Muratori - Villa Crespia Riserva Francesco Iacono Franciacorta 2004 (750ml) Montsalvat

Muratori - Villa Crespia Riserva Francesco Iacono Franciacorta 2004 (750ml) MontsalvatThe 2004 Franciacorta Francesco Iacono Dosaggio Zero Riserva (the bottle was disgorged in 2012) shows warm aromas of butter croissant, apricot, caramel, baking spice and roasted nuts. The classic 2004 vintage is one of finesse and staying power. A persistent vein of minerality frames the wines medium, creamy finish. Despite its many years in the making, this elegantly aged Franciacorta tastes much younger than it really is.

marked by cool temperatures

Asproponents of the principles of biodynamic farming

and we reached phenolic maturity earlier than expected

a field blend

This wine is brilliant yellow in color

clove and black pepper

growing from a production of 36

The climate here is much more Mediterranean than in the north

The texture is reminiscent of a crisp layer of nougatine on a velvety cream pastry filled with plump red plums and ripe cherries

minerals and spices

somewhat sclerotic Lugana region

flavorful hints of raspberry and a zesty mineral finish