Country: Italy

Region: Lombardy (Franciacorta)

Vintage: NV

Cépage: Chardonnay (75%); Pinot Nero (15%); Pinot Bianco (10%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 91 (RP); 92 (JS)

"Packaged in a transparent bottle and an easily recognized yellow-gold label, the NV Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige Brut is among Ca' del Bosco's most affordable and accessible sparkling wines. It offers steady consistency year after year. I've always loved the bouquet of this wine. It shows a slightly spicy side that reminds me of Christmas oranges nailed with cloves. In the mouth, the wine is lean and crisp with fine and persistent perlage."

Monica Larner (RP) - 06/21