Franciacorta Brut Millesimato

Producer:
Azienda Agricola San Cristoforo
Region:
Lombardy
Grape:
Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
Classification:
DOCG
Vintage:
2016
Capacity:
0.75 l

Dry white sparkling wine with Chardonnay, belonging to the category Franciacorta Millesimato or Vintage Champagne. Aged for 40 months on yeasts. Best grapes of Chardonnay derived form 25 years old vineyards and of Pinot Nero from 18 years old vines generate this elegant wine, worth tasting during special occasions.

Details

Color: straw yellow, brilliant.
Aroma: notes of ripe fruit, dried fruit, honey.
Perlage: delicate, numerous, long lasting.
Flavor: dry, fresh, mineral, velvety.
Food matching: very good as an aperitif and for dishes based on fish and seafood.
Serving temperature: 8°/10°C.
Alcohol content: 12,5%.

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