Trasmetto di seguito le risultanze di un tasting di alcuni spumanti Mc tipologia Franciacorta, effettuato dai degustatori della rivista britannica Decanter.
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Fratelli Berlucchi, Satèn 2008
18.5/20pts (95/100pts)
Sticking to tradition with a 30% portion of Pinot Bianco. classy, with a floral tweak on the nose and a soft yellow plum plate with elegant texture and bubbles.
Price: £28 Vini Italiani
Drink 2014–2018
Alc 12.5%
Monte Rossa, Cabochon Brut 2005
18.5/20pts (95/100pts)
The serious side of franciacorta, this is full of toasted nuts, caramel and butter with nut brittle on the nose and palate. Youthful energy and bubbles but with toasty depth for flavour.
Price: £51 Vini Italiani
Drink 2014–2016
Alc 12.5%
Bellavista, Gran Cuvée Brut Satèn NV
18/20pts (93/100pts)
A handsome non-vintage wine. Textured layers of citrus with a malty lees flavour lending it extra weight and depth. caramelised nutty richness, but fresh too.
Price: £44.99–£54.10 Hedonism, Slurp, The Fine Wine Co, Winebear
Drink 2014–2020
Alc 12.5%
Biondelli, Satèn NV
18/20pts (93/100pts)
A blanc de blancs Chardonnay with 24 months on its lees. Firm minerality to the palate with vibrant lemon fruit and a nice oaty flavour on the finish.
Price: £26.95 Berry Bros & Rudd
Drink 2014–2018
Alc 12.5%
Fratelli Berlucchi, Brut 2008
18/20pts (93/100pts)
Excellent value for money. Delicate buttery brioche notes with a grapefruit crispness and a savoury, salty edge. A long and elegant finish.
Price: £19.99 Hennings
Drink 2014–2018
Alc 12.5%
Fratelli Berlucchi, Pas Dosé 2008
17.5/20pts (91/100pts)
A toasty hug in a glass. This is mostly Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco with up to 15% Pinot Nero. A palate of lemon curd on toast with fine bubbles, as well as a bite of sour grapefruit freshness.
Price: £28 Vini Italiani
Drink 2014–2019
Alc 12.5%
Il Mosnel, EBB Extra Brut NV
17/20pts (90/100pts)
100% Chardonnay aged in barrique. Crisp minerality cuts through the buttery baked apple and brioche flavours. Delicious with pork ravioli and sage butter.
Price: £33.50 Vini Italiani
Drink 2014–2020
Alc 12%
Ca’ del Bosco, Cuvée Annamaria Clementi 2004
17/20pts (90/100pts)
Lots of flavour and texture here, with very assertive freshness from the bubbles. Developed notes of toasted pine nuts with a long, persistent finish.
Price: £61.67–£69 Eurowines, Fine & Rare, Millésima
Drink 2014–2020
Alc 12.5%
Ca’ del Bosco, Zero Dosage 2008
17/20pts (90/100pts)
A zingy, three-grape blend of Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco and Chardonnay aged for 40 months on its lees. A searing mineral clarity to the palate heightened by fresh apple flavours and a sour citrus note.
Price: £48 Eurowines, Vini Italiani
Drink 2014–2016
Alc 12.5%
Cavalleri, Blanc de Blancs NV
17/20pts (90/100pts)
A rich Chardonnay with a distinct toasty edge to the tight citrus fruit that dominates the palate. Crisp and clean with a refined texture and ripe fruit.
Price: £29.95 Berry Bros & Rudd
Drink 2014–2018
Alc 12.5%
Il Mosnel, Brut NV
17.5/20pts (91/100pts)
This would be wonderful enjoyed with a few chunks of Grana Padano cheese. Tangy and floral with a lemon biscuit delicacy throughout.
Price: £19.50 Vini Italiani
Drink 2014–2016
Alc 13%
Monte Rossa, Prima Cuvée Brut NV
17/20pts (90/100pts)
A great example of a sprightly non-vintage brut. Gentle fizz, soft textured layers but with enough citrus grip to make it interesting to the last drop.
Price: £29.50 Vini Italiani
Drink 2014–2018
Alc 12.5%
Villa Franciacorta, Satèn 2009
17/20pts (90/100pts)
A blanc de blancs Chardonnay with boundless energy. Pungent apple blossom and magnolia aromas with a creamy smoothness to the texture and a cut of delicate citrus on the finish.
Price: £20 Thos Peatling
Drink 2014–2018
Alc 12.5%
Barone Pizzini, Brut NV
16.5/20pts (88/100pts)
From one of Franciacorta’s few organic producers, a Chardonnay with 10% Pinot Nero. Soft and smoky with lively fizz and a round, buttery finish.
Price: £19.99 Vintage Roots
Drink 2014–2017
Alc 12%
Monte Rossa, Rosé Brut NV
17/20pts (90/100pts)
A characterful rosato with strong rose petal and creamy aromas. Very elegant palate with a nice cranberry juiciness and a delicate lightness of touch to the bubbles.
Price: £38.50 Vini Italiani
Drink 2014–2016
Alc 13.5%
Bellavista, Brut NV
17.5/20pts (91/100pts)
Elegant, floral Chardonnay bolstered by 20% Pinot Nero. A gentle toasty richness balanced by perky bubbles.
Price: £26.99–£29.95 Hangingditch, Millésima, Slurp, Scarlett Wines, The Secret Cellar, Winebear, Winedirect
Drink 2014–2019
Alc 12.5%
( Fonte Decanter )
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