Description
Brut sparkling wine from Franciacorta, 12.5% ABV, produced by Le Quattro Terre. A Franciacorta that embodies the elegance and sophistication of this terroir. The nose reveals an elegant and delicate bouquet with floral notes, yellow fruit, and mineral nuances. Straw yellow in color, with a fine and persistent perlage. On the palate, it is full-bodied, pleasantly fruity, and has a refreshing acidity that lends great sensory balance.
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 2006
- Oenologist: Luigi Reghenzi
- Hectares: 10
Among the novelties we must point out the total passage to a biological regime of vineyards, though not yet certified, which marks a turning point in the cellar philosophy.
Speaking of tasting wines, we find a greater verve and personality in Satèn than Brut: obtained from Chardonnay grapes grown on the classic morelic French-cottony soil, with a deep franco-clay texture, for a density of 6500 stems per hectare and a yield of 85 Quintals, the soothing Metodo Classico de Le Quattro Terre is surprising for its luscious freshness, a little abnormal for typology. However, the choice not to make malolactic fermentation to the must is a clear trademark and therefore we accept the poetic license.
We are coming next year to evaluate the rest of the production, coming from four different areas of Franciacorta, from which the name of the Maison. Read more
| Name | Le Quattro Terre Franciacorta Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White green brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Le Quattro Terre |
| Wine making | After a gentle pressing, fermentation takes place in steel vats to favour the freshness and aromas typical of chardonnay. |
| Aging | During re-fermentation in the bottle, the wine rests on the lees for 18 months before disgorging. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |

