The Cellar
Franciacorta Riserva
The short answer
Franciacorta Riserva: Lombardy metodo classico sparkling, bottle-aged 60+ months. Italy's answer to Champagne. Pour it in a real glass or don't bother.
- Style
- Lombardy metodo classico sparkling, bottle-aged 60+ months
- Glass
- 50°F / 10°C, white wine glass, not a flute
- Strength
- See the build
How Larry builds it
Pairs with: oysters, fritto misto, the toast before dinner
Serve: 50°F / 10°C, white wine glass, not a flute
Larry’s rule: Italy's answer to Champagne. Pour it in a real glass or don't bother.
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