Franciacorta Blanc de Noirs Pas Dosé

Producer: Gralo

Region: Brescia (Lombardy) Erbusco

Variety: 100% Pinot Noir

Year: 2020

Vinification: Maceration in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation with native yeasts for 30 months.

Residual sugar: 1g/L

Degorgering: (Disgorging): 2023

Colour:straw yellow, persistent perlage.

Smell : Complex, deep, outstanding sparkling wine with enticing hints of cotton candy, peach, pear, strawberry, and herbs.

Taste : fresh and structured, coupled with persistent mineral aromas and a long, lingering finish.

Storage potential: until 2031

Food/wine combinations

Various cold fish dishes including oysters, langoustine carpaccio, scallop carpaccio.

Warm dishes based on lobster

Scores: 94/100

Scores Comments Ian D’Agata:

Bright pale straw yellow with a steady stream of small bubbles. Complex, deep, outstanding sparkler offering enticing hints of cotton candy, peach, pear, strawberry and herbs. Smooth and layered, with bright froth enlivening the rich flavours. Finishes long and clean. No dosage. Disgorged in 2023. Drinking window: 2026-2031.

A top product at a very sharp price. Not to be missed!