Cesarini Sforza Brut, Metodo Classico - NV

Name: Cesarini Sforza Brut, Metodo Classico
Brand: Cesarini Sforza
SKU: 48772
Price: 19.97 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 48772 750 mL

The Chardonnay for this wine comes from the areas of Colline Avisiane, Valle di Cembra, and Valsugana. This dry sparkling white is produced in the metodo classico style, akin to the production of Champagne. Aging on the lees in for a minimum of 2 years. With citrus, white flowers, and brioche, this is a perfect sparkler for any event or dinner.

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Color

White

Vintage

Country

Italy

Region

Trentino-Alto Adige

Sub-Region

Trentino

Producer

Cesarini Sforza

Grape Variety

Chardonnay

Production Methods

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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Staff Pick Notes

Prosecco and Franciacorta dominate the Italian sparkling wine conversation so this Cesarini Sforza Brut really took me by surprise. This is really quite delicious and a good price too. Franciacorta is great but the pricing, like with many wines, have gone up so the value compared to Champagne is just not there sometimes. Here you are getting Méthode Champenoise, made from 100% Chardonnay with 2 years plus of lees aging which give a wonder texture and depth of flavor.

- JGM

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