Pop this and the whole mood lifts. Balbi Soprani Corte Castello is a dry Italian sparkler with a fine, tickly stream of bubbles and a fruity, floral lift that makes the first sip feel like good news. It's the bottle you grab when you want something celebratory but not heavy, light on its feet at 11.5%, friendly enough for a Tuesday and smart enough for a toast. Get it cold, get it open, and let Piedmont do the rest.
Pale straw in the glass with a steady rise of fine bubbles. The nose is floral and fruity with a soft whiff of fresh bread from the yeast. On the palate it's dry, not sweet, with orchard and citrus fruit, a clean balanced acidity that keeps it lively, and a crisp finish that leaves you ready for the next sip. Pinot Blanc keeps it gentle and approachable rather than sharp.
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This comes from Balbi Soprani, a Piedmont label run by the Capetta family up in northwest Italy. They've been winemakers since the early 1900s, and in the 1970s they planted their roots properly around Santo Stefano Belbo and Cossano Belbo, in the hills on the edge of the Langhe near Asti. That's classic Italian fizz country, the same corner that gives the world Moscato and Asti. Corte Castello is their everyday-celebration sparkler, made to be poured often rather than saved for one big occasion.
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- What is the price of Balbi Soprani Corte Castello 2016 75cl?
Balbi Soprani Corte Castello 2016 75cl is KSh 2,129 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Balbi Soprani Corte Castello 2016 75cl taste like?
It's a dry sparkling wine with fine bubbles, a floral and fruity nose, orchard and citrus fruit on the palate, and balanced acidity with a clean, crisp finish. Easygoing rather than sharp.
- What is the ABV of Balbi Soprani Corte Castello?
It's 11.5% ABV, so it's light and sociable, easy to enjoy across an evening.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's dry. You get plenty of fruit on the nose and palate, but it finishes clean and crisp, not sugary.
- How should I serve it?
Chill it well, around 6 to 8°C, and pour it into a tulip or white-wine glass to hold the bubbles and aromas. Great as an aperitif or in a light spritz.
- What food pairs with it?
Lovely with salty snacks, light seafood, creamy cheeses, grilled chicken, and fresh fruit with ice cream for dessert.
- Where is it from and what grape is it?
It's an Italian sparkling wine from Balbi Soprani in Piedmont, made from Pinot Blanc.
Balbi Soprani Corte Castello 2016 75cl
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Balbi Soprani Corte Castello 2016 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Balbi Soprani Corte Castello 2016 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,129. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.