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Montenisa 2001 Contessa Maggi Sparkling (Franciacorta)
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Rich, creamy and opulent, Contessa Maggi is a magnificent sparkling wine (made from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Nero). The aromas embrace both floral and fruity tones such as mature peach, citrus and rose. You’ll also get drying mineral shadings and piquant spice on the long finish.
— M.L.
(7/1/2009)
Montenisa NV Brut Sparkling (Franciacorta)
- Editors' Choice
- $30
Nice and smooth, with pure green apple, citrus and rosemary aromas. Bold in the mouth, with melon, pineapple and subtle spice flavors. Finishes seductively dry, with stylish mushroom and toast flavors, almost like a good dry Sherry. Imported by Remy Cointreau USA.
— M.S.
(12/15/2005)
Montenisa 2000 Riserva Contessa Maggi Sparkling (Franciacorta)
A 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir sparkling blend from Antinori’s Franciacorta estate near the village of Calino. This elegant bubbly is packed tight with apple, apricot, lemon rind and nutty-smoky notes. Deep fruit flavors are accented by a full, round mouthfeel. Not imported to the U.S.
— M.L.
(6/1/2006)
Montenisa NV Brut Sparkling (Franciacorta)
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- $37
The Antinori family’s blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco makes for a creamy sparkler that is redolent of fresh bakery bread, yellow rose, caramel and almond nut. The wine has wide and easy appeal with a sophisticated approach and tangy tartness on the close.
— M.L.
(7/1/2009)
Montenisa NV Brut Sparkling (Franciacorta)
- $25
The sparkling wine estate of Tuscany’s Antinori family, Montenisa offers a cool collection of metodo classico wines that are creamy, rich and silky on the close. You’ll get aromas of apricot, melon and crushed almond in this bubbly Brut.
— M.L.
(12/31/2011)
Montenisa NV Brut Sparkling (Franciacorta)
- $25
This easy but elegant sparkler offers candy-like aromas of butterscotch and caramel followed by apricot and dried fruit. The wine is firm and tonic in the mouth with thick consistency and a crisp, cleansing finish.
— M.L.
(6/1/2010)
Montenisa NV Brut Sparkling (Franciacorta)
- $30
A pretty patchwork of delicate aromas such as grapefruit, white peach and crushed stone set the tone for a sparkler that delivers similar restraint and elegance in the mouth. It’s fleshy and fresh, with a citrus and toasted nut finish. Imported by Remy Cointreau USA.
— M.L.
(6/1/2006)
Montenisa 2004 Brut Satèn Chardonnay (Franciacorta)
- $32
Loads of peach and honey open the nose of this creamy, rich Chardonnay-based sparkling wine. In the mouth, the wine delivers sharp acidity and piquant effervescence.
— M.L.
(12/31/2011)
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