Franciacorta Brut

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (60%), Pinot Bianco (30%), Pinot Nero (10%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Franciacorta Brut shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of banana, pineapple and toasted bread followed by aromas of yeast, acacia, apple, pear and hazelnut. 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, hazelnut and apple. Part of the base wine ages in barrique. This Franciacorta Brut referments in bottle for at least 24 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Fish and crustacean appetizers, Pasta and risotto with crustaceans, Fried fish

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

December 2010

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