Description
It is th latest born at Lo Sparviere, from Chardonnay grapes only, it combines the rigour and the minerality of calcareous-clayey soils with the floral exuberance and the softness of morainic soils. It has a fruity and sapid taste, capable of being immediately appreciated.
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years

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- 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 Cuvee n. 7 Brut Magnum |
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Type | White brut |
Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
Size | 1,50 l |
Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
Country | Italy |
Region | Lombardy |
Vendor | Lo Sparviere |
Origin | Municipality of Provaglio d’Iseo (BS) |
Climate | Altitude: 200 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South-West on a slight slope. |
Soil composition | The red soil is calcareous, with clay and silt content. |
Yield per hectare | 8,000kg/h q. |
Harvest | From the last 10 days in August to the first 10 days in September. Only by hand and with strict grape selection on the vine. |
Fermentation temperature | 16 °C |
Wine making | Taken from the vine, the small crates of Chardonnay are left overnight in a refrigerating room. The whole clusters are then pressed to obtain a 60% yield. The first-pressing must rests for 24 hours at low temperature to foster clarification and lysis of varietal aromas. Slow fermentation takes place at 16 °C to preserve all the fragrances. The basic wine is aged on the lees for about 7 months in stainless steel tanks; bottle fermentation follows in May. |
Aging | 30 months sur lie. |
Total acidity | 6.5 gr/L |
PH | 3.15 |
Residual sugar | 9.0 gr/L |
Allergens | Contains sulphites |