2018 Bruno Giacosa Spumante Extra Brut, Italy, Piedmont, Wine Review

This is a sparkling wine made in the traditional method from 100% Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) grapes. Light golden in color, clear and bright with a nice mousse of many tiny bubbles. The nose is concentrated (and lovely) with almonds, Vernor's Soda and slight Brioche. Medium to full bodied. Well balanced. On the palate, this is quite tasty. Dry. Good acidity. Flavors of ginger with some almond. Good finish. Overall, this is a lovely sparkling wine that is nice on its own but better with food. Drink over the next seven to ten years.

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A-

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2018

Current Price:

$50.00USD

NV Società Agricola Monte Alto Franciacorta Extra Brut, Italy, Lombardy, Wine Review

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A-

Franciacorta's are serious sparkling wines from Italy. They are not to be confused with Prosecco's or some of the other lighter sparkling wines that are very popular these days. The best Franciacorta's hold their own against sparkling wines made anywhere in the world. Light golden in color. There are a log of tiny bubbles. The nose has toast, lemon and slight lanolin. On the palate, this is slightly crisp. Full bodied. Nice, persistent lemon/lime notes. Good finish. This drinks well on its own and will work with all but the meatiest of dishes. It should probably be consumed in th

2021 Brilla! Prosecco Rosé Millesimato Extra Dry, Italy, Prosecco DOC, Wine Review

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2021

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A-

Current Price:

$13.00USD

This is a blend of Glera and Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) grapes made in northeast Italy. Pale salmon pink in color. A nice mousse with smaller bubbles. Clear and bright. Beautiful packaging in a sparkling bottle. The nose has orange zest with a bit of peach. Full bodied. Good acidity. On the palate, the orange zest comes thru with some lemon and underlying minerality. Long finish. This has some depth and intensity. Very food friendly. This would work great with a Mushroom Pâte. Drink now. Great value in Prosecco.

NV Camossi Franciacorta Extra Brut Rosé, Italy, Lombardia, Wine Review

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A-

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$23.00USD

If you don't know Franciacorta, you should remedy that as soon as you can. Franciacorta is a DOCG in Italy that makes wonderful sparkling wines. Many are as good as all but the very finest of Champagnes and most are made using the same traditional method. This one is a very nice value though they can be pricey. This is very pale salmon pink in color. Barely any color at all. The nose has a bit of toast on it with a hint of cherry juice. On the palate, the light cherry juice continues with great liveliness.

NV Corvezzo Prosecco DOC Rosé Extra Dry, Italy, Wine Review

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A-

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$13.00USD

This is a blend of Glera and Pinot Noir grapes. Salmon pink in color. Frothy with a variety of sized bubbles. The nose has strawberries and slight apple notes. Medium bodied. On the palate, there is nice acidity. Slightly sweet. Cherries and strawberries. A lingering finish. An enjoyable Prosecco with some depth as well. Very nice on its own, this should work well with food. It would go nicely with roasted turkey or duck. Drink over the next couple of years.

NV Guinigi Prosecco Italy, Veneto, DOC Rosé, Wine Review

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A-

Current Price:

$17.00USD

I preferred this version to the regular version although both are good. This seems to have more weight and complexity but your mileage may vary. Blended from Glera and Pinot Noir grapes in Friuli and the Veneto. They both have the same attractive style packaging. Pale salmon pink with silvery hues in color. A large amount of medium sized bubbles. On the nose, aromas of strawberries, oranges and minerality. A lovely texture with only 11.5% abv. Medium acidity. On the palate, flavors of strawberries and oranges with underlying minerality. Clean, long finish with apple notes. This

2018 Bruno Giacosa Spumante Extra Brut, Italy, Piedmont, Wine Review

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