2016 Franciacorta Vittorio Moretti Extra Brut

The 2016 Franciacorta Riserva Vittorio Moretti evolves in the glass with enriching notes of almond custard, brioche and brown spice that complement crushed yellow apples. It mixes salty and sweet in a way that makes the palate salivate throughout, even as an elegant wave of fine bubbles ushers in a mix of ripe orchard fruits and nuances of hazelnut. Structured in feel and loaded with tension, the 2016 leaves a sour citrus twang and a reverberation of saline minerals as hints of ginger pinch at the cheeks. This is a powerful rendition of the Riserva Vittorio Moretti that should excel for many years to come.