La Montina Franciacorta Extra Brut NV

About the Wine // From the Producer
The grapes come from vineyards located in soils of recent morainic origin, shallow soils with pebbles, particularly suitable for producing fresh grapes with good acidity. The handpicked bunches at the height of their organoleptic characteristics followed the same procedure as the basic Franciacorta Brut with selection of the first fractions obtained from the pressing. Franciacorta Extra Brut has a pale yellow color with greenish reflections and a fine perlage. On the palate it is dry, immediate, with a lively freshness, with good flavor and minerality. The nose reveals the typical scents of citrus flowers and fresh fruit. Ideal as an aperitif based on oysters, raw prawns, tempura and Grana Padano.

DENOMINATION - Franciacorta DOCG 
GRAPES VARIETY - 80% Chardonnay - 20% Pinot Nero

Elegant and aromatic, with ripe apple and pear on the nose, crisp acidity and refreshing, zesty citrus on the palate.
Silver Medal & 91 points, Decanter World Wine Awards 2024

Hawthorn, acacia, lemon blossom, chopped celery, parsley and peppermint. Medium-full body, integrated bubbles and a very smooth and pleasant finish. Drink now.
92 points Raffaele Vecchione, WinesCritic.com

Acacia flower, chamomile, bread crust and a whiff apricot set the tone on this refined sparkler. Reflecting the nose, the fresh polished palate offers juicy white grapefruit, creamy yellow apple and a hint of white almond alongside an elegant perlage. The crisp dry finish closes on a saline note.
91 points, Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Spectator

An almost leafy nose of white peaches and lime flowers. Soft on the attack with silky mousse, delicate acid and lean body. A little vacant on the finish. Disgorged September 2023. Drink now.
90 points, James Suckling