Barone Pizzini Rosé Franciacorta DOCG 2017

This rosé from Franciacorta has the fresh acidity and the fine bubbles that cleanse the palate between each bite, while at the same time having plenty of red fruit and a light body to keep up with somewhat fuller dishes. That makes it an outstanding partner for salty and rich food, where the bubbles and the acidity cut through the fattiness and keep the flavor lively. The red notes of redcurrant and blueberry play up beautifully against delicate shellfish and lightly creamy poultry dishes, and the interplay between richness and freshness makes it just as suitable for a charcuterie board as for a welcome glass on arrival.