XVI Brut

Cantina di Presciano (Italy)

Chardonnay (90%), Other Grapes (10%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, good effervescence, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of banana and acacia followed by aromas of litchi, apple, pineapple, pear and peach. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack, however balanced, light body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of pear, apple and banana. This sparkling wine is produced with the Charmat method.
Alcohol: 11.5%
Aperitifs, Fish and crustaceans appetizers, Dairy products
Suggested glass	9 °C (48 °F)
(Charmat Method Sparkling Wines)
July 2005