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La Montina

Lombardy (Italy)


Wines Reviewed: 21
Average Score: ✧✧✧✧

Barbur 2001 Barbur 2001
Curtefranca Bianco Palanca 2014 Curtefranca Bianco Palanca 2014
Curtefranca Rosso dei Dossi 2012 Curtefranca Rosso dei Dossi 2012
Franciacorta Brut Franciacorta Brut
Franciacorta Brut Franciacorta Brut
Franciacorta Brut Franciacorta Brut
Franciacorta Brut Millesimato 2008 Franciacorta Brut Millesimato 2008
Franciacorta Brut Millesimato 2011 Franciacorta Brut Millesimato 2011
Franciacorta Extra Brut Franciacorta Extra Brut
Franciacorta Extra Brut Franciacorta Extra Brut
Franciacorta Extra Brut Franciacorta Extra Brut
Franciacorta Pas Dosé Riserva Baiana 2007 Franciacorta Pas Dosé Riserva Baiana 2007
Franciacorta Pas Dosé Riserva Baiana 2008 Franciacorta Pas Dosé Riserva Baiana 2008
Franciacorta Rosé Demi Sec Franciacorta Rosé Demi Sec
Franciacorta Rosé Demi Sec Franciacorta Rosé Demi Sec
Franciacorta Rosé Demi Sec Franciacorta Rosé Demi Sec
Franciacorta Rosé Extra Brut Millesimato 2009 Franciacorta Rosé Extra Brut Millesimato 2009
Franciacorta Rosé Extra Brut Millesimato 2010 Franciacorta Rosé Extra Brut Millesimato 2010
Franciacorta Satèn Franciacorta Satèn
Franciacorta Satèn Franciacorta Satèn
Terre di Franciacorta Curtefranca Rosso dei Dossi 2002 Terre di Franciacorta Curtefranca Rosso dei Dossi 2002



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  Barbur 2001, La Montina (Italy)

Barbur 2001

La Montina (Italy)

(Lombardy)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc (60%), Merlot (40%)
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

(Lombardy) This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, blackberry and plum followed by aromas of black currant, toasted wood, dried violet, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, mace, cocoa and menthol. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, blueberry and plum. A well made wine. Barbur ages for 24 months in barrique followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Game, Stewed and braised meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

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

Issue 30, May 2005



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  Curtefranca Bianco Palanca 2014, La Montina (Italy)  

Curtefranca Bianco Palanca 2014

La Montina (Italy)

(Lombardy)
Chardonnay
White Wine White Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Lombardy)
Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent.

Intense, clean and pleasing, starts with hints of apple, banana and plum followed by aromas of peach, acacia, flint and hawthorn.

Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors.

Persistent finish with flavors of apple, banana and plum.

Aged in steel tanks.


Alcohol: 12%

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

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

November 2015



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  Curtefranca Rosso dei Dossi 2012, La Montina (Italy)

Curtefranca Rosso dei Dossi 2012

La Montina (Italy)

(Lombardy)
Merlot (45%), Cabernet Franc (28%), Cabernet Sauvignon (27%)
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Lombardy)
Brilliant ruby red and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency.

Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of dried violet, blueberry, vanilla, chocolate and tobacco.

Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable.

Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum.

14 months in cask and barrique.


Alcohol: 12%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Cheese

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

November 2015



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  Franciacorta Brut, La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta Brut

La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Chardonnay (80%), Pinot Bianco (20%)
Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Score: ✧✧✧

Franciacorta (Lombardy) This wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum, hawthorn and bread crust followed by aromas of yeast, banana, pineapple, lemon balm, hazelnut and praline. 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 banana, plum and pineapple. This Franciacorta ages on its lees for 24 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

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

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

Issue 30, May 2005



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  Franciacorta Brut, La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta Brut

La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Chardonnay (85%), Pinot Nero (15%)
Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Score: ✧✧✧

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of straw 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 hawthorn, plum, lemon balm, yeast and flint.

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 24 months.


Alcohol: 12%

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

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

November 2015



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  Franciacorta Brut, La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta Brut

La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Chardonnay (85%), Pinot Nero (15%)
Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Score: ✧✧✧

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of straw 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 lemon balm, plum, butter, yeast and hawthorn.

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 and ages on its lees for at least 24 months.


Alcohol: 12%

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

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

November 2017



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  Franciacorta Brut Millesimato 2008, La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta Brut Millesimato 2008

La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Chardonnay (60%), Pinot Nero (40%)
Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Intense golden yellow and nuances of golden 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 pear, plum, yeast, grapefruit, praline, butter and honey.

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 at least 38 months.


Alcohol: 12%

Stuffed pasta, Roasted white meat, Roasted fish

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

November 2015



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  Franciacorta Brut Millesimato 2011, La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta Brut Millesimato 2011

La Montina (Italy)

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

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of straw 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, honey, grapefruit, yeast, hawthorn and praline.

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 38 months.


Alcohol: 12%

Stuffed pasta, Roasted white meat, Roasted fish

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

November 2017



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  Franciacorta Extra Brut, La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta Extra Brut

La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Chardonnay (80%), Pinot Bianco (20%)
Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Franciacorta (Lombardy) This Franciacorta shows a pale golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of bread crust and yeast followed by aromas of banana, hawthorn, orange, hazelnut, grapefruit, praline, apple and plum. In 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, banana and plum. This Franciacorta ages on its lees for 24 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

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

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

Issue 30, May 2005



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  Franciacorta Extra Brut, La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta Extra Brut

La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Chardonnay (75%), Pinot Nero (25%)
Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Intense golden yellow and nuances of straw 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, citrus fruit peel, yeast, grapefruit, hazelnut and grapefruit.

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 at least 24 months.


Alcohol: 12%

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

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

November 2015



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  Franciacorta Extra Brut, La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta Extra Brut

La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Chardonnay (75%), Pinot Nero (25%)
Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of straw 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 acacia, grapefruit, yeast, plum, citrus fruit peel, hazelnut and hawthorn.

Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable.

Persistent fnish with flavors of apple, banana and grapefruit.

Refermented in bottle on its lees for at least 24 months.


Alcohol: 12%

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

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

November 2017



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  Franciacorta Pas Dosé Riserva Baiana 2007, La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta Pas Dosé Riserva Baiana 2007

La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Chardonnay (55%), Pinot Nero (45%)
Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage.

Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of bread crust, plum and ripe banana followed by aromas of praline, honey, apple, yeast, citrus fruits, hawthorn, brioche, raspberry, butter and vanilla.

Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol,good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness.

Persistent finish with flavors of plum, apple and praline.

The base wine is aged in cask. Refermented in bottle on its lees for at least 60 months.


Alcohol: 12%

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

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

November 2015



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  Franciacorta Pas Dosé Riserva Baiana 2008, La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta Pas Dosé Riserva Baiana 2008

La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Chardonnay (55%), Pinot Nero (45%)
Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Pale golden 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 plum, hawthorn, praline, orange, croissant, yeast, raspberry, butter and honey.

Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable.

Persistent finish with flavors of plum, apple and praline.

Refermented in bottle on its lees for at least 70 months.


Alcohol: 12%

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

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

November 2017



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  Franciacorta Rosé Demi Sec, La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta Rosé Demi Sec

La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Pinot Nero (60%), Chardonnay (40%)
Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Franciacorta (Lombardy) This Franciacorta shows a brilliant onion skin pink and nuances of pale pink, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of raspberry, cherry and strawberry followed by aromas of banana, cyclamen, cinnamon, yeast, tangerine, peach and rose. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack, pleasing sweetness, however well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of raspberry and strawberry. A well made wine. This Franciacorta ages on its lees for 24 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Fruit desserts, Cream desserts, Semifreddo

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

Issue 30, May 2005



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  Franciacorta Rosé Demi Sec, La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta Rosé Demi Sec

La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Pinot Nero (60%), Chardonnay (40%)
Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Brilliant cherry pink and nuances of cherry pink, transparent, fine and persistent perlage.

Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of cherry, raspberry and bread crust followed by aromas of strawberry, peach, apple, yeast, banana, cyclamen, plum and tangerine.

Effervescent attack and pleasing sweetness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness.

Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, raspberry and peach.

Refermented in bottle on its lees for at least 24 months.


Alcohol: 12%

Fruit desserts, Cream desserts, Semifreddo

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

November 2015



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  Franciacorta Rosé Demi Sec, La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta Rosé Demi Sec

La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Pinot Nero (60%), Chardonnay (40%)
Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Intense cherry pink and nuances of cherry pink, transparent, fine and persistent perlage.

Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of cherry, strawberry and raspberry followed by aromas of bread crust, blueberry, cyclamen, tangerine, yeast, rose and plum.

Effervescent and crisp attack with a pleasing sweetness, however balanced, good body, intense flavors, agreeable.

Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, raspberry and tangerine.

Refermented in bottle and ages on its lees for at least 24 months.


Alcohol: 12%

Fruit desserts, Cream desserts, Semifreddo

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

November 2017



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  Franciacorta Rosé Extra Brut Millesimato 2009, La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta Rosé Extra Brut Millesimato 2009

La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Pinot Nero (85%), Chardonnay (15%)
Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Brilliant cherry pink and nuances of cherry pink, transparent, fine and persistent perlage.

Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of cherry, raspberry and bread crust followed by aromas of apple, tangerine, strawberry, cyclamen, yeast, hazelnut and plum.

Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable.

Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum.

Refermented in bottle on its lees for at least 30 months.


Alcohol: 12%

Stuffed pasta with meat, Roasted white meat, Roasted fish, Mushroom soups

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

November 2015



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  Franciacorta Rosé Extra Brut Millesimato 2010, La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta Rosé Extra Brut Millesimato 2010

La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Pinot Nero (85%), Chardonnay (15%)
Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Brilliant salmon pink and nuances of salmon pink, transparent, fine and persistent perlage.

Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of cherry, raspberry and bread crust followed by aromas of strawberry, tangerine, apple, yeast, blueberry, cyclamen and hazelnut.

Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable.

Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, raspberry and tangerine.

Refermented in bottle on its lees for at least 30 months.


Alcohol: 12%

Stuffed pasta with meat, Roasted white meat, Roasted fish, Mushroom soups

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

November 2017



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  Franciacorta Satèn, La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta Satèn

La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Chardonnay
Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Franciacorta (Lombardy) The wine shows an intense 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 baked cake, banana and yeast followed by aromas of pineapple, hawthorn, bread crust, quince, grapefruit, plum and vanilla. In 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, pineapple and plum. The base wine for this Franciacorta ages in barrique and then ages on its lees for 26 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

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

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

Issue 30, May 2005



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  Franciacorta Satèn, La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta Satèn

La Montina (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Chardonnay
Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Intense straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage.

Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of banana, acacia and bread crust followed by aromas of plum, apple, pear, hawthorn, praline, grapefruit and hints of vanilla.

Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable.

Persistent finish with flavors of banana, pear and plum.

A part of the base wine ferments in barrique. Refermented in bottle on its lees for 30 months.


Alcohol: 12%

Pasta with fish and crustaceans, Stewed fish, Sauteed white meat, Vegetable soups

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

November 2015



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  Terre di Franciacorta Curtefranca Rosso dei Dossi 2002, La Montina (Italy)

Terre di Franciacorta Curtefranca Rosso dei Dossi 2002

La Montina (Italy)

Curtefranca o Terre di Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc (55%), Merlot (25%), Barbera (10%), Nebbiolo (10%)
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Curtefranca o Terre di Franciacorta (Lombardy) The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, blueberry and plum followed by aromas of strawberry jam, wet earth, tobacco, vanilla, licorice and cinchona. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, blueberry and strawberry jam. Rosso dei Dossi ages in barrique.

Alcohol: 12%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

Issue 30, May 2005


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