Enrico Gatti
Franciacorta Brut
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | In steel for six months. The draft is done in the spring after adding refined cane sugar and yeast. 24 months on the lees and a further 3 months after disgorgement. |
Description
The Franciacorta Brut from the Enrico Gatti winery is the product of an essential bond between the territory, Franciacorta, and the "winemaker", a term with which the Gatti family recognizes themselves. This relationship is also consolidated in the care of the vines, low environmental impact agriculture and the disuse of pesticides and weed killers accompany the constant analysis of the soils which are fertilized only organically. The choice of sustainable viticulture, however, does not compromise quality; the meticulous study of the vineyards and microclimates allows us to produce quality wines every year, not always similar to previous vintages.
The Brut version of Enrico Gatti Franciacorta DOCG is produced purely from the best Chardonnay grapes grown in the foothills and harvested by hand in crates that are taken to the cellar, completed in 2005 and equipped with the most modern winemaking techniques and completely temperature-controlled. After a soft pressing and clarification of the must with enzymes, fermentation takes place in steel tanks. The secondary fermentation, as per the Franciacorta DOCG production regulations, takes place in the bottle. The wine ages on the lees for 24 months before being released. With a refined aromatic profile and a balanced balance between flavor and freshness, Enrico Gatti's Franciacorta Brut is the expression of the company's personality and is produced in compliance with the production regulations.
Awards
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4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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88/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1986
- Oenologist: Andrea Rudelli
- Bottles produced: 120.000
- Hectares: 21
Wine is "alive" and constantly evolving, so the company has tried to create an ideal space in the cellar that guarantees optimal conditions for vinification and conservation. Underground and thermo-conditioned, the cellar is equipped with tanks that have a computerised temperature control system—modern winemaking techniques with total respect for the raw material. Read more
| Name | Enrico Gatti Franciacorta Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White green brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Enrico Gatti |
| Origin | Franciacorta (Brescia). |
| Soil composition | Morainic. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot. |
| Plants per hectare | 4,000. |
| Yield per hectare | 9,000 kg/hectare. |
| Harvest | 100% Chardonnay grapes, harvested by hand with crates. |
| Wine making | Soft pressing of the whole grapes with a pneumatic press. Clarification of the must with enzymes. The fermentation is started with the addition of selected yeasts. The fermentation temperature does not exceed 19°C. |
| Aging | In steel for six months. The draft is done in the spring after adding refined cane sugar and yeast. 24 months on the lees and a further 3 months after disgorgement. |
| Total acidity | 6.5 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 6.0 gr/L |
| Year production | 50000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |