Castello Bonomi
Franciacorta Riserva Extra Brut Lucrezia Etichetta Bianca 2009
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Riserva Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Pinot Nero, 30% Chardonnay |
| Aging | After re-fermentation in the bottle, the wine was matured on the lees for 144 months. |
Description
Franciacorta Riserva Extra Brut, produced by Castello Bonomi, 12.5% ABV, 2009 vintage. A Franciacorta born on the slopes of Monte Orfano in Lombardy, with a history rooted in the Middle Ages. Blend: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay. After harvesting, the grapes are gently pressed in a completely inert environment. Fermentation for the Chardonnay takes place in French oak barrels at a controlled temperature, and the lees are continuously stirred using the battonage technique. The Pinot Noir, on the other hand, remains in stainless steel and is blended in spring. After secondary fermentation in the bottle, the wine ages on the lees for 144 months. The Pinot Noir expresses its power and, together with the Chardonnay, offers a great concentration of white-fleshed fruit, which blends well with a sensation of dried fruit, honeyed notes, and white lime blossom. It has a captivating straw yellow color. Riserva Lucrezia Etichetta Bianca enjoys great balance. The sapidity is the most persistent sensation, accompanied by a consistently acidic and upright palate.
Awards
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2009
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
- Start up year: 1985
- Oenologist: Luigi Bersini
- Bottles produced: 200.000
- Hectares: 32
Here the first wine was born, in the 13th century, four hundred years before that in Champagne. A land of abbeys and priories, this moraine area bounded by Monte Orfano, Monte Alto and the hills of Lake Iseo, knows had its first major development in wine production in the second half of 800, when the historian Gabriele Rosa defined it as a land of "excellent black and white wines". Castello Bonomi lies on the slopes of Monte Orfano, a jewel in a marvelous casket, the only Chateau of Franciacorta. The Castello Bonomi estate takes its name from the original Art Nouveau building designed by architect Antonio Tagliaferri at the end of 800.
The rennovation of the historic cellars combined with the creation of new underground spaces has provided the Castello Bonomi estate with cellars that total an area of more than 1500 square meters.
The annual production of the company is about 150 thousand bottles: 100 thousand of Franciacorta CruPerdu, Satèn, Rosé, Millesimato, Cuvée Lucrezia and Lucrezia Etichetta Nera, Cuvée del Laureato; the rest divided between the Curtefranca: Solicano, Conte Foscari and Cordelio. Read more
| Name | Castello Bonomi Franciacorta Riserva Extra Brut Lucrezia Etichetta Bianca 2009 |
|---|---|
| Type | White extra brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Pinot Nero, 30% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Castello Bonomi |
| Origin | Slopes of Monte Orfano |
| Soil composition | The vines boast predominantly calcareous soil that gives great longevity to its fruit, and the extremely low yields per hectare guarantee optimal maturation and great aromatic concentration. |
| Harvest | The harvest is early to ensure a balance between acids and sugar. |
| Wine making | After the harvest, the grapes are gently pressed in a totally inert environment. Only the first pressing is used to make up this reserve. Fermentation for the Chardonnay takes place in French oak barrels, at a controlled temperature, and the lees are continually suspended using the battonage technique. The Pinot Noir, on the other hand, remains in steel and blending takes place in spring. |
| Aging | After re-fermentation in the bottle, the wine was matured on the lees for 144 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |