Antica Fratta Franciacorta Brut Cuvee Real NV

Antica Fratta Franciacorta Brut Cuvee Real NVFranciacorta Brut Cuvee Real NV VM91 Antica Fratta Lombardy, Italy This elegant sparkling wine has a subdued fragrance that reveals delicate floral and nut aromas. The palate is more expressive, offering citrus, tropical fruit and roasted almond flavors. The pleasant foamy texture is accompanied by lively acidity. Blend: Chardonnay 90%, Pinot Noir 10%. Winemaker Notes: Selection of fine grapes from highly suitable hilly plots located in different

including our estate Moon Dust Vineyard in the Sebastopol Hills area of the southwest part of Sonoma Coast that has 11 acres of 16-year-old pinot noir vines with six different clones

The vines are south-facing at 350 feet above sea level on gently sloping hills that are principally composed of clay

Average bloom-to-harvest for our Cabernet blocks was 124 days in 2020

some leather and pepper in the echo

it finishes long and elegant with lingering spice and savory complexity

TYPE: White Wine

99 on 6+ bottles (code: 12saves2)

Twelve months ago

The palate is medium-bodied

as cedar and ground ginger shavings give way to dusty rose and red currants

5% Chardonnay (of which about 7% still Pinot Noir)

the palate is the most sumptuous and concentrated