Primo Franco Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG

Nino Franco

Pronunciation
pro-SEK-oh dee val-do-BYA-den-ay
Year
2011
Type
Sparkling
Winery
Nino Franco
Region
Veneto
Oenologist
Primo Franco

Overview

This is Prosecco at its best and most charming! Valdobbiadene is located in the northeast of Italy in the region called the Veneto. This is the region that we know for Amarone and Soave – and as well for Prosecco. Grape characteristics- the soil and the climate give birth to this light and refreshing sparkling wine. It is easy to drink and match with many kinds of food. Prosecco is also typically served before a meal as an apertivo. Here in our Canadian market, it is also a versatile brunch wine.

Wine Notes

Grape Variety
100% Prosecco grapes.
Vinification
Pressing, destemming, cooling of must and fermentation in steel tanks at controlled temperature. Second fermentation giving the sparkle occurs in tank
Aging
For several months in the bottle before release to the market.
Alcohol
11.5%
| Appearance
Light straw-coloured, bright.
| Aroma
Very fine, persistent, pleasant, and crisp with an element of golden apple.
| Taste
Creamy, refreshing and balanced with a slightly sweet profile.
| Serving Suggestions
As an aperitif with hors-d’oeuvre and with asparagus risotto and pizza with gorgonzola and pear and pine nuts

Primo Franco Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG

Suggested Retail:
$30.00
CSPC#:
702877
Available Sizes:
375ml
750ml
Bottles Per Case:
6

Reviews

The Wine Advocate - Robert Parker -90 points

The 2007 Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Primo Franco is a delicious, well-delineated wine. It offers a cream-textured expression of sweet ripe peaches, mint and jasmine in a medium-bodied but rich style. This gorgeous, beautifully balanced wine is another stunning Prosecco from Nino Franco. The Primo Franco has 30 grams per liter residual sugar which contributes to its expansive textured.