{"product_id":"barone-pizzini-franciacorta-saten-2022","title":"Barone Pizzini Franciacorta Saten 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarone Pizzini Franciacorta Satèn is an organic and vegan sparkling wine that best expresses the winemaking vocation of Lombardy. Made from \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes using the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, it stands out for its distinctive Satèn style which, thanks to its gentle pressure, offers an elegant and silky drinking experience. This interpretation of \u003cstrong\u003eBrut sparkling wine\u003c\/strong\u003e skilfully balances a creamy texture with a fine and persistent perlage. On the palate, it combines a structured body with a fresh softness, making it an extremely versatile glass to accompany delicate starters, fish dishes, white meats and fine cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sparkling wine originates in the heart of Franciacorta, from the historic vineyards of Clogna, Carabioli and Ronchi. The vines grow at an altitude between 220 and 260 metres, sinking their roots into \u003cstrong\u003emorainic soils\u003c\/strong\u003e. The terroir features fluvioglacial deposits and an abundant, permeable gravelly subsoil, together with deep alluvial valley floors. This particular \u003cstrong\u003esoil composition\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the wine a persistent minerality and a clean flavour profile. Operating over sixty hectares, Barone Pizzini has been enhancing the \u003cstrong\u003echaracteristics of the land\u003c\/strong\u003e since 1870, maintaining an environmentally respectful approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinification begins with gentle pressing of the bunches, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The wine then undergoes ageing for about ten months between steel and \u003cstrong\u003ebarrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a process designed to consolidate the structure without introducing pronounced woody notes. The refermentation follows the rules of the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, which involves \u003cstrong\u003eageing on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e in the bottle for a period between thirty and forty months. In the glass, it presents a straw yellow colour with golden highlights, revealing a broad \u003cstrong\u003earomatic bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e with notes of dried apricot, hazelnut, citrus and resin. On the palate, the carbonic component is silky and well integrated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1870, the \u003cstrong\u003eBarone Pizzini\u003c\/strong\u003e estate has been inextricably linked to the history of Franciacorta, paying genuine homage to its land. This fascinating \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched by an erudite quotation from Leonardo da Vinci, captures the unrepeatable expression of a unique vintage. Under the expert guidance of oenologist Leonardo Valenti, the winery has created an organic masterpiece capable of winning over the highest levels of international critics, celebrated by the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003e97 points from James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e and the renowned Cinque Grappoli awarded by Bibenda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Barone Pizzini","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47765994274987,"sku":"62557","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-ch\/products\/barone-pizzini-franciacorta-saten-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}