Villa Franciacorta Emozione Brut
$61.99
Region:Italy > Lombardy
Vintage:2020
Villa Franciacorta is located in the municipality of Monticelli Brusati, in the heart of Borgo Villa (in the province of Lombardy). Since 1978, the production of Franciacorta Millesimati wine made exclusively from estate-grown grapes has been the hallmark of the philosophy of the Bianchi family and the Villa Franciacorta estate. The Villa estate covers a total of 100 hectares, of which only 38 are planted with vines, 28 of which are in a single site around the village of the same name. In 1960, the Bianchi family began work on the restoration of the medieval hamlet, which over the last few decades has been returned to its former glory. Franciacorta is effectively Italy's answer to Champagne, and can often rival the wines of that storied region. Bright golden yellow with a subtle mousse. Peach, vanilla and a hint of honeydew melon on the nose. On the palate, it has an airy mousse and a rich fruity texture, subtly salty, with a toasted almond finish. It's a blend of 80% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir, and 5% Pinot Blanc, a truly great bottle of sparkling wine.