{"product_id":"castello-bonomi-franciacorta-cuvee-1564-brut-nature-2019","title":"Castello Bonomi Franciacorta Cuvee 1564 Brut Nature 2019","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFranciacorta Cuvée 1564 Brut Nature from Castello Bonomi is a refined sparkling wine that harmoniously blends Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and the ancient Erbamat variety. Produced strictly according to the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, this zero dosage wine offers a clear aromatic profile, characterised by delicate floral sensations and intense \u003cstrong\u003ecitrus and mineral notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhanced by subtle hints of toasted rye bread. The absence of added sugars highlights a precise and measured structure. On the palate, it reveals marked acidity and deep balance, delivering a \u003cstrong\u003edry and clean finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal paired with raw fish, shellfish and sushi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sparkling wine originates in Lombardy, on the slopes of Monte Orfano, in the heart of Franciacorta. The terraced vineyards benefit from perfect \u003cstrong\u003ewestern exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e and are cultivated using the Guyot system, with strictly controlled yields per hectare. The Erbamat, a precious variety for this blend, is grown in the highest part of the Castello Bonomi estate. The wine's name refers to the year of the \u003cstrong\u003efirst historical mention\u003c\/strong\u003e of this grape, emphasising the deep \u003cstrong\u003econnection with the land\u003c\/strong\u003e and the ancient origins of local viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are hand-picked at different times: Chardonnay is harvested first, followed by Pinot Noir and Erbamat. After gentle pressing, the \u003cstrong\u003eseparate vinification\u003c\/strong\u003e of the parcels takes place in stainless steel at controlled temperature, excluding malolactic fermentation. The free-run must of the Chardonnay and part of the Erbamat mature for seven months in \u003cstrong\u003ebarrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the Pinot Noir, vinified as a white, is aged in steel. Once the blend is created, the wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle following the principles of the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e. The meticulous \u003cstrong\u003eageing on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e for over forty months gives great complexity to the palate, which concludes with disgorgement without any dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFranciacorta Cuvée 1564\u003c\/strong\u003e from Castello Bonomi celebrates \u003cstrong\u003eErbamat\u003c\/strong\u003e, an ancient and rare grape variety first mentioned in 1564. On the slopes of Monte Orfano, the grapes are hand-picked at different times and vinified separately to enhance their essence. Partial ageing in barriques is harmoniously combined with Pinot Noir matured in stainless steel. A meticulous rest on the lees for \u003cstrong\u003eover 40 months\u003c\/strong\u003e in the historic underground cellars shapes the depth of this Brut Nature, offering an elegant and balanced sip that pays tribute to the value of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Castello Bonomi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47840320880811,"sku":"62627","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-se\/products\/castello-bonomi-franciacorta-cuvee-1564-brut-nature-2019","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}