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Per Bottle:	$39.99
Per case of 6:	$239.94

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Producer:

CORTE AURA

Production Area:

the grapes come from vineyards located in different municipalities of Franciacorta, representing all the different landscape units that characterize the area. Harvest: manual with grapes selection and transport in small boxes when the ripening of the grapes is proper.

Type:

Sparkling Wine

Alcohol:

12.5%

Sugar:

4.5g/l

Description

Produced in classique method, this bottle-fermented and aged sparkling wine spends 30 months resting on its lees. Franciacorta is known as one of Italy's best sparkling wines.

Color

Straw-yellow colour and perlage fine and persistent.

Grape Varieties

Grape	%
Chardonnay

Aroma

On the nose it is floral and lightly fruity with hints of brioche and toast.

Taste

Harmonious on the palate with a fine mousse, this elegant and balanced sparkling wine has lemon citrus and apples flavours that are complimented by toasted nuts, bread and spice. The finish is long and persistent with hints of lemon-drop and toast.

Cellaring Potential

Non-Vintage Franciacorta is made to enjoy now, but may be kept for up to 3 years.

Food Matching

Enjoy as an aperitif, with light starters, seafood main courses or with aged cheeses.

Accolades

Vinous (90 pts), Decanter (91 pts)

PRICE LIST

Corte Aura Franciacorta DOCG Brut