Faccoli Extra Brut Riserva 2011

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Faccoli
Label Name:
 
Extra Brut Riserva
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Franciacorta, Lombardy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino 4. 2/5 (≈3,200+ ratings). Producer and retailers note long lees aging and Extra Brut style

Tasting Note
Fine persistent mousse; aromas of brioche, lemon zest, green apple and toasted almond. Mineral, saline backbone with crisp acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, shellfish, smoked salmon, creamy cheeses (Brie), lemon risotto; Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, steamed white fish, light Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Metodo Classico (traditional bottle fermentation) with extended lees aging (often 24+ months) and very low dosage for Extra Brut.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Faccoli on the slopes of Mount Orfano. Small estate (~10 ha) founded in the 1960s; focuses on long lees aging and low-dosage Franciacorta bottlings.