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Structure

Bodylight
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Light-bodiedMedium acidityDryPersistent finish

Aroma: orange blossom, lemon blossom, ripe apple

Palate: dry, elegant

Pale straw with fine, persistent bubbles; citrus-blossom and apple aromas and a dry, elegant palate.

What it pairs with

History

Noblesse is Benanti's traditional-method sparkling wine made from Carricante grown on Etna's eastern and southern slopes at 700 to 850 metres. A separate 48-month bottling is also listed by the producer.

Facts

Producer
Benanti Viticoltori · visiting guide
Grapes
Carricante
Classification
Terre Siciliane IGT Spumante Metodo Classico Brut
Oak
Fermented in stainless steel, matured on the lees until late spring, second fermentation in bottle; disgorged after 24 months and rested at least 3 months

Frequently asked about Benanti Noblesse Metodo Classico Brut

What does Benanti Noblesse Metodo Classico Brut taste like?

On the nose, orange blossom, lemon blossom, ripe apple. On the palate, dry, elegant. Pale straw with fine, persistent bubbles; citrus-blossom and apple aromas and a dry, elegant palate.

What food pairs with Benanti Noblesse Metodo Classico Brut?

Fried calamari is a strong match. Other good matches include Raw red prawns and Sicilian arancini with ragu. Bubbles and acidity cut the batter; citrus blossom suits a squeeze of lemon.

What grapes are in Benanti Noblesse Metodo Classico Brut?

Carricante. The wine is classified as Terre Siciliane IGT Spumante Metodo Classico Brut.

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