Franciacorta Brut DOCG
The winery’s hallmark wine, made from pure Chardonnay grapes grown in hillside vineyards. Soft-pressed grapes are vinified in stainless steel before spending eighteen to twenty-four months on their lees. Crisp citrus and fresh aromas, with notes of almonds and toasted bread.
Wine exported to
Canada, Japan, Australia, Austria
Most recent awards
- NV | Wine Enthusiast91
- NV | International Wine Cellar89
- NV | Wine Advocate88
Grape Varieties:
100% Chardonnay
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
7-8 days
Type of yeast:
Selected
Fermentation temperature:
Max. 19 °C (62.2 °F)
Aging containers:
Stainlesss steel
Container size:
50 hl
Bottling period:
April
Aging before bottling:
6 months
Aging in bottle:
18-24 months
Closure:
Natural Cork
Organic:
No
Vineyard location:
Erbusco, Lombardy
Vineyard size:
1 hectare (2.5 acres)
Soil composition:
Mineral-rich morainic soil.
Vine training:
Guyot
Altitude:
220-240 meters (720-790 feet) above sea level
Vine density:
4,000 vines per hectare
Yield:
90 quintals
Exposure:
Southeastern
Years planted:
2004
Age of vines:
15 years old
Time of harvest:
August
First vintage of this wine:
1986
Total yearly production (in bottles):
60,000
Tasting notes:
Fresh, well balanced and persistent, showing notes of dried fruit and citrus.
Serving temperature:
Best served at 4-6 °C (39.2-42.8 °F).
Food pairings:
Pairs well with fish and white meat.
Aging potential:
5-6 years
Alcohol:
Alcohol cont.: 12.5% by vol.
Winemaker:
Lorenzo Gatti, Enzo Balzarini, Nicolò Balzarini
