Franciacorta Essence Nature 2018 Antica Fratta

Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero Essence Nature 2018

A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, resulting in a clean and rigorous fragrance without the addition of liqueur d’expedition.

Type of soil: Calcareous-clayey.

Type of grapes: 70% chardonnay 30% pinot noir.

Yield per hectare: The vintage is characterized by a good yeald. The weather allowed us to reach 80-100 Qli/ha.

Vintage: 2018 vintage and therefore obtained from the skilful assemblage of the best grapes of that year; the use of pinot noir, vinified in white, helps to obtain a good body, without influencing the elegance of the preponderant chardonnay.

Harvest: Between mid-August and early September when the grapes have reached the correct sugar ripeness, but still have a considerable acidity and freshness.

Maturation: 42 months of maturation on lees. After disgorgement, the bottles rest in the cellar for another 5-6 months

Colour: Straw yellow with highlights veering towards gold reflections

Bouquet: Intense, with hints of spices, dried fruit and a profumo gentile

Palate: Clean taste with fragrant and balanced flavour, good persistence and a dry, elegant finish typical of franciacorta dosaggio zero

Perlage: Fine and persistent, creamy mousse

Food pairing: Excellent aperitif, great in complementing seafood and raw fish.

FAQ

Cosa significa dosaggio zero nel Franciacorta? It means the wine is disgorged without adding liqueur d’expedition, keeping a dry, precise style that highlights purity and freshness.

Qual è la differenza tra il Franciacorta Brut e il dosaggio zero? Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero has no added dosage, while Brut includes a small amount of sugar after disgorgement, making Dosaggio Zero drier.

Che cos'è il Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero? It is a sparkling wine made in the Franciacorta area with no added sugar after disgorgement, known for its direct and expressive character.

Qual è la scala di dosaggio per i Franciacorta? The dosage scale ranges from Pas Dosé/Dosaggio Zero to sweeter styles such as Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry and Dry.

Alcohol: 13,00 % vol.

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