Franciacorta Brut

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

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

The wine shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, good effervescence, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of banana and acacia followed by aromas of pineapple, bread crust, hawthorn, yeast, pear and hazelnut. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose an effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of pineapple and pear. Part of the Chardonnay used for the cuvée ferments in barrique. This Franciacorta ages in bottle on its lees for at least 25 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Fish and crustaceans appetizers, Pasta and risotto with crustaceans, Sauteed fish

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

Issue 43, Summer 2006

Franciacorta Brut

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

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

This Franciacorta Brut shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of banana, acacia and bread crust followed by aromas of apple, pear, hazelnut, yeast and hawthorn. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, pear and hazelnut. A part of the Chardonnay used for the production of this Franciacorta Brut ages in barrique. It referments in bottle on its lees for at least 25 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)

June 2009

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

Franciacorta Brut Emanuela Barboglio 2004

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Franciacorta Brut Emanuela Barboglio shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of banana, bread crust and acacia followed by aromas of yeast, pineapple, hawthorn, pear, butter, plum, hazelnut, praline and hints of vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, plum and praline. Franciacorta Brut Emanuela Barboglio referments in bottle on its lees for at least 36 months. The base wine of this Franciacorta ages in barrique for 5 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

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

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

June 2009

Franciacorta Brut Millesimato 2000

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

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

This Franciacorta shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent, good effervescence, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of banana and bread crust followed by aromas of acacia, hawthorn, yeast, apple, hazelnut, praline, pear, grapefruit and hints of vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, banana and hazelnut. Part of the Chardonnay used for the cuvée ferments in barrique. This Franciacorta ages in bottle on its lees for at least 4 years.

Alcohol: 12.5%

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

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

Issue 43, Summer 2006

Franciacorta Brut Rosé

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (40%), Pinot Nero (40%), Pinot Bianco (20%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Franciacorta Brut Rosé shows a brilliant onion skin pink and onion skin pink, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of cherry, raspberry and bread crust followed by aromas of banana, hawthorn, apple, yeast and plum. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum. A part of the Chardonnay used for the production of this Franciacorta Brut Rosé ages in barrique. It referments in bottle on its lees for at least 25 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Fish soups, Pasta with meat, Roasted white meat, Roasted fish

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

June 2009

Franciacorta Brut Satèn 2001

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Franciacorta shows an intense golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, good effervescence, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of bread crust, praline and banana followed by aromas of yeast, plum, cocoa butter, hawthorn, apple, grapefruit, hazelnut and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, banana and plum. Part of the Chardonnay used for the cuvée ferments in barrique. This Franciacorta ages in bottle on its lees for at least 36 months.

Alcohol: 13%

Fish and crustaceans appetizers, Pasta and risotto with crustaceans and vegetables, Sauteed fish

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

Issue 43, Summer 2006

Franciacorta Brut Satèn 2005

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Franciacorta Brut Satèn 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 which start with hints of banana, bread crust and yeast followed by aromas of grapefruit, hazelnut, plum, citrus fruits, praline, apple and hints of vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, apple and plum. Franciacorta Brut Satèn referments in bottle on its lees for 36 months. A part of the base wine ages in barrique.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Fish and crustacean appetizers, Pasta and risotto with crustacean and vegetable, Sauteed fish

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

June 2009

Franciacorta Brut Satèn 2006

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Franciacorta Brut Satèn shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of banana, apple and yeast followed by aromas of pear, acacia, hazelnut, plum, bread crust, praline and a hint of vanilla. 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. A part of the base wine ferments in barrique. This Franciacorta Brut Satèn referments in bottle for 36 months.

Alcohol: 13%

Fish and crustacean appetizers, Pasta and risotto with crustacean and vegetable, Sauteed fish

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

December 2010

Franciacorta Extra Brut EBB 2006

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Franciacorta Extra Brut EBB shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of banana, bread crust and apple followed by aromas of acacia, yeast, hawthorn, hazelnut, plum, praline, butter and hints of vanilla. The mouth as good correspondence to the nose, an effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, hazelnut and apple. The base wine ferments and ages in barrique for 5 months. Franciacorta Extra Brut EBB referments in bottle for at least 36 months.

