Il Mosnel Brut DOCG Franciacorta DOCG NV 1500ML
Grape: Chardonnay - Pinot Blanc - Pinot Noir
Ageing potential: 4 – 8 years
Serving temperature and food pairing: Chilled, 5 - 7 °C as an aperitif, with pasta dishes, mild cheeses, grilled fish and cheese fondue
Il Mosnel has been producing wines since 1836, and was one of the first producers of DOC Franciacorta when the appellation was created in the 1960s. The estate was planted to Franciacorta varietals by Emanuela Barboglio, and her children - the fifth generation to inherit the land - now run the operation, along with a team of winemakers and viticulturist.
It boasts a subtle white-gold hue, and a slender, silky bead of pin-point bubbles. A refined aromatic medley of elderflower and hawthorn blossom nuances crisp Mediterranean citrus, pear and apple, apricot and melon, along with subtle impressions of wild herbs and almonds. Crisp fruit and a tangy acidity are gloriously abundant in the mouth, concluding with a finish that is long-lingering, elegant, and beautifully balanced.