1 BOTTLE X 75cl

12.5% vol.

Franciacorta Millesimato Extra Brut DOCG

Grapes
60% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Bianco, 10% Pinot Noir, from family-owned vineyards
in Borgonato di Corte Franca, Torbiato di Adro and Provaglio di Iseo.

Vineyard exposure and altitude
South / South-East; 250 m above sea level, in the heart of the morainic amphitheatre.

Surface
From a selection of the 55 hectares of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc and the 5 hectares of Pinot Noir.

Yield per hectare
90 quintals

Soil type and conformation
Moraine origin, III Ice Age, sandy calcareous soil. Controlled surface grassing.

Microclimate
Sub-Alpine/Mediterranean; proximity to Lake Iseo.
Improved winter thermoregulation of the lake e
of the summer breezes coming from the Upper Camonica Valley.

Harvest
Manual collection in boxes.

Winemaking
Soft pressing of whole grapes with pneumatic presses.
Natural cold sedimentation.
First fermentation in stainless steel tanks; constant temperature control.
Long stay on fine lees with frequent pumping over.
Plot vinification in single steel tanks,
refinement in the tank until assembly e
draft in the spring following the harvest.

Refinement
Minimum 40 months on the yeasts.

Tasting notes
Color: bright straw yellow with golden reflections.
Perfume: perfect combination of the elegance of Chardonnay,
richness of Pinot Blanc and vigor of Pinot Noir;
citrusy, exceptionally elegant with a fresh mineral note.
Taste: crunchy and savory; rich.

Food-wine pairing
Intriguing throughout the meal, also ideal with particularly tasty dishes.
Perfect pairing: linguine, clams and bottarga.

Awards
95 pts. Gardini Notes 2022