Barone Pizzini
Franciacorta Edizione Naturae 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | 10 months (70% in stainless steel tanks, 30% in used barriques) and 30 months in bottle on the lees. |
- Cuvée Extra Brut: 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir; dosage of 4 g/l
- Traditional method: second fermentation in the bottle, aged for 30 months on the lees
- Aromas: green apple, citrus fruits, flowers, herbs and subtle notes of toasted bread
- Taste: high acidity, mineral and saline tension; long and clean finish
- Organic and vegan: serve at 6–8 °C with sushi, shellfish, starters and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
This Franciacorta by Barone Pizzini is created from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Produced using the Traditional Method, it reveals a structured and dry profile, typical of Extra Brut wines. The bouquet offers notes of green apple, citrus, floral hints and delicate nuances of toasted bread. On the palate, it stands out for its pronounced harmonious acidity, accompanied by a vibrant mineral and saline tension that leads the sip towards a long and clean finish. It is ideal for pairing with sushi, shellfish and refined starters.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in Lombardy, in the heart of Franciacorta, in historic vineyards situated between 240 and 350 metres above sea level. The soils are characterised by a strong calcareous matrix, formed from ancient marine sediments and fluvioglacial moraine deposits. This specific geology gives the wine a clear savoury imprint and subtle spicy nuances. The vineyards, cultivated using organic farming and trained with the Guyot system, ensure balanced yields and a rigorous sip that expresses the authentic identity of the region.
How it is produced
After gentle pressing, the must ferments in stainless steel at a controlled temperature. The base wine matures for ten months between steel tanks and used barrels, a choice that enriches its complexity without sacrificing elegance. As required by the Traditional Method, the secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle, followed by thirty months of ageing on the lees. This long rest defines the wine’s structure, giving it a fine and lively perlage and a solid, characterful flavour profile.
History and Curiosities
Active since 1870, the Barone Pizzini winery produces this Franciacorta from the grapes of the historic Pian delle Viti vineyard, in the enchanting Valle Sospesa. This elegant vegan cuvée, the result of organic and sustainable agriculture, matures for 30 months on the lees according to the Traditional Method. The expertise of oenologist Leonardo Valenti has given rise to an exceptional creation, awarded 97 points by James Suckling and the 5 Grappoli by Bibenda. Enhanced by a quote from Leonardo da Vinci on the label, this sparkling wine combines nature and oenological excellence.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1870
- Oenologist: Leonardo Valenti
- Bottles produced: 370.000
- Hectares: 60
| Name | Barone Pizzini Franciacorta Edizione Naturae Extra Brut 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic pas dosé |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| 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 Active since 1870, the Barone Pizzini winery produces this Franciacorta from the grapes of the historic Pian delle Viti vineyard, in the enchanting Valle Sospesa. This elegant vegan cuvée, the result of organic and sustainable agriculture, matures for 30 months on the lees according to the Traditional Method. The expertise of oenologist Leonardo Valenti has given rise to an exceptional creation, awarded 97 points by James Suckling and the 5 Grappoli by Bibenda. Enhanced by a quote from Leonardo da Vinci on the label, this sparkling wine combines nature and oenological excellence. |
| Origin | Pian delle Viti, Ciosèt, Clogna, Carabioli, Troso, Ronchi, Gremoni |
| Soil composition | Part on a mountainous relief with a rocky substrate and fine, calcareous deposition, especially at depth; part of recent morainic origin mixed with fluvioglacial deposition. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5,000–6,250 plants per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 85–90 quintals per hectare |
| Fermentation | 30 months |
| Production technique | Traditional method (second fermentation in the bottle and ageing on the lees) |
| Wine making | Soft pressing; fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature; traditional method with second fermentation in the bottle and ageing on the lees for 30 months; maturation for 10 months (70% in stainless steel, 30% in used barriques). |
| Aging | 10 months (70% in stainless steel tanks, 30% in used barriques) and 30 months in bottle on the lees. |
| Total acidity | 6.9 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 4.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |