Rizzini Franciacorta Brut Millesimato 2010

100% Chardonnay, spending 5 years on the lees from an organic producer. Franciacorta is one of the few regions in the world which rivals Champagne in consistency and quality. Great balance between freshness and maturity: mushroom, bruised apple, lemon rind, clove, cinnamon, and roasted almond aromas on the complex, serious nose leading on to a fresh, dry palate with high acidity and a lean mineral texture. An intriguing alternative to Blanc de Blancs from Champagne.