Le Marchesine
Franciacorta Nitens Brut Magnum
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Bottle ageing: minimum 24 months on the lees. |
- Magnum Format 1.5 L: suitable for celebrations and toasts, also available with gift packaging
- Traditional method: bottle refermentation and 24 months ageing on the lees
- Grape blend: Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir; Franciacorta DOCG Lombardy designation
- Aromatic profile: notes of marzipan, broom and honeysuckle, followed by nougat and candied ginger
- Pairings: ideal with oysters, clams, risottos, filled pasta and fish main courses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Franciacorta Nitens Brut Magnum from Le Marchesine embodies the essence of Franciacorta. Produced using the Traditional Method, it is created from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir. The palate features a fine perlage and a residual sugar content of nine grams per litre, which defines this brut sparkling wine. Its versatility at the table makes it ideal for pairing with raw seafood, oysters and fish dishes.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in Lombardy, among the municipalities of Paderno Franciacorta, Rodengo Saiano, Erbusco and Cologne. The signature is that of Le Marchesine, a winery linked to the winemaking history of the Biatta family. The Guyot training system is set up with a high planting density to ensure the perfect expression of the fruit. Thanks to this rigour, the label has received important international recognition, including a ninety-point rating from Robert Parker.
How it is produced
The grapes are hand-harvested to preserve their integrity, then gently pressed. After cold clarification, fermentation takes place in stainless steel. Malolactic fermentation is inhibited to maintain the freshness of the must. The secondary fermentation occurs in the bottle, with twenty-four months' maturation on the lees. The wine reveals aromas of marzipan, broom, candied ginger and citron. On the palate, it offers a savoury and smooth sip, with a creamy finish enriched by hints of acacia and macadamia nuts.
History and Curiosities
The prestigious Franciacorta Nitens Brut from Le Marchesine celebrates the winemaking tradition of the Biatta family, which began in 1985. Since the very first vintage in 1990, this sparkling wine has stood out for its excellence, ensured by meticulous hand harvesting of the grapes. Its refined profile comes to life thanks to a slow 24-month maturation on the lees, the result of dedication rewarded with 90 points from Robert Parker. Offered in the generous Magnum format, it provides a tasting experience that combines prestige, elegance, and profound artisanal care.
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.
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2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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90/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1985
- Oenologist: Jean Pierre Valade
- Bottles produced: 425.000
- Hectares: 51
| Name | Le Marchesine Franciacorta Nitens Brut Magnum |
|---|---|
| Type | White brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Le Marchesine |
| Story | History and Curiosities The prestigious Franciacorta Nitens Brut from Le Marchesine celebrates the winemaking tradition of the Biatta family, which began in 1985. Since the very first vintage in 1990, this sparkling wine has stood out for its excellence, ensured by meticulous hand harvesting of the grapes. Its refined profile comes to life thanks to a slow 24-month maturation on the lees, the result of dedication rewarded with 90 points from Robert Parker. Offered in the generous Magnum format, it provides a tasting experience that combines prestige, elegance, and profound artisanal care. |
| Origin | Paderno Franciacorta, Rodengo Saiano, Erbusco and Cologne |
| Cultivation system | Guyot at 90/100 cm from the ground |
| Plants per hectare | 4500-5000 piante/ha |
| Yield per hectare | Approximately 100 quintals per hectare |
| Fermentation | Minimum 24 months on the lees in the bottle |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | White vinification in a pneumatic press with gentle pressing of whole grapes and separation of the first and second fractions; static and physical clarification of the must at low temperatures, inoculation with selected yeasts and fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature; racking and lowering of the temperature to around 10°C to prevent malolactic fermentation; addition of tirage syrup, bottling, sealing with a crown cap and secondary fermentation in the bottle. |
| Aging | Bottle ageing: minimum 24 months on the lees. |
| Residual sugar | 9.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |