Vino del Mese / October
This month we head north to Lombardia.
Most visitors come to this region to relax
on Lago di Como or shop in Milano.
However, many people are not aware that
Lombardia is also Italy’s top spumante
producing region. Spumante, which
is made using the same process as
champagne, is also made from the same
grape varietals as champagne (largely
chardonnay and/or pinot nero/noir).
Our wine pick this month is a Spumante
called Franciacorta Gran Cuvee’ Brut
from Bellavista. This sparkling wine
comes from the Bellavista Franciacorta
Estate which has been owned by the
Moretti family since 1977. It’s made from
mostly Chardonnay (75%) and the rest
Pinot Nero (25%) (Pinot Noir in French)
and aged for 7 months in barrique.
It’s extremely pleasant on the nose calling
to mind notes of pollin, bee’s wax, nuts,
minerals and white flowers. It’s elegant
and bright pairing very nicely with
delicate seafood like lobster, but it’s also
the perfect aperitivo or digestivo. There
were only 80,000 bottles of this Spumante
made.
Excellent vintages include 1997, 1998,
1999, 2000 and 2002.
All month, Cittanuova patrons can take
advantage of a 10% discount on our
Franciacorta Gran Cuvee’ Brut 2000.
Offer valid the entire month of October.
29 Newtown Lane
East Hampton,NY
631-324-6300
www.cittanuova.com