After a flight of sparkling wines from Franciacorta, this round goes still.
Ca’ del Bosco Terre di Franciacorta DOCG Maurizio Zanella 2005
This is a concentrated white wine with layers of flavor and lots of acidity to frame it. 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Bianco, Stainless ferment and 2 mos in large oak. Bottled in Erbusco 12.5% $35 at Traverso’s Ca del Bosco
Simple and serviceable for its price level. The grapes are sourced along the Po River and the wine is bottled in Trento 12.5% $8.99 at Traverso’s Casa Girelli
J Russian River Valley Nicole’s Vineyard Pinot Noir 2004
This wine is polished – an elegant Pinot that shows its fruit and oak in a supple package, simply delicious. 14.4% $50 at the winery J