| Rating | 91 |
| Style | Sparkling White |
| Blend | Chardonnay, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | NV |
| Appellation |
Franciacorta Lombardy Italy |
| ABV | 12.5% |
| Price | $31.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2024-12-17 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Drinking Outside the Lines, Holiday Meals
Drink If You Like
Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris / Grigio , Pinot Noir
Corte Fusia Franciacorta Brut Satèn NV Review
Franciacorta is such a young wine region in the grand scope of wine Italian history, so it’s always good to see new, small producers having a go at one of the country’s premier sparkling wines. Daniele Gentile and Gigi Nembrini work in the southernmost zone of the appellation in the foothills. They are members of the Federation of Independent Winemakers that make wines solely from their own estate fruit. This bottling falls under the Satèn designation: a specific style of wine in Franciacorta made with Chardonnay grapes known for its silky flavor profile. The nose wafts with notes of melon and lemon cream. The palate is fruit-forward, almost juicy with fine perlage and an even, welcoming finish.
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