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The 2016 Holiday Auction, Part I
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Estimate: $30
"Disgorged Autumn 2015".
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"The NV Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige Brut is packaged in a squat and transparent bottle. This beautiful sparkling wine shows a unique aromatic profile with spicy notes of spearmint and fresh oregano leaf that pop to the top. Beyond those vertical aromas are heavier tones of stone fruit, honeydew melon and blanched almond. This Franciacorta (75% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Bianco and 15% Pinot Nero) offers spicy and vibrant aromatic tones that you don't find in its peers. Ca' del Bosco has made some important vineyard acquisitions in prime growing spots within the last year or so. The estate purchased a five-hectare plot called Fornaci that will be planted to Chardonnay within the next year. Sandy soils are rich in limestone deposits. It is located 235 meters above sea level and boasts East and Southeast exposures. The second acquisition is the 13-hectare Sant'Anna vineyard. It is planted to Pinot Nero, in smaller part, and Chardonnay occupies the biggest part. The Pinot Nero vines are eight years old and the Chardonnay is 11 years old. This vineyard is very steep with terraces that range from 180 to 230 meters above sea level."
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"The NV Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige Brut is packaged in a squat and transparent bottle. This beautiful sparkling wine shows a unique aromatic profile with spicy notes of spearmint and fresh oregano leaf that pop to the top. Beyond those vertical aromas are heavier tones of stone fruit, honeydew melon and blanched almond. This Franciacorta (75% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Bianco and 15% Pinot Nero) offers spicy and vibrant aromatic tones that you don't find in its peers. Ca' del Bosco has made some important vineyard acquisitions in prime growing spots within the last year or so. The estate purchased a five-hectare plot called Fornaci that will be planted to Chardonnay within the next year. Sandy soils are rich in limestone deposits. It is located 235 meters above sea level and boasts East and Southeast exposures. The second acquisition is the 13-hectare Sant'Anna vineyard. It is planted to Pinot Nero, in smaller part, and Chardonnay occupies the biggest part. The Pinot Nero vines are eight years old and the Chardonnay is 11 years old. This vineyard is very steep with terraces that range from 180 to 230 meters above sea level."
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