Le Marchesine - Nitens Franciacorta Brut
Price: $29.97
| Producer | Le Marchesine |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Varietal | Sparkling Wine |
| Sku | 12889 |
This Italian sparkler, made with a high percentage of Chardonnay, rivals fine Champagne with its delicate mousse and layers of flavor. Aromas of golden apple, pear, and toasted brioche lead to a crisp, creamy palate with notes of citrus zest and almond. The finish is long and refreshing, perfectly balanced between richness and finesse.
This is a perfect alternative to Champagne, at an exceedingly good price.
Le Marchesine Description
Straw-yellow color of excellent intensity. At the first nose, marzipan, flowers and honeysuckle are exalted. Hazelnut, spices and candied ginger blend with cedar. The taste is savory, soft, enveloping and creamy, ending as a tasty, rather full-bodied wine with notes of acacia and macadamia nuts.
Wine Enthusiast: 91 Points
Crisp apple tart with wild herbs and yellow flowers flow from the glass followed by aromas of fresh bread and seashells. The well-balanced palate expresses itself with a mixture of orchard fruit and mixed citrus that pop on the palate with fresh acidity ending with a saline mineral note.
Wine Advocate: 90 Points
Opening to vibrant and tonic beading, the Le Marchesine NV Franciacorta Brut Nitens is a luminous and sharp sparkling wine with a tight, lean-bodied approach. The personality of the wine is quite lively and full of energy. This is 85% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Nero and 5% Pinot Bianco aged on the lees for 24 months. The effect is refreshing, and the bouquet is mostly focused on citrus, underripe melon and Golden Delicious apple. Any toasted notes are downplayed, but ultimately you get great value with this bottle.