Alcohol: 12%

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

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

December 2010

Franciacorta Pas Dosé

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

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

This Franciacorta shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, good effervescence, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of bread crust, yeast and banana followed by aromas of acacia, hawthorn, pear, hazelnut, grapefruit, praline, gooseberry, apple, plum and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, grapefruit and hazelnut. Part of the Chardonnay used for the cuvée ferments in barrique. This Franciacorta ages in bottle on its lees for at least 36 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

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

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

Issue 43, Summer 2006

Franciacorta Pas Dosé

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

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

Franciacorta Pas Dosé 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 bread crust, yeast and banana followed by aromas of acacia, plum, praline, grapefruit, apple, hazelnut, pear and butter. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, plum and hazelnut. A part of the Chardonnay used for the production of this Franciacorta Pas Dosé ages in barrique. It referments in bottle on its lees for at least 36 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

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

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

June 2009

Franciacorta Pas Dosé

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

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

This Franciacorta Pas Dosé 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 which start with hints of banana, bread crust and yeast followed by aromas of acacia, hazelnut, grapefruit, apple, praline, butter and plum. 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, plum and hazelnut. Part of the base wine ages in barrique. This Franciacorta Pas Dosé referments in bottle for at least 30 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

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

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

December 2010

Franciacorta Pas Dosé Riserva QdE 2004

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (65%), Pinot Nero (20%), Pinot Bianco (15%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Franciacorta Pas Dosé Riserva QdE shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of banana, apple and bread crust followed by aromas of plum, praline, acacia, hazelnut, grapefruit, yeast, tangerine, broom, hawthorn and butter. 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 very persistent with flavors of banana, apple, plum and grapefruit. Part of the base wine ages in cask. Franciacorta Pas Dosé Riserva QdE referments in bottle for at least 5 years.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Roasted fish, Roasted white meat, Stuffed pasta, Broiled crustaceans

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Mature and Vintage Classic Method Sparkling Wines)

December 2010

Franciacorta Rosé Pas Dosé Parosé 2002

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

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

The wine shows a brilliant onion skin pink color and nuances of onion skin pink, very transparent, good effervescence, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of cherry, raspberry and tangerine followed by aromas of bread crust, hawthorn, yeast, apple, pink grapefruit, plum and vanilla. 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 raspberry, cherry and apple. The cuvée ferments in barrique. This Franciacorta ages in bottle on its lees for at least 3 years.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Roasted white meat, Roasted fish, Fish soups, Broiled fish

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

Issue 43, Summer 2006

Franciacorta Rosé Pas Dosé Parosé 2004

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

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

Franciacorta Rosé Pas Dosé Parosé shows a brilliant onion skin pink and nuances of pale pink, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of cherry, raspberry and tangerine followed by aromas of bread crust, yeast, strawberry, hawthorn, pink grapefruit, plum, apple and hints of vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, raspberry and strawberry. Franciacorta Rosé Pas Dosé Parosé referments in bottle on its lees for at least 30 months. The base wine used for the production of this Franciacorta ages in barrique.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Roasted white meat, Roasted fish, Fish soups, Broiled fish

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

June 2009

Franciacorta Rosé Pas Dosé Parosé 2006

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

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

Franciacorta Rosé Pas Dosé Parosé shows a pale onion skin pink color and nuances of pale pink, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of cherry, raspberry and tangerine followed by aromas of bread crust, apple, yeast, banana, hawthorn, strawberry, acacia, pink grapefruit and plum. 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 cherry, raspberry and apple. The base wine ages for 5 month in barrique. Franciacorta Rosé Pas Dosé Parosé referments in bottle for at least 30 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Roasted white meat, Roasted fish, Fish soups, Broiled fish

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

December 2010

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Il Mosnel

Lombardy (Italy)

Franciacorta Brut

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta Brut

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta Brut

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta Brut Emanuela Barboglio 2004

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta Brut Millesimato 2000

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta Brut Rosé

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta Brut Satèn 2001

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta Brut Satèn 2005

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta Brut Satèn 2006

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta Extra Brut EBB 2006

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta Pas Dosé

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta Pas Dosé

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta Pas Dosé

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta Pas Dosé Riserva QdE 2004

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta Rosé Pas Dosé Parosé 2002

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta Rosé Pas Dosé Parosé 2004

Il Mosnel (Italy)

Franciacorta Rosé Pas Dosé Parosé 2006

Il Mosnel (Italy)