Cost: $23.99 Cayman Islands
Grape Variety: Cococciola
Category: Sparkling wine
Location Bought: Blackbeard’s, Cayman Islands
Country: Italy
Region: Abruzzo
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Fantini
Alcohol: 12% Alcohol/Vol.
Description: Straw colour with a medium+ intense nose and full mousse.
A good alternative to Prosecco utilizing the Cococciola grape
Positives: This wine features lots of peach, pear & honeydew melon. Medium body with good acidity & a fairly long length.
Negatives: None.
Interesting Notes:
- Thanks to Roberto from Blackbeard’s for recommending this wine.
- In collaboration with Swarovski, a Swarovski crystal is impeded in the label.
Drink now on its own or pair it with grilled cheese with pear & ham.
Tasted: 9 March 2014
Best Buy
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 9/10, Total: 18/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+
A sincere review! For sure, it’ a good choice and worthy to be tasted at least once.. especially at special occasions.