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Sparkling Wines
Franciacorta
Italy's most prestigious sparkling wine, made by the traditional method in Lombardy with long lees ageing.
In detail
- Origin
- Lombardy, Italy.
- Major regions
- Franciacorta
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Erbamat
- Flavour profile
- Yellow apple, hazelnut, bread crust and citrus oil.
- Body
- Medium
- Acidity
- High
- Sweetness
- Brut to Dosaggio Zero
Recommended Glass
Sparkling Wine Tulip
A slender bowl that widens in the middle and gently narrows at the top — the sommelier's preferred sparkling glass.
About this glass →Serving Temperature
7–9°C (45–48°F)
A little cooler than room temperature for reds; properly cold but not frozen for whites and sparkling.
Food Pairings
- Risotto
- Veal
- Aged cheese
- Seafood pasta
- Truffle dishes
Notable examples & brands
- Ca' del Bosco Cuvée Prestige
- Bellavista Alma Gran Cuvée