Mirabella Franciacorta Brut Edea

"Bright shiny rose in color. Fantastic fresh floral notes fill the glass; the Crispin aromas especially stand out with fine hints of yeast. The mouth-feel is pure and clean, with a nice balance of sweet fruit, elegant acidity and fine tannins that provide a long and pleasant finish. There is a nice CO2 mousse, making it very pleasant and playful." —brewer

"Brockmans is like no other gin. For gin enthusiasts it is a revelation, for gin novices it is about discovering an unexpected individual taste. It stands proudly alone from the many other types of gin due to the unique recipe of exquisite botanicals and the patient steeping distillation process. Where the more traditional notes of gin are combined with a refreshing influence of citrus and aromatic wild blackberries and blueberries. This creates an intensely smooth gin taste that is sensual and daringly different." —producer

"Hazy rose in color with a slight orange hue and earth tones. The aroma is beautifully fresh and spicy with Ginger and Lemon scent. The mouth-feel is vibrant with a refreshing effervescent mousse and has lovely texture from the Botanicals. There is a wonderful playfulness between the elegant pure fermented apple notes, the fresh herb bitterness, and the crisp acidity. It is a perfect balance that gives this cider a unique and thirst-quenching character. The finish is long and pleasing with fresh flavors, a slight creaminess and a lovely tannic structure similar to tea." —brewer

"Dark red hue in appearance. Concentrated, fragrant nose with top notes of cherry jam and cranberries, followed by hints of plum, dried fruit and cocoa. On the palate it is full, round, with velvety tannins, pleasantly tangy with a long finish, with notes of red berries and an alluring full flavor." —winemaker

Wine Anthology Team Review- Only the ripest grapes that are picked in late October get chosen for this wine. Then the drying process begins (the Appassimento method) until the following January. The wine then gets put into Slovenion oak barrels and finishes the aging process. The result is a rich and lush wine that displays deep fruit flavors, hints of smoke and a deliciously, elongated finish. You can't do better for under $40. Cheers!