3 reviews for Francone “Valsellera” Metodo Classico Sparkling Nebbiolo Rosé Brut NV
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Francone “Valsellera” Metodo Classico Sparkling Nebbiolo Rosé Brut NV
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| Vintage | NV |
| ABV | 12.5% |
Francone “Valsellera” Metodo Classico Sparkling Nebbiolo Rosé Brut NV
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| Winemaker | |
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| Geographical Indication | |
| Grape | |
| Vintage | NV |
| ABV | 12.5% |
Gorgeous UK-exclusive sparkling rosé made from the powerful Nebbiolo grape
This sparkling rosé wine from award-winning winemaker Fabrizio Francone is a delightfully unusual bubbly. It is made from Nebbiolo, which is normally reserved for the legendary reds of Piedmont: Barolo and Barbaresco.
Winemaking
Valsellera is crafted using the classic method – similar to the way Champagne is made. The grapes were hand-harvested in late summer from the winemaker’s family vineyard in Neive. After crushing, the juice was left in contact with the skins for a few hours to absorb the distinctive Nebbiolo flavours, and then fermented at 16°C. Finally, it was aged in the bottle on its lees for three years – a very long period for a rosé. This extended ageing smoothened the muscular and coarse tannins Nebbiolo is famous for, and helped the wine to develop a velvety, delicate character.
Tasting notes
Bright ruby colour. On the nose, it is fruity, with aromas of raspberry, wild strawberry, vanilla and toasted bread. The wine is fresh and dry, with high acidity, a medium body and low alcohol. It has a delicate mousse, pronounced flavours and a long finish.
Awards
Decanter World Wine Awards 2022 – Bronze Medal (NV) | Falstaff Magazin 2021 – 93 points | I Vini Di Veronelli 2021 – 2 stars
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Jenny –
One of the best!
I love a good sparkling wine, and this is very good! Smooth and generous flavour, with just the right amount of bubbles. Too good to keep for special occasions!
Paola –
Perfect Celebration Fizz! This wine is the perfect choice to toast a special occasion. Everyone loved this. It’s so easy to drink. Not too dry. Fruity and well balanced.
Megan –
Everyone we’ve offered this rose to has really liked it. It has an unusual depth of delicate but balanced flavours and aromas, just how you might imagine in a fantasy spring fruit orchard