Local Wine Tasting Experience in Verona City Center
Discover four wines from Verona & Veneto region with local pairings in a wine bar located in the city center. A sommelier will provide insights in a fine tasting experience.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs3 yrs8 yrs
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 in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lemon zest, chalk mineral, dry herb
Palate: citrus pith, racy acidity, fine mineral, taut dry finish
Nino Franco's zero-dosage Brut Nature expression for consumers wanting the driest, most mineral face of Valdobbiadene DOCG Glera. Under 3 g/l residual sugar and racy acidity make this one of the most food-focused Proseccos in the portfolio.
What it pairs with
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Plateau de fruits de mer
Zero dosage and racy mineral acidity are ideal for a mixed seafood platter. -
Burrata with salt flakes
The austerity of Brut Nature is lifted by the lactic richness of burrata.
How to serve Nino Franco Brut Nature Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Plateau de fruits de mer, Burrata with salt flakes. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Brut Nature category emerged in the Prosecco DOCG zone in the 2010s as producers responded to demand for drier, more artisanal expressions. Nino Franco's Brut Nature represents Primo Franco's commitment to showing the full range of Glera's expression, from the classic fruity Rustico to the austerity of zero dosage.
- 2016: Nino Franco releases a dedicated Brut Nature (zero dosage) Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG.
Facts
- Producer
- Nino Franco · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Glera
- Classification
- Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG
- Oak
- No oak; zero-dosage Charmat method
- ABV
- 11.0%
- Price
- EUR 18-26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2016
Frequently asked about Nino Franco Brut Nature Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore
What does Nino Franco Brut Nature Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore taste like?
On the nose, green apple, lemon zest, chalk mineral, dry herb. On the palate, citrus pith, racy acidity, fine mineral, taut dry finish. Structurally light-bodied, racy acidity with a clean and austere finish. Nino Franco's zero-dosage Brut Nature expression for consumers wanting the driest, most mineral face of Valdobbiadene DOCG Glera. Under 3 g/l residual sugar and racy acidity make this one of the most food-focused Proseccos in the portfolio.
When should I drink Nino Franco Brut Nature Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore?
Drink 1-3 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Nino Franco Brut Nature Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore?
Plateau de fruits de mer is the canonical pairing; Burrata with salt flakes is the other strong match. Zero dosage and racy mineral acidity are ideal for a mixed seafood platter.
What grapes are in Nino Franco Brut Nature Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore?
The blend is Glera. The wine is classified as Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG.
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