Lo Sparviere
Franciacorta Saten
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Saten Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | In bottle on the lees: 24 months. |
- Classic organic method: Brut Satèn from Chardonnay grapes, bottle refermentation
- 24 months ageing: time on the lees for greater complexity, elegance and finesse
- Silky perlage: gentle pressure, very fine, persistent and creamy bubbles
- Aromas and taste: floral and pastry notes; fresh, soft and enveloping palate
- Region: Provaglio d’Iseo (Lombardy), morainic soils; 12.5% vol, 0.75 l
Description
What kind of wine it is
Sparviere Franciacorta Satèn is an organic wine produced using the Traditional Method. Fully showcasing Chardonnay, this Brut displays a fresh and elegant profile, with a straw-yellow colour and brilliant silvery highlights. The lower pressure encourages the development of a creamy and persistent mousse, offering a silky and enveloping sip.
Where it comes from
This Franciacorta originates in Lombardy, in the renowned lands of Provaglio d’Iseo. The grapes come from the estate’s youngest vineyards, cultivated at around two hundred metres above sea level with a northern exposure. The morainic soils impart a clear and measured style, enhancing floral aromas that blend harmoniously with the freshness on the palate.
How it is produced
After gentle pressing, the free-run must ferments in steel tanks, while a portion matures in wooden barrels undergoing malolactic fermentation. Once the initial ageing on the lees is complete, the blend is created. The wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle according to the Traditional Method and matures for twenty-four months, developing delicate pastry notes.
History and Curiosities
Produced in Provaglio d’Iseo, this refined organic Franciacorta DOCG is made from pure Chardonnay grapes grown in the youngest vineyards of the estate. Crafted with artisanal expertise, Lo Sparviere’s Traditional Method matures for 24 months on the lees, releasing elegant floral notes and delicate hints of patisserie. The lower pressure in the bottle, typical of Satèn, gives a creamy and extremely fine perlage that caresses the palate with a silky sensation. Each sip combines vibrant freshness with an enveloping softness.
Awards
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4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1974
- Oenologist: Francesco Polastri
- Bottles produced: 120.000
- Hectares: 28
Lo Sparviere is housed in an ancient country residence dating back to the sixteenth century, owned by Mrs Monique Poncelet Gussalli Beretta, a resolute woman who was determined to recover the history and charm of this ancient corner of Franciacorta. Read more
| Name | Lo Sparviere Franciacorta Saten |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Lo Sparviere |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced in Provaglio d’Iseo, this refined organic Franciacorta DOCG is made from pure Chardonnay grapes grown in the youngest vineyards of the estate. Crafted with artisanal expertise, Lo Sparviere’s Traditional Method matures for 24 months on the lees, releasing elegant floral notes and delicate hints of patisserie. The lower pressure in the bottle, typical of Satèn, gives a creamy and extremely fine perlage that caresses the palate with a silky sensation. Each sip combines vibrant freshness with an enveloping softness. |
| Origin | Provaglio d’Iseo |
| Climate | North facing, altitude 150–200 m a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Morainic |
| Yield per hectare | 80 quintals |
| Fermentation temperature | Controlled temperature |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | After the gentle pressing of the whole bunches is completed, 80% of the free-run must, statically decanted, ferments in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature; the remaining 20% ferments in 5 hl tonneaux, where it undergoes malolactic fermentation. The wines rest on the lees from the first fermentation until blending. |
| Aging | In bottle on the lees: 24 months. |
| Total acidity | 6.2 gr/L |
| PH | 3.2 |
| Residual sugar | 7.5 gr/L |
| Year production | 20000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |