Barone Pizzini
Franciacorta Pas Dosè Bagnadore Riserva 2016
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | 6 months in barrique, 6 months in stainless steel tanks; bottle ageing on the lees: 60 months |
- Name and style: Franciacorta DOCG Riserva Pas Dosé organic, vintage 2016
- Grape blend: 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir from the 3.9-hectare Roccolo vineyard
- Ageing: 72 months on the lees and 8 months between barrique and steel with regular bâtonnage
- Sensory profile: notes of spices, ripe fruit and yeast; dry, rich and mineral palate
- Serving and pairings: temperature 8-10°C; ideal with shellfish, salmon and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barone Pizzini Bagnadore Franciacorta Riserva Dosaggio Zero is an organic sparkling wine created from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Produced using the Traditional Method, it displays an intense yellow hue and a persistent perlage. The absence of dosage enhances a pure and linear profile, revealing notes of ripe fruit, spices, aromatic herbs and hints of yeast. On the palate, it offers a broad and creamy structure, supported by a mineral tension that adds vibrancy. The balance resolves in a savoury finish, confirming an excellent potential for ageing.
Where it comes from
The roots of this label lie in Franciacorta, within the Roccolo vineyard. At around two hundred and fifty metres above sea level, the vines benefit from a climate moderated by a nearby woodland, which encourages temperature variation and protects biodiversity. The soil is of moraine origin, characterised by sandy deposits and a well-draining subsoil. This geological formation gives the grapes a distinct mineral precision, an unmistakable signature of the terroir. Organic management follows the rhythm of nature, ensuring ideal ripening of the bunches.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a gentle pressing and separation of the musts. The first fermentation takes place in steel tanks and small barrels, where the wine rests for eight months, enriched through bâtonnage. After the blend is created, the secondary fermentation in the bottle according to the Traditional Method initiates a slow ageing on the lees for seventy-two months. At the end, disgorgement at zero dosage preserves the wine’s most authentic character, resulting in a dry, taut and deeply expressive sip.
History and Curiosities
The Bagnadore Franciacorta Riserva by Barone Pizzini is a refined organic sparkling wine with Zero Dosage that enhances the authenticity of its territory. Produced in limited quantities, it is made from the finest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from the Roccolo vineyard, where nearly thirty-year-old vines benefit from a microclimate tempered by the surrounding woodland. The excellence of this 2016 vintage lies in the slow fermentation in small barrels and in steel, crowned by a long ageing on the lees for 72 months. A glass that offers a profoundly dry, mineral and vibrant sip.
Awards
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2016
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2016
97/100
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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2016
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1870
- Oenologist: Leonardo Valenti
- Bottles produced: 370.000
- Hectares: 60
| Name | Barone Pizzini Franciacorta Bagnadore Pas Dose Riserva 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic pas dosé |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Barone Pizzini |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Bagnadore Franciacorta Riserva by Barone Pizzini is a refined organic sparkling wine with Zero Dosage that enhances the authenticity of its territory. Produced in limited quantities, it is made from the finest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from the Roccolo vineyard, where nearly thirty-year-old vines benefit from a microclimate tempered by the surrounding woodland. The excellence of this 2016 vintage lies in the slow fermentation in small barrels and in steel, crowned by a long ageing on the lees for 72 months. A glass that offers a profoundly dry, mineral and vibrant sip. |
| Origin | Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy |
| Soil composition | Morainic |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 6000 |
| Yield per hectare | 80-85 quintals per hectare |
| Fermentation | About 8 months |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Soft pressing with separation of the musts; clarification of the must; fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and in barriques (mainly in barriques for about 8 months, partly in stainless steel); maturation in barriques and stainless steel and prolonged bottle ageing on the lees. |
| Aging | 6 months in barrique, 6 months in stainless steel tanks; bottle ageing on the lees: 60 months |
| Year production | 1456 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |