Barone Pizzini

Animante Extra Brut Franciacorta White Blend

8.931 ratings
8.913 pro ratings
Terre Di Franciacorta, Brescia, Lombardia, Italy
White Blend
Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Goose, Squash & Root Vegetables, Pork, Mushrooms, Shellfish, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Manchego & Parmesan, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Byron C Mayes

Star bright straw gold with persistent small bubbles. Abundant nose of citrus and white flowers. Firm acidity leads the medium light body and intros a palate of satsuma and honeysuckle. An excellent companion to rich fare like pot pies, Alfredo sauces, and firm white fish. Your *real* Italian alternative to Champagne.

Star bright straw gold with persistent small bubbles. Abundant nose of citrus and white flowers. Firm acidity leads the medium light body and intros a palate of satsuma and honeysuckle. An excellent companion to rich fare like pot pies, Alfredo sauces, and firm white fish. Your *real* Italian alternative to Champagne.

Aug 5th, 2018
Adam Kincaid

Pretty good. Has this round zestness to it. Yeasty and some spice, I primarily get lemon pound cake, and some acidity that comes with that.

Pretty good. Has this round zestness to it. Yeasty and some spice, I primarily get lemon pound cake, and some acidity that comes with that.

May 23rd, 2018
Chris Paul

Wine Educator Copain Wines

9.3

Great bubbles from Italy. Toasted brioche, Meyer lemons, and white flowers. Would be a great bottle to try again several years down the road. #saberit #bubbles #alpinewine

Great bubbles from Italy. Toasted brioche, Meyer lemons, and white flowers. Would be a great bottle to try again several years down the road. #saberit #bubbles #alpinewine

1 person found it helpfulFeb 3rd, 2015
Napa Valley Wine Academy

Solid #franciacorta love the citrus and brioche explosion on the attack #napavalleywineacademy

Solid #franciacorta love the citrus and brioche explosion on the attack #napavalleywineacademy

Jul 14th, 2015
Matthew Iaconis

Owner/Winemaker Brick & Mortar

8.8

Nice - nothing to flashy but solid.

Nice - nothing to flashy but solid.

Feb 3rd, 2015
Xista

Delightful light bubbly, mineral, herbal, citrusy

Delightful light bubbly, mineral, herbal, citrusy

Oct 22nd, 2023
Kevin Løk

Runner-up for Wine Of The Night but definitely the pleasant surprise of the night. Little funky nose and not particularly effervescent for a sparkler. Acidity is muted and feels like a “real wine” as opposed to those chemically enhanced science experiments that pass for luxury wine life in some quarters. Definitely would serve this to my most discerning guests like @Sam Shepard @Brendan Devine and if I could be so blessed, the GOATs of the wine world like @Ron R @Mike R @Willie Carter, a little something off the beaten path.

Runner-up for Wine Of The Night but definitely the pleasant surprise of the night. Little funky nose and not particularly effervescent for a sparkler. Acidity is muted and feels like a “real wine” as opposed to those chemically enhanced science experiments that pass for luxury wine life in some quarters. Definitely would serve this to my most discerning guests like @Sam Shepard @Brendan Devine and if I could be so blessed, the GOATs of the wine world like @Ron R @Mike R @Willie Carter, a little something off the beaten path.

Nov 25th, 2021
Riccardo Arrigoni

AIS I

Jun 23rd, 2021
Patrice Conxicoeur

Citrussy and flowery, small bubbles, medium length and feeling light on alcohol.

Citrussy and flowery, small bubbles, medium length and feeling light on alcohol.

May 8th, 2021
Raun Kupiec

Light yeasty bread aroma. Very dry and crisp. Enjoyable.

Light yeasty bread aroma. Very dry and crisp. Enjoyable.

Aug 18th, 2018