Aromas of yellow spring flower, mature stone fruit and bread crust waft out of the glass on this elegantly structured blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Nero. The precise palate offers ripe yellow-apple, unsweetened lemon-zest, almond and savory mineral notes alongside bright acidity. A refined, persistent perlage provides finesse. - 92pts Wine Enthusiast
Winemaker Notes
Bottle age brings out the singular expression of the Bagnadore. Production is small and only made in top vintages. The unique microclimate and age of the vines lends complexity and longevity. Dosage zéro is often a chosen style with grapes of high quality. Even ripening also contributes to this decision, as it preserves acid structure, delineated aromas and florality.
Professional Ratings
98
Wine Enthusiast
93
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About the Producer
Franciacorta is marked by a long and deep sense of place. It references both a place of origin in name (Franciacorta is Italy’s first sparkling DOCG) and a method of production, metodo classico, where second fermentation occurs in bottle. The hills surrounding Lake Iseo form a glacial amphitheater, and it is here where the bubbly wines of Franciacorta were widely prized and consumed as early as the 13th century. Since 1870, Barone Pizzini has captured the area’s long cultural significance to help shape both Franciacorta’s legacy and contemporary character.
