Franciacorta,1976RedWine

Sans

This mature Franciacorta hails from Catturich Ducco, a historic Lombard estate known for producing traditional method sparkling wines with elegance and ageing potential. The wine displays a golden-amber colour with subtle hints of copper, reflecting over forty-five years of careful maturation. On the nose, it reveals aromas of dried apricot, toasted almonds, brioche, gentle honeyed notes, and a hint of hazelnut. The palate is smooth and harmonious, with fine, gentle bubbles carrying flavours of ripe stone fruits, toasted bread, and delicate nutty undertones. The finish is long, elegant, and refined, showcasing the wine’s depth, finesse, and classic Franciacorta character.

Decanting: Stand the bottle upright for 2–3 days prior to opening to allow any sediment to settle. Decant slowly and carefully through a fine strainer, allowing 1–2 hours of gentle aeration before serving at 8–10°C. A fragile cork is very common with older bottles, where the wine has been in prolonged contact with the cork over many decades. We therefore recommend straining any cork fragments during the decanting process.