Castello Bonomi
Franciacorta Cuvee 1564 Brut Nature 2018
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 45% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Nero, 10% Erbamat |
Description
Pas dosé sparkling wine from Franciacorta DOCG, 12.5% ABV, produced by Castello Bonomi. Blend: 45% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 10% Erbamat. 0.75 L bottle, 2018 vintage. A Franciacorta Brut Nature that celebrates the history of a terroir and a grape variety, Erbamat, first mentioned in 1564. The Chardonnay was hand-picked in early August, followed by the Pinot Noir in late August, and the (limited) Erbamat in September. After harvest, the grapes were soft-pressed. Each vineyard parcel was vinified separately, with fermentation and subsequent aging in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature to prevent malolactic fermentation. The free-run must of the Chardonnay and a portion of the Erbamat fermented and aged for 7 months in barriques. The Pinot Noir, on the other hand, was vinified as a white wine and aged in stainless steel tanks. After drawing, the wine remained in contact with the yeasts for over 40 months. The nose reveals delicate floral sensations followed by citrus and mineral notes. Straw yellow with greenish reflections. Its finesse is enhanced, without sacrificing structure, which is unobtrusive. On the palate, the acidity and great balance are surprising, for an elegant Franciacorta with a dry finish.
Awards
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2018
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
Tasting notes
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1985
- Oenologist: Luigi Bersini
- Bottles produced: 200.000
- Hectares: 32
Here the first wine was born, in the 13th century, four hundred years before that in Champagne. A land of abbeys and priories, this moraine area bounded by Monte Orfano, Monte Alto and the hills of Lake Iseo, knows had its first major development in wine production in the second half of 800, when the historian Gabriele Rosa defined it as a land of "excellent black and white wines". Castello Bonomi lies on the slopes of Monte Orfano, a jewel in a marvelous casket, the only Chateau of Franciacorta. The Castello Bonomi estate takes its name from the original Art Nouveau building designed by architect Antonio Tagliaferri at the end of 800.
The rennovation of the historic cellars combined with the creation of new underground spaces has provided the Castello Bonomi estate with cellars that total an area of more than 1500 square meters.
The annual production of the company is about 150 thousand bottles: 100 thousand of Franciacorta CruPerdu, Satèn, Rosé, Millesimato, Cuvée Lucrezia and Lucrezia Etichetta Nera, Cuvée del Laureato; the rest divided between the Curtefranca: Solicano, Conte Foscari and Cordelio. Read more
| Name | Castello Bonomi Franciacorta Cuvee 1564 Brut Nature 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | White pas dosé |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 45% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Nero, 10% Erbamat |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Castello Bonomi |
| Story | The Erbamat grape variety was mentioned for the first time by Agostino il Gallo in 1564, hence the name of this wine, which is intended to highlight the origins of this variety by placing special emphasis on history and the passage of time. |
| Climate | Exposure: West. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5500 |
| Yield per hectare | 80 q. |
| Harvest | The Chardonnay was hand-picked at the beginning of August, followed by the Pinot Noir at the end of August and, in September, the (limited quantity of) Erbamat. After harvesting, the grapes were subjected to soft pressing. |
| Wine making | Each vineyard parcel was vinified separately, with fermentation and subsequent ageing in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks so as not to encourage malolactic fermentation. The flower must of the Chardonnay and part of the Erbamat fermented and aged for 7 months in barriques. The Pinot Noir, on the other hand, was vinified white and matured in stainless steel tanks. |
| Total acidity | 8.7 gr/L |
| PH | 2.91 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |