca Rosso 2006

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

(Lombardy)

Cabernet Franc, Carmenère (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Merlot (20%), Barbera (20%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

Curtefranca Rosso shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, carob and violet. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum. Curtefranca Rosso ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Cold cuts, Meat appetizers, Pasta with meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

January 2010

Curtefranca Rosso 2007

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Curtefranca o Terre di Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Cabernet Franc, Carmenère (45%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Merlot (20%), Barbera (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

Curtefranca Rosso shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blueberry, raspberry and violet. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. Curtefranca Rosso ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Cold cuts, Meat appetizers, Pasta with meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

December 2010

Curtefranca Rosso Vigna Santella del Gröm 2006

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Curtefranca o Terre di Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère (45%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Merlot (25%), Barbera (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Terre di Franciacorta Rosso Vigna Santella del Gröm shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, bell pepper, chocolate and tobacco. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum. Terre di Franciacorta Rosso Vigna Santella del Gröm ages for at least 18 months in barrique followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Stuffed pasta

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

December 2010

Curtefranca Rosso Vigna Santella del Gröm 2008

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Curtefranca o Terre di Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Cabernet Franc (30%), Merlot (28%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Carmenère (12%), Barbera (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Curtefranca Rosso Vigna Santella del Gröm shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, tobacco, vanilla, chocolate, mace and eucalyptus. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum. Curtefranca Rosso Vigna Santella del Gröm ages for 18 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Stuffed pasta

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

December 2013

Curtefranca Rosso Vigna Santella del Gröm 2009

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Curtefranca o Terre di Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Cabernet Franc (25%), Merlot (30%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Carmenère (15%), Barbera (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of black currant, black cherry and plum followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, bell pepper, chocolate and eucalyptus. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of black currant, black cherry and plum. 18 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Stuffed pasta

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

December 2014

Curtefranca Rosso Vigna Santella del Gröm 2013

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Curtefranca o Terre di Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Cabernet Franc (30%), Carmenère (12%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Merlot (28%), Barbera (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of black currant, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, plum, raspberry, strawberry, vanilla, cyclamen, chocolate and pink pepper. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of black currant, black cherry and raspberry. 18 months in barrique, 12 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Stuffed pasta

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

December 2017

Franciacorta Brut

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (55%), Pinot Bianco (35%), Pinot Nero (10%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This wine shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, good effervescence and foam, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals delicate, clean and pleasing aromas of pineapple, banana, apple and hawthorn followed by pleasing aromas of yeast and toasted bread. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack however balanced, intense flavors and good body. The finish is persistent with flavors of pineapple and apple. This Franciacorta ages on its lees for at least 36 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Aperitifs, Fish appetizers, Pasta and risotto with fish

Suggested glass	8 °C (46 °F)
(Classic Method Sparkling Wines)

October 2003

Franciacorta Brut

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Bianco (40%), Pinot Nero (10%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Franciacorta shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of banana, acacia and yeast followed by aromas of pineapple, bread crust, apple and pear. 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, pineapple and pear. This Franciacorta Brut ages in bottle on its lees for at least 36 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta and risotto with fish, Broiled fish, Sauteed white meat

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

January 2007

Franciacorta Brut

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (60%), Pinot Bianco (30%), Pinot Nero (10%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Franciacorta Brut shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, fine and persistent perlage, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of banana, acacia and bread crust followed by aromas of yeast, apple, pear, pineapple 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, apple and pear. This Franciacorta Brut referments in bottle on its lees for at least 30 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta and risotto with fish, Broiled fish, Sauteed white meat

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

January 2010

Franciacorta Brut

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (60%), Pinot Bianco (30%), Pinot Nero (10%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Franciacorta Brut shows a pale 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 apple, banana and bread crust followed by aromas of pineapple, acacia, yeast 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, apple and plum. This Franciacorta Brut referments in bottle for at least 30 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta and risotto with fish, Broiled fish, Sauteed white meat

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

December 2010

Franciacorta Brut

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (60%), Pinot Bianco (30%), Pinot Nero (10%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Franciacorta Brut shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of banana, pear and bread crust followed by aromas of apple, acacia, pineapple and yeast. 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, apple and plum. This Franciacorta Brut referments in bottle on its lees for 30 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Fish appetizers, Pasta and risotto with crustaceans, Sauteed fish, Dairy products

