Contessa Maggi, Franchiacorta DOCG, 0.75 2016

Contessa Maggi, Franchiacorta DOCG, 0.75 2016 Region: Lombardia Grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Blanc Tasting notes:  The must was fermented partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in oak barrels. The second fermentation took place in bottle and the wine remained on its lees for 60 months before dégorgement. The Montenisa estate is located around the hamlet of Calino, near Lake Iseo in the heart of the Franciacorta appellation. The vineyards surrounding the proprietary villa of the Maggi family have been the heart of the production of Marchese Antinori Franciacorta since 1999. A light yellow in color with greenish highlights, the wine shows intense and persistent aromas. On the palate, the notes of white fruit give the wine elegance and finesse. The ideal serving temperature for the wine is between 45° and 48° Fahrenheit (7°-9° centigrade) Matches with food and occasions for drinking: The finesse and elegance which characterize this wine make it particularly suitable for entrées of medium flavor intensity as well as for white meat, fish soups, and, more in general, fish dishes of all kinds.

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