This is Franciacorta at its absolute best. A reserve for special occasions, it pairs pleasantly with dishes that are rich in flavour and complexity. It can accompany robust first courses, and second courses of steamed fish or meat.
GRAPES
Pinot Noir (100%), grown in two high-density estate vineyards in Borgonato, the hillslope Quindicipiò vineyard and Brolo, with its view of Palazzo Lana Berlucchi.
YIELD
Second third of August 2011.
Vineyard yield: 9,200kg of grapes per hectare, with a 25% yield in must, equivalent to 3,060 bottles per hectare.
VINIFICATION
The highest quality, free-run must, fruit of a gradual, gentle pressing, ferments in stainless steel, then the finest lots go to oak barrels, where they mature 6 months sur lie.
MATURATION
The cuvée is assembled in the spring following the harvest with the highest-quality base wines, all 100% of the same growing year. The wine re-ferments and matures sur lie in the bottle for a minimum of 10 years, followed by a further 6 months after disgorging
STYLE
Extra Brut.
SIZES AVAILABLE
750ml standard bottle and 1.5 l. magnum.
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS: APPEARANCE
Abundant mousse, delicate bead, and long-lingering crown.
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS: COLOUR
Intense straw yellow, with pink-gold highlights.
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS: BOUQUET
Generous, wide-ranging bouquet of fragrant apricot and melon and of candid orange peel.
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS: PALATE
Stands out for its pronounced vein of crisp acidi- ty, clean-edged contours, and firm structure, all beautifully knit together by a tangy minerality that drives a near-end- less progression and promises significant longevity.
PAIRINGS
This full-bodied Riserva is at is best partnered with full-flavoured, hearty dishes, elaborate first courses, and main courses of meats and poached fish.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
10-12 °C.