Quintessenze Franciacorta extra brut Riserva Azienda Antica Fratta

White Sparkling wine

FRANCIACORTA EXTRA BRUT RESERVE A Franciacorta "made to think", alive, with changing aromas, which evolve in the glass to give a new emotion with every sip. ico_uvaggio 80% chardonnay 20% pinot noir ico_aging 60 months ico_dosage Extra Brut Type of soil: Calcareous-clayey of morainic origin Grapes: 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir. Yield per hectare: 100 quintals of grapes per hectare, with must yield of 65% Vintage: 2015 vintage obtained from a careful selection of the best grapes of that vintage, chosen to guarantee evolution and freshness; the pinot noir, vinified in white, contributes to giving structure and complexity to the elegant and aromatic predominance of the chardonnay Harvest: Between mid-August and early September when the grapes reach the ideal sugar ripeness, preserving fresh and dynamic acidity which guarantees great evolution over time Maturation: Over 60 months on the yeasts, after disgorgement the bottles still rest in the cellar for another 5-6 months. ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS Color: Intense yellow with golden reflections Perfume: Wide, elegant, of great finesse and evolution, excellent with dried and tropical fruit Taste: Rich and fresh in the mouth, explosion of fragrance in aromatic nuances, great personality, structured and long-lasting Perlage: Very fine and persistent, creamy foam Pairings: Franciacorta for every occasion, from large aperitifs to lunches of shellfish and tasty fish. Excellent with cured meats and cheeses Serving temperature: 7° – 8° c.