Franciacorta Brut DOCG
In Gussago, Franciacorta, the DOCG limited area, special attention is given to the optimization of the landscape, the respect of the territory and the environment. The grapes come from hillside vineyards with clay and limestone loam and loose and gravelly moraine soils, with high density Guyot training. The grapes are harvested by hand and placed in 18 kg crates, to keep the bunches perfectly intact during transport to the winery. Immediately after harvesting, the grapes are put into a special press for a soft and gradual crushing, to extract the best part of the juice: the first-pressing must. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with constant control of the fermentation temperatures. The spring following the harvest, the wine is bottled (tirage) and aged on yeast for at least 30 months. After dégorgement, the bottles rest in the winery for a further 5 months. The special shape of the bottle ensures optimal ageing of the yeast/wine mixture.
Full, with an excellent structure, remarkably flavorful and fresh; an excellent minerality is evident and a long persistence with toasted flavours and scents of yellow and dry fruit. Ideal throughout the whole meal, it accompanies typical dishes of the Franciacorta area and exalts dishes of rice, pasta, white meat, fish, fresh and cheeses.
