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 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 86.8 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 132 notes)

 Tasted by rjsmall on 11/7/2009: Exellent pre dinner drink. Light, lemon zest. Good mouthfeel with nice length. (196 views)
 Tasted by palesch on 10/14/2009 & rated 88 points: (410 views)
 Tasted by gigabit on 10/11/2009 & rated 86 points: (402 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. (514 views)
 Tasted by Anonymous on 9/25/2009 & rated 87 points: (484 views)
 Tasted by fries on 9/19/2009 & rated 89 points: 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. (712 views)
 Tasted by jeffkirk on 9/1/2009 & rated 86 points: (603 views)
 Tasted by Deb293 on 8/11/2009 & rated 85 points: Rather dry with flavors of anise and pear. OK. (971 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. (990 views)
 Tasted by a4cb on 7/18/2009 & rated 90 points: (726 views)
 Tasted by 1800kidney on 6/22/2009 & rated 85 points: Always enjoyable.. (1249 views)
 Tasted by a4cb on 6/20/2009 & rated 90 points: (803 views)
 Tasted by the godfather on 6/5/2009 & rated 89 points: very tasty (1326 views)
 Tasted by the godfather on 5/31/2009 & rated 89 points: this was a serious prosecco (1360 views)
 Tasted by gcaflisch on 5/22/2009 & rated 87 points: (515 views)
 Tasted by kyosh on 5/10/2009 & rated 88 points: Bubblies are fun! Peaches, Pears and a little citrus. Not too dry, not too sweet, just right (1378 views)
 Tasted by DHG on 4/28/2009 & rated 87 points: While I would not call this prosecco steely or even racy (the mineral component overshadows the acidic), the style is dry with a nice backbone. What a revelation for a prosecco. This prosecco stays firmly in the camp of simple, dry and refreshing. I'll go for that. With notes of toasty yeastiness, subtle present fruit and minerality on the lingering finish. (1083 views)
 Tasted by vrullo on 4/18/2009 & rated 88 points: (1089 views)
 Tasted by jdbcolumbus on 4/16/2009 & rated 88 points: Nice mousse, refreshing with tart citrus and some yeast. (1515 views)
 Tasted by Anonymous on 4/9/2009 & rated 88 points: (1159 views)
 Tasted by hutch on 4/1/2009 & rated 88 points: Walker tasting with Negociants, Solomon, and Vin Divino: Good fruit. Nice acidity. Clean. 88ish (1628 views)
 Tasted by cphd on 3/30/2009 & rated 90 points: (598 views)
 Tasted by vrullo on 3/27/2009 & rated 88 points: (1196 views)
 Tasted by vrullo on 3/25/2009 & rated 88 points: (1256 views)
 Tasted by a4cb on 2/27/2009 & rated 91 points: (1296 views)
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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
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  • 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

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