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SKU 940673
$239.64/case
$39.94/bottle
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Rated 92 – Enticing aromas suggesting crushed mint, fennel seed and red woodland berries waft out of the glass. Silky and vibrant, the palate delivers tart cherry, pomegranate, star anise and a dollop of pastry cream set against a smooth, polished perlage. Bright acidity lifts the savory flavors. (Editors’ Choice)
The sparkling wines of Champagne have been revered by wine drinkers for hundreds of years, and even today they maintain their reputation for excellence of flavor and character, and are consistently associated with quality, decadence, and a cause for celebration. Their unique characteristics are partly due to the careful blending of a small number of selected grape varietals, most commonly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. These grapes, blended in fairly equal quantities, give the wines of Champagne their wonderful flavors and aromas, with the Pinot Noir offering length and backbone, and the Chardonnay varietal giving its acidity and dry, biscuity nature. It isn't unusual to sometimes see Champagne labeled as 'blanc de blanc', meaning it is made using only Chardonnay varietal grapes, or 'blanc de noir', which is made solely with Pinot Noir.
Country
Italy
There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.
Region
Lombardy
The beautiful north westerly wine region of Lombardy in Italy is home to many of the country's most characterful and well respected wines, most of which are grown on the shores of the stunning Lake Garda. The lake itself plays a vitally important part of the region's viticulture, as the climate around the river is cooler than in surrounding areas, thus tempering the heat of the vineyards and allowing the vines which grow there to ripen more slowly. For centuries, Lombardy wines have been considered amongst the finest in Italy, and today, the wine industry of the region is doing very well indeed. With wineries in Lombardy utilizing a successful blend of traditional and modern techniques, they are continually producing wines which express the excellence of the terroir the vines are grown on, and which contain fascinating and unique flavors and aromas.
Appellation
Franciacorta
JS93pts
James Suckling
Quite a raw profile with grapefruit aromas, peppery and floral. The tense palate has zesty acidity, lean body, redcurrants and strawberries and a polished finish.
WE92pts
Wine Enthusiast
This wine draws you deep into the glass with aromas of tart red fruits, hints of freshly baked bread, and delicate pink flowers that swirl about the head. A wave of minerality crescendos up to crash upon flavors of fresh raspberries that burst across the palate. Vital and energetic the wine continues with crunchy acidity on the nervy finish.
VM91pts
Vinous Media
The NV Franciacorta Brut Rosé '61 is wonderfully floral with touches of spice and white cherry filling out its bouquet. It assaults the senses with a bombardment of salty minerals and crisp bubbles. A subtle inner sweetness adds balance through the close, finishing with medium length and a hint of red licorice. (Lot: 0812/24F2R449U)
WS90pts
Wine Spectator
A sleek and refreshing sparkling rosé in the aperitif style, offering a delicate frame of crisp acidity and lacy texture layered with notes of wild strawberry, pink grapefruit granita, ground ginger and spring blossoms. Pinot Nero and Chardonnay. Disgorged 2023. Drink now. 14,000 cases made, 200 cases imported.
Winery Notes
The rosé for those who want something more from a rosé. Excellent as an aperitif, it is pleasant match for cold cuts and savoury first courses and cheeses, even mature ones. When paired with shellfish, its structure is nicely accentuated.
