Franciacorta Brut

Le Marchesine (Italy)

Chardonnay (60%), Pinot Bianco (25%), Pinot Nero (15%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Franciacorta Brut shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of banana, pear and acacia followed by aromas of bread crust, citrus fruits, pineapple, yeast, peach and almond. 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 banana, pear and apple. This Franciacorta Brut referments in bottle on its lees for at least 25 months.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Fried fish, Pasta and risotto with vegetables and crustaceans, Stewed fish
Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Classic Method Sparkling Wines)
October 2009