Franciacorta DOCG Brut Millesimato"Freccianera"is the first and only Italian brut produced exclusively with refermentation in the bottle to have obtained since 1995 the Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin (DOCG), the highest recognition of quality and typicality of a wine. To identify this wine is only the name of the geographical region, limited and defined in its borders, where its vineyards grow and its producers are based. The labels bear only the word Franciacorta:a single term defines the territory, the production method and the wine. Consumer guarantee of the specificity and quality of this product. To produce Franciacorta a very long time is required:about 7 months after the harvest, the base wine is added to the yeasts and bottled. At least 18 months (30 or more if we are talking about vintage wines like this Franciacorta) of slow refermentation in the bottle in contact with the yeasts must pass before it can be disgorged.
SIZE:0.75 L bottles
ORIGIN:Lombardy.
CHARACTERISTICS:Sparkling wine of straw color with golden reflections, abundant froth, subtle and persistent perlage, the scent of balsamic and citrus notes, is accompanied by slight hints of toasting, the taste is soft, savory and excellent texture.
GRAPES:Chardonnay 60%, Pinot Bianco 30% and Pinot Nero 10%.
ALCOHOL CONTENT:12.5% vol.
SERVICE TEMPERATURE: Temperature between 4/8 °.
STORAGE:in a cool place away from sunlight.
RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS:Makes any occasion special, from aperitifs to parties, idyllic with a parmesan risotto with pearls of balsamic vinegar.
SPECIFIC NOTES:Contains sulphites.
PRODUCER:Fratelli Berlucchi farm