Franciacorta Brut 2000

Fratelli Berlucchi (Italy)

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

This Franciacorta shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent, good effervescence, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of banana, apple and bread crust followed by aromas of yeast, chamomile, brioche, litchi, hazelnut and plum. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack, however well balanced, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, apple and plum. This Franciacorta ages of its lees for at least 36 months followed by 2-3 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Fish and crustaceans appetizers, Pasta and risotto with vegetables, fish and crustaceans, Sauteed and broiled fish
Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Mature and Vintage Classic Method Sparkling Wines)
June 2004