Vezzoli Giuseppe
Franciacorta Dosage Zero
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees continues for about 20 months. |
- Name and style: Franciacorta DOCG white sparkling wine, zero dosage, 12% vol
- Balanced blend: 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir for freshness and body
- Traditional Method: Second fermentation in the bottle and 20 months ageing on the lees
- Aromatic profile: Notes of grapefruit, pineapple, berries, light spices and a hazelnut finish
- Serving and notes: Temperature 6–8 °C, 0.75 l bottle; organic, contains sulphites, ageing potential of 5–10 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Vezzoli Franciacorta Dosage Zero is a sparkling wine produced using the Traditional Method, with an essential and rigorous profile. Created from a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, it displays a straw yellow colour and a fine, persistent perlage. On the nose, it is lively, with fresh aromas of grapefruit and pineapple intertwined with hints of wild berries and a delicate spiciness. On the palate, it shows great clarity, finishing with a deep hazelnut finish.
Where it comes from
It originates in Erbusco, in the heart of Franciacorta, Lombardy. The Vezzoli winery manages organically farmed vineyards, enhancing the geographical origin that brings out the qualities of Chardonnay and the structure of Pinot Noir. This sparkling wine rigorously reflects the Franciacorta terroir, representing a limited and sought-after production.
How it is produced
After manual harvesting, the grapes undergo gentle pressing. The musts ferment in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures until spring. The base wines then form a harmonious blend for the bottle refermentation required by the Traditional Method. Ageing for around twenty months on the lees adds complexity, while the choice of zero dosage preserves the natural liveliness of the sensory profile.
History and Curiosities
Since 1994 in Erbusco, the Vezzoli family has been producing Vezzoli Franciacorta Dosage Zero following organic practices across their 63 hectares of land. Crafted using the strict traditional method, it boasts an artisanal production limited to 18,000 bottles. The 20-month ageing on the lees imparts a complex and elegant profile, enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage that perfectly balances the liveliness of Chardonnay and the unmistakable character of Pinot Noir.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1994
- Oenologist: Cesare Ferrari
- Bottles produced: 18.000
- Hectares: 63
We do it with care, passion and an eye to constant research, qualitative evolution and technological innovation.
The daily work of the company is handled personally by all the members of our family: Giuseppe, the "boss", with a practical and efficient soul; Maria, the "multitasking", constantly engaged between the cellar and the kitchen; Dario, "the king of the tractor", juggles especially in the more agricultural phases but, like the others, is an active component in every step; Jessica, "the precise one", monitors every stage of production. Read more
| Name | Vezzoli Franciacorta Dosage Zero |
|---|---|
| Type | White green pas dosé |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Vezzoli Giuseppe |
| Story | History and Curiosities Since 1994 in Erbusco, the Vezzoli family has been producing Vezzoli Franciacorta Dosage Zero following organic practices across their 63 hectares of land. Crafted using the strict traditional method, it boasts an artisanal production limited to 18,000 bottles. The 20-month ageing on the lees imparts a complex and elegant profile, enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage that perfectly balances the liveliness of Chardonnay and the unmistakable character of Pinot Noir. |
| Origin | Erbusco, Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy |
| Fermentation | About 20 months |
| Production technique | Traditional method (second fermentation in bottle) |
| Wine making | The Franciacorta base wines obtained are transferred for fermentation into temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, where the base wine musts ferment and remain until the following February/March. Subsequently, the wines are blended to ensure balance and complexity in the blend, which is then bottled for the second fermentation in the bottle (traditional method). |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees continues for about 20 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |