Le Marchesine
Franciacorta Secolo Novo Dosaggio Zero Riserva 2015
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Riserva Dosaggio Zero |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | The bottles are stacked in ageing rooms at controlled temperatures (13 °C) for at least 60 months. |
- Pas Dosé Style: Zero dosage, residual sugars less than 1 g/L, dry and taut on the palate
- Grapes and vintage: 100% Chardonnay, 2015 harvest, Franciacorta DOCG Lombardy designation
- Method and ageing: Traditional method, 72 months on the lees at 13°C for greater complexity
- Aroma and taste: notes of fennel, anise, ginger, grapefruit, long and peppery finish
- Pairings and serving: ideal with lobster, white meats, aromatic cheeses, serve at 6–7°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
This Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero from Le Marchesine is a sparkling wine made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. Produced according to the strict Traditional Method, it stands out for the complete absence of sugar dosage, offering a dry and pure flavour profile. The glass is characterised by a fine and persistent perlage, capable of releasing clear aromas of wild fennel, star anise and grapefruit zest, accompanied by subtle hints of white pepper. On the palate, it is incisive and savoury, supported by a vibrant acidity that lends elegance and a pronounced structural tension.
Where it comes from
The grapes grow in Lombardy, on the slopes of La Santissima hill in Gussago, one of the most renowned areas of Franciacorta. The vineyards sink their roots into a deep calcareous subsoil, a fundamental geological element that gives the wine its characteristic saline imprint and a vertical texture. Guyot training and low yields allow for great aromatic precision to be concentrated in the bunches. This terroir enhances a tense and vibrant expressive identity, faithfully reflecting the connection with its place of origin and the stylistic choice of zero dosage.
How it is produced
The harvest is carried out by hand, followed by gentle pressing to extract only the free-run must. The white vinification takes place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature, with rapid cooling to prevent malolactic fermentation and preserve the natural freshness. As required by the Traditional Method, the wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle and a prolonged ageing on the lees for seventy-two months. This long rest at constant temperatures enriches the sip with profound structural complexity, culminating in a persistent finish where consistent spicy and peppery notes emerge.
History and Curiosities
Born in 2000 from the passion of the Biatta family, producers since 1985, this sparkling wine expresses the Lombard terroir. The 100% Chardonnay grapes come from the La Santissima hill in Cussago, on a limestone substrate. Produced using the traditional method, it matures for 72 months on the lees, developing extraordinary elegance. The Dosaggio Zero enhances a vibrant and incisive sip, awarded 5 Grappoli Bibenda and 3 Bicchieri Gambero Rosso.
Awards
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2015
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1985
- Oenologist: Jean Pierre Valade
- Bottles produced: 425.000
- Hectares: 51
| Name | Le Marchesine Franciacorta Secolo Novo Dosaggio Zero Riserva 2015 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green pas dosé |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Le Marchesine |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in 2000 from the passion of the Biatta family, producers since 1985, this sparkling wine expresses the Lombard terroir. The 100% Chardonnay grapes come from the La Santissima hill in Cussago, on a limestone substrate. Produced using the traditional method, it matures for 72 months on the lees, developing extraordinary elegance. The Dosaggio Zero enhances a vibrant and incisive sip, awarded 5 Grappoli Bibenda and 3 Bicchieri Gambero Rosso. |
| Origin | Colle La Santissima di Cussago, Franciacorta (Lombardy), Italy |
| Soil composition | Calcareous substrate |
| Plants per hectare | 4,000–4,500 plants/ha |
| Yield per hectare | Approximately 8,000 kg/ha (about 80 quintals/ha) |
| Fermentation temperature | 17–19 °C |
| Fermentation | 72 months |
| Production technique | Traditional method (bottle fermentation) |
| Wine making | Vinification in white with pneumatic press using gentle pressing, utilising only the first fraction; static clarification of the must at low temperature, inoculation with selected yeasts and fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature (17–19 °C). Racking and lowering of the temperature to around 10 °C to prevent malolactic fermentation; addition of tirage syrup, bottling with crown cap and refermentation in bottle for the prise de mousse. |
| Aging | The bottles are stacked in ageing rooms at controlled temperatures (13 °C) for at least 60 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |