Franciacorta Brut DOCG - Balthazar 12l

VARIETY

chardonnay 90% - pinot nero 10%.

PRODUCTION AREA

morainic hills of Franciacorta.

CULTIVATION OF THE VINEYARD

Guyot-pruned vineyards, with predominantly east and south-east exposure.

YIELD PER HECTARE

100 ql.

VINIFICATION

soft pressing of the hand-picked grapes, in horizontal membrane presses and low temperature fermentation in heat-conditioned steel tanks.
In the spring following the harvest, the wine is bottled.
At least 18 months after refermentation, remuage, degorgement and packaging are carried out.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS

fine and persistent perlage, straw yellow color with golden reflections. Intense, fruity aroma, with a pleasant hint of yeast and bread crust.
Full, savory and dry taste, with good persistence, reminiscent of the olfactory sensations.

RECOMMENDED COMBINATIONS

aperitifs and throughout the meal, with a preference for dishes with delicate flavors based on meat and fish.