Franciacorta Blanc de Noir Riserva Nature 2017 750ml - Monte Alto

Monte Alto – Franciacorta Blanc de Noir Riserva Nature represents the most profound, austere, and refined expression of the winery's production. This Riserva is made exclusively from red grapes harvested in the most suitable vineyards, crafted with extreme care to enhance the purity of the fruit and the strength of Franciacorta's morainic terroir. The choice of Nature, meaning the total absence of dosage, allows the wine to be experienced in its most authentic form: clean, supple, and of rare complexity.

The bouquet is expansive and layered. Notes of red berries, currants, and raspberries intertwine with citrusy aromas of grapefruit and orange zest. Long aging on the lees imparts elegant nuances of fresh almond, hazelnut, brioche, light toasting, and a hint of dry pastries. The mineral component is intense and clearly recognizable, with chalky and wet stone sensations that recall the morainic origins of the soils. It is a complex, profound, and ever-evolving nose.

On the palate, the Franciacorta Blanc de Noir Riserva Nature is taut, vibrant, and well-structured. The palate is impeccably clean and dynamic, with a crisp freshness that balances the natural richness of the black grapes. The bubbles are extremely fine and persistent, almost creamy, while the minerality emerges with strength and precision, lending verticality and an unmistakable flavor momentum. The finish is very long, savory, and luminous, with hints of red fruit, citrus, and delicate toasted notes that linger elegantly.