CellarTracker!™

Search: (advanced)


External search
Google (images)
Wine Advocate
Wine Spectator
Intl. Wine Cellar
BurgHound
WineZap
Vinquire
Wine-Searcher

Vintages
N.V.

From this producer
Show all wines
All tasting notes
 
  Home | All Cellars | Tasting Notes | Reports | UsersHelp | Member Sign In 
SNEAK PREVIEW OF THE NEW CELLARTRACKER! (click for more info...): Coming later in February...


 VintageN.V. Label 1 of 3 
TypeWhite - Sparkling
ProducerNino Franco (web)
VarietyProsecco
DesignationRustico
Vineyardn/a
CountryItaly
RegionVeneto
SubRegionn/a
AppellationProsecco di Valdobbiadene
UPC Code7425644990662

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 86.6 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 147 notes)

 Tasted by palesch on 2/3/2010 & rated 85 points: (96 views)
 Tasted by Mindmuse on 1/30/2010 & rated 88 points: Bright clean pear and golden delicious apple with some brioche delivered with plenty of bubbles. (219 views)
 Tasted by ezclone on 1/30/2010 & rated 86 points: (177 views)
 Tasted by ezclone on 1/30/2010 & rated 86 points: (177 views)
 Tasted by ezclone on 1/30/2010 & rated 86 points: (175 views)
 Tasted by ezclone on 1/30/2010 & rated 87 points: (169 views)
 Tasted by williamswhine on 12/31/2009 & rated 91 points: Enjoyed this bottle as a replacement of champagne-- tasted great! Many enjoyed New Year's Eve. Slightly yellow, and still bubbly. Nice choice if one is looking for a Prosecco at a reasonable price. (473 views)
 Tasted by palesch on 12/27/2009 & rated 87 points: (396 views)
 Tasted by moodyman on 12/26/2009 & rated 84 points: (416 views)
 Tasted by theplatz on 12/25/2009 & rated 77 points: This wine did not impress us. Refreshing and palate cleansing, but no distinct aromas or tastes. To us, just average. (587 views)
 Tasted by BigNightOut on 12/21/2009 & rated 85 points: Hiding in my cellar i thought this was gone. Super bubbly/frothy. Stellar with a little Brin d' Amour cheese and olive toast w EVOO. (698 views)
 Tasted by Anonymous on 12/20/2009 & rated 87 points: (522 views)
 Tasted by Birch on 12/20/2009 flawed bottle: Corked. (734 views)
 Tasted by aussieabroad on 12/7/2009 & rated 86 points: Great prosecco! (898 views)
 Tasted by ezclone on 11/21/2009 & rated 87 points: delicious inexpensive prosecco (981 views)
 Tasted by rjsmall on 11/7/2009: Exellent pre dinner drink. Light, lemon zest. Good mouthfeel with nice length. (1135 views)
 Tasted by palesch on 10/14/2009 & rated 88 points: (1119 views)
 Tasted by gigabit on 10/11/2009 & rated 86 points: (1118 views)
 Tasted by Lou on 10/10/2009 & rated 90 points: Wow. This is a bright crisp wine with flavor of apples and pears and just enouigh bubles. This can be your go to bubbly for any occasion or drink everyday. (1401 views)
 Tasted by Anonymous on 9/25/2009 & rated 87 points: (1198 views)
 Tasted by fries on 9/19/2009: This was a bit of a revelation for me... certainly the first "quality" prosecco I've had. Nose is loaded with pears and ripe apples. Palette is medium dry (just enough sweetness), with some interesting mild spicy / yeasty flavours, and a refreshing finish. Excellent with a pear / caramel upside-down cake. (1637 views)
 Tasted by jeffkirk on 9/1/2009 & rated 86 points: (1317 views)
 Tasted by Deb293 on 8/11/2009 & rated 85 points: Rather dry with flavors of anise and pear. OK. (1853 views)
 Tasted by jmull on 7/24/2009 & rated 88 points: Very nice value Prosecco, sporting pure and crisp apple fruit. A little light on the acid, but great for the price. 88. (1861 views)
 Tasted by a4cb on 7/18/2009 & rated 90 points: (1433 views)
 Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine...

Professional 'Channels'
By Gary Vaynerchuk
Wine Library TV, Prosecco. Sparkling Wines From Italy - Epsiode #314 (9/13/2007)
(NINO FRANCO RUSTICO PROSECCO) #2; COLOR-medium golden; NOSE-Banana candy from RUNTS candy; apple core; sour dough component; TASTE-very lively; vibrant, youthful; Zingy; a good flavor profile; bone dry; sparkling crisp & clean; walnut flavor profile; better than many $20-40 Champagne's; RP-90; GV-no scores this week, but a BUY  BUY points
NOTE: Scores and reviews are the property of Wine Library TV. (manage subscription channels)

CellarTracker Wiki Articles (login to edit | view all articles)
Producer Website
  • Overview: This refreshing lightly sparkling white wine is obtained from 100% Prosecco grapes grown in the Valdobbiadene hills in the Veneto, about an hour north of Venice. Its easy drinking style makes it a favourite sparkler for parties and receptions. It is also a great apertivo as it enhances the appetite and is thus a nice pre-dinner wine. In Venice it is the happy hour favourite and the Venetians belly up to the bar for glasses of this as a civilized daily ritual.
  • Vinification: Pressing, destemming, cooling of must and fermentation in steel tanks at controlled temperature. Second fermentation in ”cuve close” technique
  • Aging: 2 months in the bottle before release to the market.
  • Alcohol: 12.5%
  • Appearance: Straw-coloured with bright reflections.
  • Aroma: Very fine, persistent, pleasant and crisp, with an element of golden apple.
  • Taste: Creamy, refreshing and balanced with a slightly sweet finish.
  • Serving Suggestions: As an aperitif or with shrimp hors-d’oeuvres and risotto.
  • Oenologist: Primo Franco

Definition of "sparkling wine" at Wikipedia
Processo (wikipedia)
Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctor
Veneto

 
© 2003-10 CellarTracker! LLC. All rights reserved. "CellarTracker!" is a trademark of CellarTracker! LLC. No part of this website may be used, reproduced or distributed without the prior written permission of CellarTracker! LLC. (CellarTracker! Terms and Conditions. Version 3.11.0) - Follow us on Twitter