Freccianera
Franciacorta Casa delle Colonne Brut Riserva 2015
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Riserva Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Ageing with a very long period on the lees for 90 months; at least 1 year of bottle ageing in the cellar after disgorgement. |
- Denomination and style: Reserve Brut Sparkling Wine, Traditional Method, 13% vol
- Grape varieties and origin: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from Borgonato and Torbiato, morainic soils
- Ageing: 90 months on the lees plus 1 year in the bottle; residual sugar 4 g/l
- Perlage and taste: very fine and persistent bubbles; fresh, savoury and mineral taste
- Pairings and awards: ideal with shellfish and cheeses; 3 Gold Stars (Veronelli), 4 Vines (Vitae AIS)
Description
What type of wine it is
The Franciacorta Casa delle Colonne Brut Riserva by Freccianera is a prestigious DOCG wine produced in Lombardy. Made from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this structured and complex wine is crafted strictly using the Metodo Classico. Primary fermentation is split between steel and wooden containers, ensuring a base of great depth for the subsequent ageing. On the palate, it is fresh, elegant and mineral, distinguished by an enveloping gustatory progression that recalls hints of ripe fruit, candied citrus and pastry, offering a long and spicy finish thanks to its remarkable persistence.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the hills of Borgonato and Torbiato, in the heart of Franciacorta, from vineyards at 250 metres above sea level located in historic crus. The morainic soil is composed of glacial and fluvial deposits that mix clay, sand and gravel, enriched by a strong sandy-calcareous component. The microclimate benefits from a subalpine and Mediterranean influence: the proximity to Lake Iseo mitigates winter temperatures, while the summer breezes from the Val Camonica keep the grapes dry and healthy. This geological and climatic combination infuses the wine with a distinct mineral character and excellent natural savouriness.
How it is produced
Production is based on limited yields and a harvest carried out entirely by hand in small crates, followed by soft pressing of the whole bunches. Primary fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, while a portion of the must ferments in French oak barrels. Secondary fermentation in the bottle follows the strict principles of the Metodo Classico and includes a prolonged stay of 90 months on the lees, supported by targeted bâtonnage operations. The addition of a liqueur d'expédition, also aged in wood, defines the precise Brut style, completed by further cellar ageing to fix its flavour balance.
History and interesting facts
This Metodo Classico represents the flagship of the historic Fratelli Berlucchi winery. The name of the cuvée pays a heartfelt tribute to the family residence located in Borgonato, celebrating the strong bond with the hills of Franciacorta. A fascinating detail lies in the meticulous production process: the exceptionally long ageing on the lees is managed entirely by hand within the ancient cellar. Born from the selected historic Mantighi and Tre Camini crus, this prestigious sparkling wine has been awarded three gold stars by Veronelli and four vines by Vitae AIS.
Awards
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2015
4Italian 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: 1977
- Oenologist: Cesare Ferrari, Alessandro Santini
- Bottles produced: 380.000
- Hectares: 67
From the love between Francesco and Giustina, Ignazio, the first-born son, and Antonio Berlucchi, the second-born son, were born. On the death of his father Francesco, the eldest son Ignazio inherited the historical palace of the Lana-Berlucchi family, while the second-born Antonio inherited the Casa delle Colonne and a set of agricultural plots particularly suited to the cultivation of vines. Antonio founded the farm in 1927, which he then left to his five children, siblings Francesco, Gabriella, Marcello, Roberto and Pia Donata Berlucchi.
In 1977, the siblings began to produce Franciacorta, initiating the historic and current collaboration with oenologist Cesare Ferrari; on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of production, the Freccianera millesimati line was born: Millesimo 2007, a limited series of 3,000 bottles destined to be released on the market after 6 years of ageing on the lees.
The arrow shot from the medieval past that the family's palaces and vineyards recount, arrives today, with the unchanged black colour, from the first label of 1977. Read more
| Name | Freccianera Franciacorta Casa delle Colonne Brut Riserva 2015 |
|---|---|
| Type | White brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Freccianera |
| Story | History and interesting facts This Metodo Classico represents the flagship of the historic Fratelli Berlucchi winery. The name of the cuvée pays a heartfelt tribute to the family residence located in Borgonato, celebrating the strong bond with the hills of Franciacorta. A fascinating detail lies in the meticulous production process: the exceptionally long ageing on the lees is managed entirely by hand within the ancient cellar. Born from the selected historic Mantighi and Tre Camini crus, this prestigious sparkling wine has been awarded three gold stars by Veronelli and four vines by Vitae AIS. |
| Origin | Hills of Borgonato and Torbiato (Corte Franca, Brescia) |
| Climate | Subalpine/Mediterranean influence; the proximity to Lake Iseo regulates winter temperatures and brings summer breezes from the upper Val Camonica. |
| Soil composition | Moraine deposits of glacial and fluvial origin, composed of clay, sand and gravel, with a sandy-calcareous component. |
| Yield per hectare | 80 quintals per hectare |
| Fermentation | 90 months on the lees |
| Production technique | Traditional Method (bottle fermentation) |
| Wine making | Parcel-by-parcel vinification; gentle pressing of whole bunches using pneumatic presses; primary fermentation in stainless steel tanks, with a portion completing fermentation in 500-litre French tonneaux; maturation/ageing with a long period on the lees (90 months) involving frequent pump-overs in the tank and bâtonnage in the tonneaux; blending and tirage in the spring following the harvest; secondary fermentation in the bottle according to the Traditional Method and at least 1 year in the bottle after disgorgement. |
| Aging | Ageing with a very long period on the lees for 90 months; at least 1 year of bottle ageing in the cellar after disgorgement. |
| Residual sugar | 4.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |