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Castelveder NV Brut Chardonnay (Franciacorta)
- $20
Here’s a sophisticated and intense Franciacorta sparkler with a luminous golden color and seductive aromas of toasted bread, almonds, yellow fruit and pressed rose petal. The wine offers a thick, creamy mouthfeel with some sour fruit on the close.
— M.L.
(6/1/2010)
Castelveder 2005 Brut Millesimato Chardonnay (Franciacorta)
- $20
This vintage-dated expression of Chardonnay offers creamy aromas of peach and honey followed by dried sage, toasted almond and crushed mineral. Pair this luminous sparkling wine with rolled salmon canapés.
— M.L.
(12/31/2011)
Castelveder NV Brut Sparkling (Franciacorta)
From Italy’s premier metodo classico sparkling wine region, this bright Franciacorta offers toasted notes of almond and baked bread backed by fresh tones of peach and citrus. In the mouth, it offers light, crisp informality with loads of fresh fruit and peach on the close.
— M.L.
(12/31/2011)
Castelveder NV Brut Rosé Pinot Nero (Franciacorta)
- $25
Made with Pinot Nero grapes, this Brut Rosé sparkling wine offers delicate aromas of rose petal and raspberry followed by a creamy texture and bright freshness. Pair this wine with cooked prunes wrapped in smoked ham.
— M.L.
(12/31/2011)
Castelveder NV Brut Rosé Pinot Nero (Franciacorta)
- $17
This rosé sparkling wine boasts a pink, copperish color with firm and tonic bubbles. The aromas are subdued but do hint at pressed flowers, dried apricot and baked bread. There’s more intensity in the mouth, where this wine offers a creamy, smooth consistency and a spicy close.
— M.L.
(6/1/2010)
Castelveder 2004 Brut Millesimato Chardonnay (Franciacorta)
- $31
The wine opens with candy-like notes of butterscotch and caramel and is backed with thick saturation and extraction. It won’t appeal to everyone—the wine is very dense and austere—but it does offer remarkable intensity.
— M.L.
(6/1/2010)
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