Lo Sparviere
Franciacorta Extra Brut Millesimato 2015
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Millesimato Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | 60 months on the lees |
- Identity: Franciacorta Extra Brut Millesimato 2015, 100% Chardonnay, 12.5% vol
- Method: gentle pressing of whole bunches, maximum 50% free-run must
- Fermentation: temperature of 18°C, 60% in stainless steel and 40% in barriques and large casks
- Ageing: 60 months on the lees; dense, fine and persistent bubbles
- Profile and pairings: notes of pineapple and honey; savoury and silky, ideal with sushi and soft cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Lo Sparviere Franciacorta Extra Brut is a sparkling wine of great character that fully expresses the identity of Chardonnay. In the glass, it displays a fine and persistent perlage, framed by a straw yellow colour with golden highlights. The bouquet ranges from notes of ripe pineapple, white peach and dried fruit, with a finish that evokes green spices and mountain honey. On the palate, the silky texture elegantly balances the pronounced mineral savouriness and vibrant acidity. It is the ideal companion for cured meat starters, soft cheeses and robust meats such as roast pork saddle, but it also pairs perfectly with sushi and sashimi.
Where it comes from
This sparkling wine originates in Monticelli Brusati, in Lombardy, where Lo Sparviere cultivates vineyards facing north at around one hundred and eighty metres above sea level. The historic vines sink their roots into moraine soils composed of red clays and the characteristic Lombard Selcifero, a formation rich in limestone and marl. This particular pedoclimatic composition encourages low yields, giving the grapes a distinct savouriness and dynamic freshness, fundamental for defining a taut profile deeply linked to the territory.
How it is produced
Manual harvesting in small crates precedes gentle pressing of the whole bunches, aimed at extracting only the finest free-run must. The first fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in steel tanks and in wooden barrels, followed by partial malolactic fermentation. Once the blend is created with a selection of reserve wines, the prise de mousse takes place according to the strict standards of the Traditional Method. Ageing on the lees for at least sixty months gives the wine extraordinary complexity and remarkable fullness of flavour.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1974 within a charming sixteenth-century residence, the company Lo Sparviere presents this prestigious Franciacorta Millesimato 2015. Produced from historic Chardonnay vineyards, this exceptional cuvée is matured for a full 60 months on the lees, developing a vibrant mineral savouriness and a rare silky elegance. Awarded with prestigious accolades, the wine appears in the glass with bright golden reflections, enhanced by a dense and continuous perlage that envelops the palate, transforming the tasting into a truly authentic and unforgettable sensory experience.
Awards
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2015
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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 Extra Brut Millesimato 2015 |
|---|---|
| Type | White extra brut |
| 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 Founded in 1974 within a charming sixteenth-century residence, the company Lo Sparviere presents this prestigious Franciacorta Millesimato 2015. Produced from historic Chardonnay vineyards, this exceptional cuvée is matured for a full 60 months on the lees, developing a vibrant mineral savouriness and a rare silky elegance. Awarded with prestigious accolades, the wine appears in the glass with bright golden reflections, enhanced by a dense and continuous perlage that envelops the palate, transforming the tasting into a truly authentic and unforgettable sensory experience. |
| Origin | Monticelli Brusati (BS), Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy |
| Soil composition | Selcifero lombardo ricco di calcare e marne |
| Yield per hectare | 7,000 kg/ha |
| Harvest | Third ten days of August. Manual harvesting in small crates with grape selection in the vineyard. |
| Fermentation temperature | Around 18 °C |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Gentle 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, 40% in barriques and tonneaux); maturation of the must in the vessels with partial malolactic fermentation; the cuvée includes small percentages of wines from two or three previous vintages; aged for 60 months on the lees. |
| Aging | 60 months on the lees |
| Total acidity | 6.0 gr/L |
| PH | 3.18 |
| Residual sugar | 3.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |