Winery - Fratelli Berlucchi
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This luminous sparkler opens with a pretty golden hue and aromas of apricot, buttery almond and honey backed by a touch of exotic spice or cumin. The wine is fragrant and intense with spicy overtones of crushed white pepper.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A beautiful wine with beautiful packaging to match (a truly museum-worthy bottle). Green apple, honeydew melon and yeast reveal themselves after the creamy mousse has finished its show. Hits the palate with enough personality and precision to accompany a full meal.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A blanc de blancs (Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco) that boasts a slightly greenish tint with servings of apple and peach on the nose. The most mature grape clusters are selected to go into this beautifully rich wine.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Fairly encouraging on the nose, what with honey and floral aromas floating above sautéed mushroom. The flavors, however, don’t really sing. Mostly orange and grapefruit on the full, bulky palate, followed by a modest finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Beautifully pale pink in color with delicate shadings of peach and copper, this is an extremely elegant rosé sparkler from the Franciacorta area of northern Italy. The aromas are simple and straightforward, focusing on rose petal, cranberry and peach. The mouthfeel is crisp and easy.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There’s a sharp or steely element to this sparkling wine that gives it firm, masculine determination. The aromas recall apricot, mineral and baked bread. The mouthfeel is crisp and tight. As an endnote, you’ll get a nice array of peach-like flavors.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The multiple layers of this wine are like the pages of an encyclopedia of tastes: from almond to nougat to baked apple tart to flinty minerality. There are no rough edges and the wine hits the mouth with sassy smoothness.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Blueberry, raspberry and some crisp cranberry greet the nose on this playfully pink rosé (derived from Pinot Nero with Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco). Ideal with spicy Indian foods.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This creamy blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco offers a solid structure, firm and persistent perlage, backed by fragrant aromas of yellow fruit and pressed flowers. You could pair this wine with shellfish or smoked salmon.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Another gorgeous wine from 100% Chardonnay. The nose yields more spice and nuttiness but the floral and fruit aromas keep pace. An elaborately refined product, both in the bottle and in the glass. Only 5,000 bottles produced per year.
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