This Franciacorta shows a brilliant golden yellow and nuances of golden
yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes
intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of bread
crust, yeast and banana followed by aromas of hawthorn, apple, hazelnut,
grapefruit, plum, vanilla, butter and mineral. The mouth has good
correspondence to the nose, an effervescent and crisp attack, however
balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is
persistent with flavors of grapefruit, plum and apple. Part of the base
wine ages for 6 months in cask. This Franciacorta ages in bottle on its
lees for 24 months.
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