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

December 2013

Franciacorta Brut

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (60%), Pinot Bianco (30%), Pinot Nero (10%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Intense greenish yellow and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of banana, apple and bread crust followed by aromas of pear, plum, acacia, yeast and citrus fruits. Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of banana, apple and plum. Refermented in bottle on its lees for 30 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Fish appetizers, Pasta and risotto with crustaceans, Sauteed fish, Dairy products

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

December 2014

Franciacorta Brut

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (60%), Pinot Bianco (30%), Pinot Nero (10%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Intense greenish yellow and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of banana, apple and bread crust followed by aromas of plum, acacia, pear, yeast and citrus fruits. Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of banana, apple and plum. Refermented in bottle on its lees for 30 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Fish appetizers, Pasta and risotto with crustaceans, Sauteed fish, Dairy products

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

December 2017

Franciacorta Brut

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (60%), Pinot Bianco (30%), Pinot Nero (10%)
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, citrus fruits and bread crust followed by aromas of banana, pear, yeast, pineapple and plum. Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of apple, banana and plum. Refermented in bottle on its lees for 30 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Fish appetizers, Pasta and risotto with crustaceans, Sauteed fish, Dairy products

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

April 2019

Franciacorta Demi Sec

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (60%), Pinot Bianco (40%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Franciacorta Demi Sec shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of banana, pear and acacia followed by aromas of toasted bread, litchi, apple and plum. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a pleasing sweet and effervescent attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, pear and apple. Franciacorta Demi Sec referments in bottle on its lees for at least 24 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Semifreddo, Cream and fruit desserts

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

January 2010

Franciacorta Demi Sec

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (60%), Pinot Bianco (40%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

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

Alcohol: 12.5%

Semifreddo, Cream and fruit desserts

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

March 2011

Franciacorta Demi Sec

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (60%), Pinot Bianco (40%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Brilliant greenish yellow and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of banana, apple and acacia followed by aromas of bread crust, pear, plum, yeast and citrus fruits. Effervescent and crisp attack with a pleasing sweetness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. Persistent finish with flavors of banana, apple and pear. Refermented in bottle on its lees for at least 20 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Semifreddo, Cream and fruit desserts

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

December 2017

Franciacorta Demi Sec

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (60%), Pinot Bianco (40%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Brilliant greenish yellow and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of banana, apple and pear followed by aromas of acacia, yeast, plum and citrus fruits. Effervescent and crisp attack, with a pleasing sweet hint, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of banana, apple and pear. Refermented in bottle on its lees for at least 20 months.

Alcohol: 12%

Semifreddo, Cream and fruit desserts

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

April 2019

Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero Gualberto 2008

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Pinot Nero (65%), Chardonnay (35%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Brilliant golden 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 melon, grapefruit, praline, hawthorn, croissant, butter, tangerine, honey, almond, mineral and hints of vanilla. Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Very persistent finish with long flavors of apple, plum and hazelnut. Part of the base wine ferments in cask. Refermented in bottle on its lees for 60 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with fish and mushrooms, Roasted fish, Roasted white meat, Stewed fish

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

December 2017

Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero Gualberto 2009

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Pinot Nero (65%), Chardonnay (35%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Brilliant golden yellow and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of apple, bread crust and plum followed by aromas of grapefruit, tangerine, hazelnut, brioche, butter, yeast, almond, honey and hints of vanilla. Crisp and effervescent attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Very persistent finish with long flavors of apple, plum and hazelnut. Part of the base wine ferments in cask. Refermented in bottle on its lees for 60 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with fish and mushrooms, Roasted fish, Roasted white meat, Stewed fish

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

April 2019

Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero Gualberto 2010

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Pinot Nero (65%), Chardonnay (35%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Brilliant 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, banana, grapefruit, hazelnut, tangerine, melon, croissant, pear, peach, almond, butter, honey, praline, mineral and hints of vanilla. Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Very persistent finish with long flavors of apple, plum and hazelnut. Part of the base wine ferments in cask. Refermented in bottle on its lees for 60 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with fish and mushrooms, Roasted fish, Roasted white meat, Stewed fish

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

June 2021

Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero Gualberto 2012

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Pinot Nero (65%), Chardonnay (35%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Intense 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 hawthorn, grapefruit, melon, pineapple, peach, tangerine, honey, croissant, praline, butter, vanilla and mineral. Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Very persistent finish with long flavors of apple, banana and grapefruit. A small part of the base wine ferments in barrique. Refermented in bottle and aged in its lees for at least 80 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with fish and mushrooms, Roasted fish, Roasted white meat, Stewed fish with mushrooms

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

September 2022

Franciacorta Extra Brut 1999

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

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

The wine shows a brilliant golden yellow and nuances of golden yellow, Good effervescence and foam, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and elegant aromas which start with pineapple, broom, apple, pear, banana and plum followed by pleasing aromas of yeast, honey, hazelnut and toasted bread. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a dry and effervescent attack however well balanced by good acidity and alcohol, good body and intense flavors. The finish is persistent with good flavors of pear, apple and plum. This Franciacorta is produced in the best vintages only and ages in bottle, at the end of secondary fermentation, for 42 months and no dosage is added (Pas Dosè).

Alcohol: 12.5%

Crustaceans, Roasted fish, Pasta and risotto with fish

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

Issue 13, November 2003

Franciacorta Extra Brut 2002

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

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

This Franciacorta shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of hazelnut, grapefruit and bread crust followed by aromas of yeast, acacia, banana, apple, pear, pineapple, hawthorn, butter 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 grapefruit, banana and hazelnut. A well made wine. This Franciacorta Extra Brut ages in bottle on its lees for at least 42 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Roasted fish, Roasted white meat, Stuffed pasta, Fried fish, Broiled crustaceans

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

Issue 49, February 2007

Franciacorta Extra Brut 2003

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

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

This Franciacorta Extra Brut shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of banana, citrus fruits and bread crust followed by aromas of pineapple, hawthorn, yeast, acacia, pear, hazelnut, praline, plum and butter. 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, citrus fruits, apple and hazelnut. A part of the base wine ferments in barrique. This Franciacorta Extra Brut referments in bottle for at least 42 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Roasted fish, Roasted white meat, Stuffed pasta, Broiled crustaceans

Suggested glass	11 °C (51 °F)
(Mature and Vintage Classic Method Sparkling Wines)

December 2010

Franciacorta Extra Brut 2005

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

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

This Franciacorta Extra Brut shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of banana, apple and bread crust followed by aromas of hawthorn, yeast, plum, pineapple, tangerine, hazelnut, grapefruit and butter. 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, grapefruit and hazelnut. This Franciacorta Extra Brut referments in bottle on its lees for at least 42 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Roasted fish, Roasted white meat, Stuffed pasta, Fried fish, Broiled crustaceans

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

January 2010

Franciacorta Extra Brut 2006

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

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

Franciacorta Extra Brut shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of banana, apple and bread crust followed by aromas of plum, grapefruit, praline, butter, yeast, pear, hazelnut, hawthorn and tangerine. 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, grapefruit and apple. A part of the base wine ages in cask. This Franciacorta Extra Brut referments in bottle for at least 42 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Roasted fish, Roasted white meat, Stuffed pasta, Fried fish, Broiled crustaceans

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

December 2010

Franciacorta Extra Brut 2008

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

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

This Franciacorta Extra Brut shows a pale golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of mature banana, apple and bread crust followed by aromas of plum, hazelnut, honey, vanilla, flint, hawthorn, yeast, citrus fruits, grapefruit and butter. 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 mature banana, apple and hazelnut. This Franciacorta Extra Brut referments in bottle on its lees for 42 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Roasted fish, Roasted white meat, Stuffed pasta, Fried fish, Broiled crustaceans

Suggested glass	11 °C (51 °F)
(Mature and Vintage Classic Method Sparkling Wines)

December 2013

Franciacorta Extra Brut 2010

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Nero (50%)
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 plum followed by aromas of bread crust, hawthorn, yeast, praline, grapefruit, tangerine, acacia and butter. Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of apple, grapefruit and plum. Referments in bottle on its lees for 42 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Roasted fish, Roasted white meat, Stuffed pasta, Fried fish, Broiled crustaceans

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

December 2014

Franciacorta Extra Brut 2013

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

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

Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of banana, apple and plum followed by aromas of grapefruit, bread crust, praline, tangerine, acacia, hawthorn, butter, yeast, almond and mineral. Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of banana, grapefruit and plum. Referments in bottle on its lees for 42 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Roasted fish, Roasted white meat, Stuffed pasta, Fried fish, Broiled crustaceans

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

December 2017

Franciacorta Extra Brut 2015

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

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

Brilliant 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 tangerine, plum, grapefruit, praline, pear, honey, butter, almond, flint 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 small part of the base wine ages in cask. Refermented in bottle and aged on its lees for about 42 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed white meat, Sauteed crustaceans, Roasted fish

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

June 2021

Franciacorta Rosé Brut

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Pinot Nero (80%), Chardonnay (20%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Franciacorta Rosé Brut shows a pale onion skin color and nuances of pale pink, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of banana, cherry and raspberry followed by aromas of cyclamen, bread crust, yeast, tangerine, hazelnut, apple and hawthorn. 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 raspberry, apple and cherry. Franciacorta Rosé Brut referments in bottle on its lees for about 36 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with fish, Roasted fish, Dairy products, Sauteed white meat

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

January 2010

Franciacorta Rosé Brut

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Pinot Nero (80%), Chardonnay (20%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Franciacorta Rosé Brut shows a brilliant onion skin pink color and nuances of pale pink, transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of cherry, banana and raspberry followed by aromas of bread crust, apple, tangerine, yeast, strawberry 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 banana. Franciacorta Rosé Brut referments in bottle for at least 36 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with fish, Roasted fish, Dairy products, Sauteed white meat

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

December 2010

Franciacorta Rosé Brut

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Pinot Nero (80%), Chardonnay (20%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Franciacorta Rosé Brut shows a pale onion skin pink color and nuances of onion skin pink, transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of cherry, apple and bread crust followed by aromas of tangerine, banana, raspberry, cyclamen, strawberry, plum and yeast. 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 Brut referments in bottle on its lees for at least 24 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with fish, Roasted fish, Dairy products, Sauteed white meat

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

December 2013

Franciacorta Rosé Brut

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Pinot Nero (80%), Chardonnay (20%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brilliant pale pink and nuance of pale pink, transparent, fine and persistent perlage. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of raspberry, cherry and apple followed by aromas of strawberry, cyclamen, bread crust, hawthorn, tangerine and yeast. 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 24 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with fish, Roasted fish, Dairy products, Sauteed white meat

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

December 2014

Franciacorta Satèn Brut

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of banana, hazelnut and yeast followed by aromas of acacia, butter, pineapple, bread crust, apple, praline, pear and broom. 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, pineapple and pear. A well made wine. The base wine ages in barrique. This Franciacorta Satèn ages in bottle on its lees for at least 36 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Aperitifs, Cheese appetizers, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed crustaceans

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

January 2007

Franciacorta Satèn Brut

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Franciacorta Satèn Brut shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, fine and persistent perlage, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of banana, citrus fruits and yeast followed by aromas of bread crust, hazelnut, acacia, butter, pear, praline and apple. 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, apple and pear. The base wine of this Franciacorta Satèn Brut ages in barrique and then referments in bottle on its lees for at least 36 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Aperitifs, Cheese appetizers, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed crustaceans

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

January 2010

Franciacorta Satèn Brut 2004

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Franciacorta Satèn Brut shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of banana, apple and yeast followed by aromas of bread crust, acacia, honey, hazelnut, pear, grapefruit, praline 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. The base wine ferments in barrique. This Franciacorta Satèn Brut referments in bottle for at least 36 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Aperitifs, Cheese appetizers, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed crustaceans

Suggested glass	11 °C (51 °F)
(Mature and Vintage Classic Method Sparkling Wines)

December 2010

Franciacorta Satèn Brut 2006

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Franciacorta Satèn Brut shows an intense greenish 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 bread crust, hawthorn, hazelnut, grapefruit, apple, praline, plum and pear. 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. The base wine ferments in barrique. This Franciacorta Satèn Brut referments in bottle for at least 36 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Aperitifs, Cheese appetizers, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed crustaceans

Suggested glass	11 °C (51 °F)
(Mature and Vintage Classic Method Sparkling Wines)

December 2010

Franciacorta Satèn Brut 2008

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Franciacorta Satèn Brut shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of apple, banana and bread crust followed by aromas of acacia, yeast, pear, hazelnut, plum, grapefruit, hawthorn and hints of vanilla. 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, apple and hazelnut. Franciacorta Satèn Brut referments in bottle on its lees for at least 40 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Cheese appetizers, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed white meat, Sauteed crustaceans

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

December 2013

Franciacorta Satèn Brut 2010

Ricci Curbastro (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 banana, apple and bread crust followed by aromas of hawthorn, citrus fruits, plum, honey, grapefruit, praline, butter, yeast and vanilla. Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of apple, banana and hazelnut. Refermented in bottle and aged on its lees for about 40 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed white meat, Sauteed crustaceans, Roasted fish

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

December 2014

Franciacorta Satèn Brut 2013

Ricci Curbastro (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 banana, apple and bread crust followed by aromas of grapefruit, acacia, pineapple, butter, pear, citrus fruits, yeast, plum, praline, hawthorn 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 grapefruit. Refermented in bottle and aged on its lees for about 40 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed white meat, Sauteed crustaceans, Roasted fish

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

December 2017

Franciacorta Satèn Brut 2018

Ricci Curbastro (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 banana, acacia and bread crust followed by aromas of hawthorn, apple, grapefruit, pear, citron, pineapple, butter, honey, croissant and praline. Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of apple, banana and grapefruit. Refermented in bottle and aged on its lees for at least 40 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed white meat, Sauteed crustaceans, Roasted fish

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

September 2022

Franciacorta Satèn Brut Museum Release 2004

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Franciacorta Satèn Brut Museum Release shows a brilliant straw 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 apple, mature banana and bread crust followed by aromas of pear, acacia, hawthorn, yeast, honey, grapefruit, plum, praline, butter and hits of vanilla. 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 apple, ripe banana and plum. Franciacorta Satèn Brut Museum Release referments in bottle on its lees for at least 40 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed white meat, Broiled crustaceans, Stewed fish

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

December 2013

Pinot Nero Sebino 2000

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

(Lombardy)

Pinot Nero
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This Pinot Noir shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of brick red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of cherry, plum and dried rose followed by aromas of strawberry, licorice, vanilla, tar,menthol, blueberry, cocoa, cinnamon, clover, leather and tobacco. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a pleasing crisp and slightly tannic attack, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, plum and strawberry. A well made wine. This Pinot Noir ages for more than 18 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

Issue 49, February 2007

Pinot Nero Sebino 2003

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

(Lombardy)

Pinot Nero
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Pinot Nero Sebino shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of cherry jam, plum jam and dried violet followed by aromas of vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon, tobacco and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry jam and plum jam. Pinot Nero Sebino ages for 18 months in cask followed by at least 4 years of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

January 2010

Pinot Nero Sebino 2005

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

(Lombardy)

Pinot Nero
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Pinot Nero Sebino shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of cherry, plum and raspberry followed by aromas of rose, tobacco, vanilla, pink pepper, cocoa, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum. Pinot Nero Sebino ages for 18 months in cask followed by at least 4 years of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

December 2010

Sebino Bianco Zero Trattamenti Residui 2016

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

(Lombardy)

Bronner, Helios, Johanniter, Solaris
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of apple, peach and elder flower followed by aromas of apricot, kiwi, plum, citrus fruits, pineapple and hawthorn. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of apple, peach and kiwi. Aged in steel tanks. Produced with PIWI grapes. (Pilzwiderstandfähig)

Alcohol: 11.5%

Risotto with fish, Sauteed fish, Sauteed crustaceans, Sauteed white meat, Dairy products

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

December 2017

Sebino Bianco Zero Trattamenti Residui 2019

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

(Lombardy)

Bronner, Helios, Johanniter, Solaris
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Pale straw yellow and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of apple, plum and elder flower followed by aromas of kiwi, peach, linden, apricot, lemon, pineapple, hay and pear. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of apple, plum and lemon. Aged in steel tanks. Produced with PIWI grapes. (Pilzwiderstandfähig)

Alcohol: 11.5%

Risotto with fish, Sauteed fish, Sauteed crustaceans, Sauteed white meat, Dairy products

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

June 2021

Sebino Bianco Zero Trattamenti Residui 2020

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

(Lombardy)

Bronner, Helios, Johanniter, Solaris
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of plum, apple and citrus fruits followed by aromas of hawthorn, linden, elder flower, kiwi, peach, pineapple and hay. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of plum, apple and kiwi. Aged in steel tanks. Produced with PIWI grapes. (Pilzwiderstandfähig)

Alcohol: 12%

Risotto with fish, Sauteed fish, Sauteed crustaceans, Sauteed white meat, Dairy products

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

September 2022

Sebino Pinot Bianco 2008

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

(Lombardy)

Pinot Bianco
White Wine	Score: ✧✧

Sebino Pinot Bianco shows a pale greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of apple and plum followed by aromas of hawthorn, plum and jasmine. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, light body. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of apple and plum. Sebino Pinot Bianco ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 11.5%

Vegetable appetizers, Eggs

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

January 2010

Sebino Pinot Bianco 2009

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Curtefranca o Terre di Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Pinot Bianco
White Wine	Score: ✧✧

Sebino Pinot Bianco shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of apple, plum and hawthorn followed by aromas of pear and broom. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of apple and plum. Sebino Pinot Bianco ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 11.5%

Vegetable appetizers, Eggs

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

December 2010

Sebino Rosso 2006

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

(Lombardy)

Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (50%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧

Sebino Rosso shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of violet, raspberry and carob. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. Sebino Rosso ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

Pasta with meat, Sauteed meat, Cold cuts

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

January 2010

Sebino Rosso 2007

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

(Lombardy)

Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (50%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧

Sebino Rosso shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blueberry and carob. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of black cherry and black currant. Sebino Rosso ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

Pasta with meat, Sauteed meat, Cold cuts

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

January 2010

Sebino Rosso 2009

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

(Lombardy)

Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (50%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

Sebino Rosso shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of purple red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, raspberry and violet. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum. Sebino Rosso ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

Pasta with meat, Sauteed meat, Cold cuts

Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

December 2010

Sidro di Mele Spumantizzato MEL4

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

(Emilia-Romagna)

Douce Moën, Marie Menard, Perit Jaune, St. Martin (Mele/Apples)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of apple and bread crust followed by aromas of yeast, acacia honey and broom. Crisp and effervescent attack, with a sweet touch, good body, intense flavors, balanced, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of apple and acacia honey. Refermented in bottle on its lees for 12 months.

Alcohol: 8%

Risotto with crustaceans, Pasta with vegetables, Sauteed crustaceans, Eggs, Dairy products

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

April 2019

Terre di Franciacorta Bianco Vigna Bosco Alto 2000

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Curtefranca o Terre di Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense straw yellow color and nuanced of golden yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals good personality with intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with a hint of toasted followed by good aromas of banana, apple, pear and grapefruit followed by aromas of hawthorn, yeast, vanilla and a pleasing hint of flint. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly crisp attack however well balanced by alcohol, good body and intense flavors. The finish is persistent with pleasing flavors of peach, grapefruit and pear. This wine ferments in barrique and ages on its lees for one year followed by 8-12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

White meat, Roasted and broiled fish, Pasta with fish, Soft cheese

Suggested glass	11 °C (51 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

Issue 13, November 2003

Terre di Franciacorta Bianco Vigna Bosco Alto 2006

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Curtefranca o Terre di Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Terre di Franciacorta Bianco Vigna del Bosco Alto shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of apple, plum and banana followed by aromas of toasted wood, vanilla, grapefruit, hawthorn, flint and mineral. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, plum and banana. Terre di Franciacorta Bianco Vigna del Bosco Alto ferments and ages in barrique for 12 months followed by at least 8 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 12%

Roasted white meat, Roasted and broiled fish, Pasta with fish

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

January 2010

Terre di Franciacorta Bianco Vigna Bosco Alto 2007

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Curtefranca o Terre di Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Terre di Franciacorta Bianco Vigna Bosco Alto shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of apple, plum and banana followed by aromas of hawthorn, vanilla, pineapple, grapefruit, praline and mineral. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, plum and banana. Terre di Franciacorta Bianco Vigna Bosco Alto ferments and ages in barrique for 12 months followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Stuffed pasta, Roasted white meat, Roasted fish, Broiled fish

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

December 2010

Terre di Franciacorta Rosso Vigna Santella del Gröm 2000

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Curtefranca o Terre di Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Cabernet Franc (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Merlot (20%), Barbera, Nebbiolo (20%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with aromas of toasted wood followed by aromas of black cherry, raspberry, blueberry, plum and violet as well as aromas of vanilla, licorice and hints of tobacco and chocolate. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a pleasing tannic attack with a pleasing crispness however well balanced by alcohol, intense flavors and good body. The finish is persistent with clean flavors of plum, raspberry and black cherry. A well made wine. This Terre di Franciacorta ferments in barrique and ages for 18 months in barrique followed by at least 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Braised and stewed meat, Game, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

October 2003

Terre di Franciacorta Rosso Vigna Santella del Gröm 2003

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Curtefranca o Terre di Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Cabernet Franc (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Merlot (20%), Barbera, Nebbiolo (20%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. Thew nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and raspberry followed by aromas of cyclamen, vanilla, tobacco, strawberry, carob and cinnamon. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. This wine ages for 18 months in barrique followed by at least 12 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

January 2007

Terre di Franciacorta Rosso Vigna Santella del Gröm 2004

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Curtefranca o Terre di Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Cabernet Franc (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Merlot (20%), Barbera, Nebbiolo (20%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Terre di Franciacorta Rosso Vigna Santella del Gröm shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate and eucalyptus. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and black currant. Terre di Franciacorta Rosso Vigna Santella del Gröm ages for 18 months in barrique followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

January 2010

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