Castello Bonomi "Franciacorta Brut DOCG “CruPerdu”" 2009
Chardonnay / Pinot noirElegant, complex. Apricot, short pastry, vanilla ice cream.
Tasting Notes
The 2009 Franciacorta Brut DOCG “CruPerdu” from Castello Bonomi has a complex bouquet.
The nose is reminiscent of an apricot tart with its buttery short pastry, the tingly note of cream and the more ample character of the apricot. Vanilla ice cream.
The mouthfeel is pleasant with very fine, persistent bubbles, almost petillant.
On the palate I find marzipan and sour cherry.
Medium long finish.
My score / points
Estate
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Castello Bonomi |
Label
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Franciacorta Brut DOCG “CruPerdu” |
Style
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White & Sparkling - Traditional Method |
Country
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Italy |
Region
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Lombardy, Franciacorta |
Grapes
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Chardonnay, Pinot noir |
Vintage
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2009 |
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Points
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How it's made
It undergoes a gentle pressing to extract only the best must.
It ferments at a controlled 14 degrees temperature.
It finally ages in bottle for over 80 months.
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Chardonnay
Green-skinned grape variety used in wine production
Chardonnay is a grape variety with a green skin that is used to make white wine. The grape variety originated in eastern France’s Burgundy wine region, but it is now grown all over the world, from England to New Zealand. Growing Chardonnay is seen as a rite of passage for new and emerging wine regions, as well as an easy entry into the international wine market.
Link to here... | Derived from 'Chardonnay' on WikipediaPinot noir
Red wine grape variety
Pinot noir is a type of red wine grape that belongs to the Vitis vinifera genus. It’s also probable that the name refers to wines produced mainly from Pinot noir grapes. The name comes from the words “pine” and “black” in French. The name pine refers to the grape variety’s tightly clustered, pine cone-shaped fruit bunches.
Link to here... | Derived from 'Pinot noir' on WikipediaTraditional method
Traditional Method is one of the ways winemakers produce sparkling wines. It’s also known as Classical Method, Méthod Classique, Champenoise Method or Méthode Champenoise.
This wine making process is long and laborious but results in some of the most celebrated wines in the world. Traditional method is used to produce Champagne in France, Franciacorta and Trento DOC in Italy, Cava in Spain….
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