Franciacorta Brut Millesimato Torre Ducco 2001

Catturich Ducco (Italy)

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

The wine shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent, good effervescence, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of yeast and hawthorn followed by aromas of bread crust, grapefruit, pear, apple, hazelnut and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of grapefruit, pear and hazelnut. Part of the Chardonnay used for this wine ages in barrique. This Franciacorta ages in bottle on its lees for at least 36 months.
Alcohol: 13%
Sauteed meat, Broiled fish, Stuffed pasta
Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Mature and Vintage Classic Method Sparkling Wines)
November 2005