Barone Pizzini
Franciacorta Saten 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Saten Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | 10 months in stainless steel tanks (70%) and used barriques (30%); bottle ageing on the lees for 30–40 months |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barone Pizzini Franciacorta Satèn is an organic and vegan sparkling wine that best expresses the winemaking vocation of Lombardy. Made from Chardonnay grapes using the Traditional Method, it stands out for its distinctive Satèn style which, thanks to its gentle pressure, offers an elegant and silky drinking experience. This interpretation of Brut sparkling wine skilfully balances a creamy texture with a fine and persistent perlage. On the palate, it combines a structured body with a fresh softness, making it an extremely versatile glass to accompany delicate starters, fish dishes, white meats and fine cheeses.
Where it comes from
This sparkling wine originates in the heart of Franciacorta, from the historic vineyards of Clogna, Carabioli and Ronchi. The vines grow at an altitude between 220 and 260 metres, sinking their roots into morainic soils. The terroir features fluvioglacial deposits and an abundant, permeable gravelly subsoil, together with deep alluvial valley floors. This particular soil composition gives the wine a persistent minerality and a clean flavour profile. Operating over sixty hectares, Barone Pizzini has been enhancing the characteristics of the land since 1870, maintaining an environmentally respectful approach.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with gentle pressing of the bunches, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The wine then undergoes ageing for about ten months between steel and barrels, a process designed to consolidate the structure without introducing pronounced woody notes. The refermentation follows the rules of the Traditional Method, which involves ageing on the lees in the bottle for a period between thirty and forty months. In the glass, it presents a straw yellow colour with golden highlights, revealing a broad aromatic bouquet with notes of dried apricot, hazelnut, citrus and resin. On the palate, the carbonic component is silky and well integrated.
History and Curiosities
Since 1870, the Barone Pizzini estate has been inextricably linked to the history of Franciacorta, paying genuine homage to its land. This fascinating 2021 Edition, enriched by an erudite quotation from Leonardo da Vinci, captures the unrepeatable expression of a unique vintage. Under the expert guidance of oenologist Leonardo Valenti, the winery has created an organic masterpiece capable of winning over the highest levels of international critics, celebrated by the prestigious 97 points from James Suckling and the renowned Cinque Grappoli awarded by Bibenda.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1870
- Oenologist: Leonardo Valenti
- Bottles produced: 370.000
- Hectares: 60
| Name | Barone Pizzini Franciacorta Saten 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Barone Pizzini |
| Story | History and Curiosities Since 1870, the Barone Pizzini estate has been inextricably linked to the history of Franciacorta, paying genuine homage to its land. This fascinating 2021 Edition, enriched by an erudite quotation from Leonardo da Vinci, captures the unrepeatable expression of a unique vintage. Under the expert guidance of oenologist Leonardo Valenti, the winery has created an organic masterpiece capable of winning over the highest levels of international critics, celebrated by the prestigious 97 points from James Suckling and the renowned Cinque Grappoli awarded by Bibenda. |
| Origin | Clogna, Carabioli, Ronchi |
| Soil composition | Partly on deep mountain valley floors, of alluvial origin and fine colluvium; partly of recent morainic origin mixed with fluvioglacial deposits with an abundant gravelly framework permeable even at depth |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5,000-6,250 |
| Yield per hectare | 90–95 quintals per hectare |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Soft pressing; fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. |
| Aging | 10 months in stainless steel tanks (70%) and used barriques (30%); bottle ageing on the lees for 30–40 months |
| Residual sugar | 6.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |