Franciacorta Extra Brut Palazzo Lana Extrême Riserva, Berlucchi

FRANCIACORTA EXTRA BRUT PALAZZO LANA EXTRÊME RISERVA

Grapes

100% pinot noir, grown in Berlucchi high-density estate vineyards, in Borgonato: the Quindicipiò and Brolo vineyards, overlooking Palazzo Lana Berlucchi

Yield

varies between 80-100 quintals per hectare, with a yield in must of 35%

Vinification

made from the free-run must, obtained by a gentle, gradual pressing. Initial fermentation is in stainless steel. Small lots are then transferred to oak barriques, where they mature sur lie for 6 months

Maturation

assemblage of the cuvée in the spring following harvest, with only wine from that specific vintage, selecting only the finest lots. Bottled with a liqueur de tirage of 24 g/l sugar and cultured yeasts. Maturation sur lie for a minimum of 60 months, followed by an additional 6 months after disgorgement

Style

Extra Brut

Sensory Characteristics

Appearance: it exhibits a lavish mousse, long-lingering cordon, and bead of pin-point bubbles

Colour: rich, copper-tinged straw-yellow

Bouquet: broad and generous, releasing fragrances of wild red berry fruit, including redcurrant and wild strawberry, candied yellow fruits and bread crust

Palate: nicely mirrors the berry fruit encountered on the nose, and is impressive for its remarkable crispness, clean profile, and fine depth. Particularly interesting are its fresh acidity and mineral notes, which seem almost endless

Serving temperature

8 °C

Analytical Data

Alcohol: 12.5%

residual sugar: 1.5 g/l

total acidity: 7.5 g/l

pH: 3.05