Producer | Fantinel |
Country | Italy |
Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
Varietal | Pinot Noir Blend |
Vintage | 2018 |
Sku | SPK313 |
Size | 750ml |
Crisp red fruits, zippy citrus, and juicy orchard fruits mingle with notes of brioche, spices, subtle minerality, and a touch of jam in the immediately appealing One & Only Rose. Generous mousse tickles the palate, while lively minerality and elegant acidity propel this food-friendly wine to a satisfying, refreshing finish. A blend of 90% Pinot Nero and 10% Chardonnay, the grapes for this cru Spumante are hand-harvested; after the first fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel, this wine enjoys a 150-day second fermentation with natural yeasts in the Charmat method before bottling.
The original Pane Vino & San Daniele has essentially precipitated the launch of an upscale "chain"of sorts, with numerous outposts located in towns throughout northern Italy. These establishments are intended to promote the slow food philosophy and the enjoyment of local products, with an emphasis on the wines of Fantinel and the hams it produces in conjunction with the Testa e Molinaro company. At the time of this writing (August 2008), the locations numbered 20, though expansion plans include international destinations, as well as additional regional outposts. Such an operation, of course, provides a perfect context in which to showcase the extensive portfolio of Fantinel, which operates several distinct labels. However, Fantinel began serving as a foremost ambassador of Friuli shortly into its second decade, undertaking various partnerships dedicated to establishing a recognized place for Friuli on the international scene. In fact, it was one of the first Friulian estates to sell
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