• 92 Points
    Antica Fratta 2009 Quintessence Extra Brut Riserva (Franciacorta)

    Bread-crust, chamomile, underbrush and mature yellow stone-fruit aromas form the nose on this dry, intriguing sparkler. At 11 years old, it shows complexity and freshness, offering toasted hazelnut, mature golden apple, unsweetened lemon drop and a hint of saline before closing on a coffee-bean note. A refined perlage provides finesse.

    — K.O. Published 12/31/2020
  • 92 Points
    Antica Fratta 2009 Quintessence Extra Brut Riserva (Franciacorta)

    Bread-crust, chamomile, underbrush and mature yellow stone-fruit aromas form the nose on this dry, intriguing sparkler. At 11 years old, it shows complexity and freshness, offering toasted hazelnut, mature golden apple, unsweetened lemon drop and a hint of saline before closing on a coffee-bean note. A refined perlage provides finesse.

    — K.O. Published 12/31/2020
  • 92 Points
    Antica Fratta 2009 Quintessence Extra Brut Riserva (Franciacorta)

    Bread-crust, chamomile, underbrush and mature yellow stone-fruit aromas form the nose on this dry, intriguing sparkler. At 11 years old, it shows complexity and freshness, offering toasted hazelnut, mature golden apple, unsweetened lemon drop and a hint of saline before closing on a coffee-bean note. A refined perlage provides finesse.

    — K.O. Published 12/31/2020
  • 92 Points
    Antica Fratta 2009 Quintessence Extra Brut Riserva (Franciacorta)

    Bread-crust, chamomile, underbrush and mature yellow stone-fruit aromas form the nose on this dry, intriguing sparkler. At 11 years old, it shows complexity and freshness, offering toasted hazelnut, mature golden apple, unsweetened lemon drop and a hint of saline before closing on a coffee-bean note. A refined perlage provides finesse.

    — K.O. Published 12/31/2020