Lo Sparviere
Franciacorta Extra Brut
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Bottle ageing sur lie 36 months |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Franciacorta Extra Brut |
| Color | Golden yellow |
| Perfume | The crusty initial impression gradually yields to subtle notes of hazelnut and candied fruit, concluding with a pleasantly spicy finish. |
| Taste | Superb balance between full flavours, a crisp note of cedar, and a vein of minerality. |
| Pairings | Ideal as an aperitif wine, but a lovely partner to fish, lighter meats, and medium aged cheeses. |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Lo Spaviere Franciacorta DOCG Extrabrut sparkling wine is produced in the renowned wine-growing area of Franciacorta, located on the hills south of Lake Iseo, near Brescia. Grape cultivation here has an ancient history, dating back to Roman times. The mild climate has always favored the growth of this crop. This sparkling wine is produced by the Lo Sparviere winery, owned by the Gussalli Beretta family, which has a long tradition of winemaking. This Extrabrut boasts the DOCG label and was awarded 4 stars in the "Vini Buoni d'Italia 2018" guide. Lo Sparviere Franciacorta DOCG Extrabrut is produced using exclusively Chardonnay grapes grown in two vineyards, in Monticelli Brusati and Provaglio d'Iseo, both facing south. The soil is of morainic origin, with excellent skeletal structure and a good presence of red clay and silt. The Chardonnay grape variety, clone 130 SMA, is trained using the spurred cordon system with 3-4 fruiting canes of 5-6 buds each. The harvest, which begins in late August, is done by hand with selection of the grapes in the vineyard. The pressing of the whole bunches is gentle, and only half of the free-run must obtained is used for the production of the sparkling wine. Fermentation initially takes place mostly in stainless steel containers and 20% in oak barrels. The wines are then transferred to the bottle for the actual sparkling winemaking process, where they will continue to mature on the lees for 36 months.
Awards
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91/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Pairings
- Start up year: 1974
- Oenologist: Francesco Polastri
- Bottles produced: 120.000
- Hectares: 28
Lo Sparviere is housed in an ancient country residence dating back to the sixteenth century, owned by Mrs Monique Poncelet Gussalli Beretta, a resolute woman who was determined to recover the history and charm of this ancient corner of Franciacorta. Read more
| Name | Lo Sparviere Franciacorta Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic extra brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Lo Sparviere |
| Origin | Provaglio d’Iseo (BS) |
| Climate | Altitude. 150-200 m. a.s.l. South-facing. |
| Soil composition | Morainic clay soil. |
| Yield per hectare | 8,000kg/h |
| Harvest | Last 10 days of August. Quality selection of grapes in vineyard, hand-picked in small boxes. |
| Fermentation temperature | 15 6 °C |
| Wine making | Gentle pressing of the whole clusters, in order to obtain a yield of only 50%, the free-run must, for this particular cuvée. Fermentation is at 15 6°C, and maturation on lie continues until assemblage of the final blend. 10% of the cuvée is wine fermented in 2- to 4-year-old barriques. |
| Aging | Bottle ageing sur lie 36 months |
| Total acidity | 6.0 gr/L |
| PH | 3.18 |
| Residual sugar | 3.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |