Lo Sparviere
Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero Riserva 2015
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Riserva Dosaggio Zero |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 72 months. |
- Vintage and style: Franciacorta Riserva Dosaggio Zero 2015, Traditional Method, 12.5% vol
- Grapes and origin: Chardonnay from Monticelli Brusati (Lombardy), limestone soils and red clays
- Ageing: 72 months on the lees; fermentation in steel and wood at around 18°C
- Sensory profile: very fine perlage; notes of toast, tropical fruit, honey and yellow peach
- Awards: Gambero Rosso 3 glasses, Vinous 92 points, Vitae AIS 4 vines
Description
What kind of wine is it
Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero Riserva from Lo Sparviere is a rigorous Traditional Method wine made from Chardonnay. In the glass, it displays an intense straw-yellow hue with golden highlights and a very fine perlage. The bouquet releases fragrant notes of sweet toasting, tropical fruit, yellow peach and light honey. On the palate, it reveals a complex structure, supported by pronounced mineral savouriness and a very persistent finish.
Where does it come from
This Franciacorta originates in Lombardy, among the vineyards of Monticelli Brusati. The vines sink their roots into a unique terroir, where limestone soils alternate with red clays and silt, giving the wine a marked savoury character. Yields in the vineyard are kept low and harvesting takes place during the third decade of August, allowing the Chardonnay to clearly express its territorial identity.
How is it produced
The vinification process begins with gentle pressing of the bunches to extract only the best fraction of the free-run must. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks and wooden barrels, with partial malolactic fermentation. The creation of the final blend includes reserve wines, preparing it for a long ageing on the lees of seventy-two months. The absence of added sugars defines an extremely dry and incisive profile.
History and Curiosities
The result of the dedication of a winery active since 1974, the Franciacorta Riserva Dosaggio Zero 2015 from Lo Sparviere is produced exclusively in the finest vintages. This elegant Metodo Classico enhances the Chardonnay from Monticelli Brusati, grown on limestone soils. The use of reserve wines in the cuvée and the masterful 72-month maturation on the lees give the wine exceptional structure. Made without added sugars, it releases a profound mineral persistence that has earned it top accolades from Gambero Rosso and Vinous.
Awards
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2015
3This 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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2015
2One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2015
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2015
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1974
- Oenologist: Francesco Polastri
- Bottles produced: 120.000
- Hectares: 28
Lo Sparviere is housed in an ancient country residence dating back to the sixteenth century, owned by Mrs Monique Poncelet Gussalli Beretta, a resolute woman who was determined to recover the history and charm of this ancient corner of Franciacorta. Read more
| Name | Lo Sparviere Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero Riserva 2015 |
|---|---|
| Type | White pas dosé |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Lo Sparviere |
| Story | History and Curiosities The result of the dedication of a winery active since 1974, the Franciacorta Riserva Dosaggio Zero 2015 from Lo Sparviere is produced exclusively in the finest vintages. This elegant Metodo Classico enhances the Chardonnay from Monticelli Brusati, grown on limestone soils. The use of reserve wines in the cuvée and the masterful 72-month maturation on the lees give the wine exceptional structure. Made without added sugars, it releases a profound mineral persistence that has earned it top accolades from Gambero Rosso and Vinous. |
| Origin | Monticelli Brusati (BS) |
| Soil composition | Autoctono, calcareo con presenza di argille rosse e limo. |
| Yield per hectare | 70 q/ha |
| Harvest | Third decade of August |
| Fermentation temperature | Circa 18 °C |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Soft pressing of whole bunches to extract no more than 50% of the free-run must; controlled fermentation at around 18°C, 60% in stainless steel tanks and 40% in barriques and tonneaux; the must matures in the containers and partially undergoes malolactic fermentation; the blend includes small percentages of wines from two or three previous vintages; aged on the lees for 72 months; zero dosage (no added sugars). |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 72 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.5 gr/L |
| PH | 3.2 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |