Marchiopolo
Marchiopolo Franciacorta Brut
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | In stacked bottles. |
Description
This area was originally managed by Cistercian Monks and therefore not subject to taxes. Its wine-making vocation arose in the 1960s, and today is considered by far the most important sparkling wine area in Italy.
Awards
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90/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Preserving and rediscovering indigenous grape varieties by enhancing their character.
Working with the best experts in the field, from the vineyard to the glass.
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| Name | Marchiopolo Franciacorta Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Marchiopolo |
| Origin | Town of Cazzago San Martino (Brescia). |
| Climate | Altitude: 180-250 m. a.s.l. with good exposure, north-to-south with a mild environment. |
| Soil composition | Diversified morainic soils, partly calcareous, clayey, alluvial, with a stony texture. |
| Cultivation system | Espalier and Guyot. |
| Plants per hectare | 5,000. |
| Yield per hectare | 8,000-9,000 kg/hectare. |
| Harvest | End of August. |
| Wine making | The grapes undergo cryomaceration and soft pressing. Fermentation occurs under thermal control, whereas the second fermentation takes place in the bottle. |
| Aging | In stacked bottles. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |
