Marchesi De' Frescobaldi Frescobaldi Brut 2009
One of the major and largest vine growing businesses in Europe, Frescobaldi owns nine estates covering over 1,000 ha of vineyards, all located in excellent areas for fine wines. Directly managed by its family members, Frescobaldi produces almost 7 million bottles and the wines are exported to over 60 countries throughout the world. The Frescobaldi name goes back many centuries into the history of art, culture, trade and finance of Italy in general and Tuscany in particular. From the second half of the last century, the Frescobaldi's were keen players in the development of Tuscan vine-growing They were the first to plants new varieties such as Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot and Pinot and to adopt new planting, cultivation a wine-making systems in their properties.
Vinification
Harvest period: Fine settembre Vineyard practices: Manual Fermentation vats: Stainless steel for the first fermentation, bottle for the second.
Viticulture
Tasting Note
Bright straw-yellow with generous long-lasting bubbles. A dry and complex sparkling wine with lively full flavours, good weight and appealing nuances of crisp lemon-edged fruit.
Everyday Serving Suggestion
An excellent aperitivo with nibbles; or serve with sushi, seafood dishes or aged cheese
Country / Region / Appellation
IT / Tuscany / Toscana IGT
Winemaker
Nicolo D'Afflitto
Additional Resources:
http://www.frescobaldi.it/