Antica Fratta
Franciacorta Quintessence Extra Brut Riserva 2015
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Over 60 months on the lees, after disgorgement the bottles rest in the cellar for a further 5-6 months. |
| Year | 2015 |
| Product name | Franciacorta Quintessence Extra Brut Riserva 2015 |
| Color | Intense yellow with golden hues. |
| Perfume | Broad, elegant, with great finesse and evolution, excellent dried fruit and tropical fruit. |
| Taste | Rich and fresh in the mouth, explosion of fragrance in the aromatic nuances, great personality, structured and long persistence. |
| Pairings | Recommended for the whole meal, especially with entrées, flavoursome meat and fish dishes. |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Country | Italy |
Description
An extra brut white from Lombardy, Franciacorta DOCG, produced by Antica Fratta. Blend: 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir. 0.75-liter bottle, 2015 vintage. A Franciacorta Riserva that celebrates the excellence of Italian sparkling wine, with over 60 months of aging on the lees. Fratta is the name that appears on the ancient Napoleonic land registry maps of this small hamlet, located in the municipality of Monticelli Brusati. The name is rooted in the rugged glacial and alluvial mountains that rise from the morainic hills of Franciacorta. Harvest: mid-August to early September. Very fine and persistent perlage, with a creamy foam. Ample, elegant, with great finesse and evolution, with notes of dried and tropical fruit that blend in an explosion of fragrance. Rich and fresh on the palate, with great personality and a long finish.
Awards
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2015
94/100
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Details
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Pairings
- Start up year: 1979
- Oenologist: Ferdinando Dell'Aquila
- Bottles produced: 280.000
- Hectares: 13
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| Name | Antica Fratta Franciacorta Quintessence Extra Brut Riserva 2015 |
|---|---|
| Type | White extra brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Antica Fratta |
| Soil composition | Calcareous-clayey of Morenic origin. |
| Yield per hectare | 100 quintals of grapes per hectare, 65% must yield. |
| Harvest | Between mid-August and early September when the grapes reach ideal sugar ripeness, retaining fresh, dynamic acidity that guarantees great evolution over time. |
| Aging | Over 60 months on the lees, after disgorgement the bottles rest in the cellar for a further 5-6 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.4 gr/L |
| PH | 3.42 |
| Residual sugar | 3.7 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 20.1 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |