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Hidden Tuscany Rating
Baracchi's Spumante Brut, in Valdichiana, is a 100 % Trebbiano aged 30 months on lees using the Charmat method. Its limitation: no distinction or precise appellation is mentioned, despite a price of 22.15 €.
Tuscan Trebbiano grape variety and Valdichiana/Cortona zones named; precise appellation not mentioned, which holds back the score.
No award or guide is mentioned; Baracchi is named, but without any attested reputation in the texts. Score based on mere absence.
At 22.15 € (struck through 27.39 €), without distinction or prestigious appellation, the price remains fair for a 30-month Charmat spumante; reservation.
Lemon, green apple, white flowers, fresh bread profile; pairings with aperitif, antipasti, fish, fresh cheeses; serve at 6-8 °C. Variety and precision push the score up.
Baracchi is named in Valdichiana; Charmat method and 30 months on lees specified. Organic, manual harvesting not specified, hence the reservation.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where the sun caresses the vines and every sip tells a story. Today, I'm taking you to discover a sparkling treasure, the Spumante Brut from the Baracchi estate, a bubble that defies conventional ideas about Trebbiano.
It is in the gentle Valdichiana, a region often associated with robust red wines, that the Baracchi family chose to grow its Trebbiano to create this Spumante Brut. The Baracchi estate, with its innovative approach, demonstrates that Tuscany can also shine through its sparkling wines. This wine is made from 100% Trebbiano grapes, a typically Tuscan variety, here elevated to offer a unique sparkling experience.
Visually, this Spumante presents itself with a brilliant straw-yellow color, animated by a fine and persistent perlage that irresistibly invites tasting. On the nose, you will be charmed by sober and pleasant sensations: notes of fresh citrus and green apple delicately blend with a hint of white flowers. A light touch of freshly baked bread brings a subtly sapid quality, enriching its aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine is dry and slender, perfectly balanced between vibrant acidity and a certain roundness. Its body is contained and its discreet persistence leaves the palate clean, ready for the next sip.
This Spumante Brut is an invitation to conviviality. It naturally lends itself to the aperitif, opening the taste buds with elegance. You can pair it with a variety of antipasti, delicate seafood dishes or fresh cheeses without ever overshadowing them. Its freshness and finesse also make it ideal as a wine for an entire meal, for those who appreciate pleasant, non-intrusive bubbles. Serve it chilled, between 6 and 8 °C, in a flute to fully appreciate its liveliness and the consistency of its bubbles. It is a bubble that will surprise you with its versatility and its ability to brighten any moment, a true gem of Tuscany to discover.