The 2011 Franciacorta Brut starts with drying mineral notes and clean tones of white peach, passion fruit and toasted almond. As the wine warms in the glass, it begins to show more robust tones of toasted bread or French baguette. The wine exhibits delicate perlage that is steely and firm. This blend of 75% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Nero does a great job of refreshing the palate. Only 30% of the wine sees contact with neutral oak.