Franciacorta Brut Rosé 2000

Fratelli Berlucchi (Italy)

Chardonnay (70%), Pinot Bianco (15%), Pinot Nero (15%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant cherry pink color and nuances of cherry pink, very transparent, good effervescence, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of strawberry, cherry and raspberry followed by aromas of cyclamen, yeast, blueberry, blackberry, toasted bread and plum. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack, however balanced, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of strawberry, cherry and raspberry. This Franciacorta ages on its lees for at least 37 months followed by 2-3 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Broiled fish, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Mushroom soups
Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Mature and Vintage Classic Method Sparkling Wines)
June 2004