THE FRANCIACORTA THAT CONQUERS WINE ENTHUSIAST

A great vintage that achieves great success: Franciacorta Extra Brut CruPerdu DOCG Grande Annata 2016 by Castello Bonomi enters the Top Ten of the long-awaited Wine Enthusiast ranking. An exceptional achievement for the only Franciacorta in the list of the 100 best wines of 2023 drawn up by the prestigious American trade magazine.

<< Reading the name of Castello Bonomi among the top ten wines of one of the most important international rankings is a source of immense joy for us. - Say Carlo and Roberto Paladin, at the helm of Castello Bonomi and Casa Paladin - Seeing the daily commitment that our family and all our collaborators consistently bring to the vineyard and cellar materialize is a great satisfaction. This recognition makes us even more proud of our work and pushes us to continually improve. >>

This Franciacorta comes from Chardonnay (70%) and Pinot Noir (30%) of the same vintage. Only in the best years do the grapes of these two vines reach a particular acid structure and flavor, characteristics that are also found in the wine, giving greater complexity and longevity.

<< The calcareous soil rich in mineral salts of Monte Orfano, the good temperature variations given by the height of the mountain and the temperate climate create a unique territory that gives great complexity and singularity to our Franciacorta. – Says Luigi Bersini, Chef de Cave of Castello Bonomi . - 2016 was one of the best vintages in Franciacorta from a qualitative point of view. The limited production quantities have allowed us to focus on creating a Franciacorta with great prospects. Our work consists precisely in enhancing the peculiarity of the territory to give exceptionality to the wine. >>

Franciacorta Extra Brut CruPerdu DOCG Grande Annata 2016 is a classic method of structure, perfect for accompanying an important meal. On the nose, notes of white pulp fruit and tropical fruit stand out, which, over time, give way to balsamic sensations. Great balance and finesse in the perlage