FRANCIACORTA SATEN BRUT BARONE PIZZINI 2016
The first organic Franciacorta. A wine that makes the territory its strongest ally, and from it draws the uniqueness and character that distinguish it. Organic viticulture is the natural destination of a journey aimed at seeking the maximum representation of a territory. Respect for nature is the necessary condition to obtain from it fruits full of life and great expressive potential. The balance between man and nature is a prerequisite for a wine with a strong bond to its land, unique and unreproducible elsewhere.
The cellar was built according to the highest standards of architectural sustainability, the cellar fully reflects the ideals of Barone Pizzini: efficiency, and a minimal impact on the environment. Like a tree, it is partly internal to the earth, from which it captures energy and freshness to transmit them to the wine.
Baron Edoardo Pizzini founded a golf facility in 1927, one of the first in Italy. The female figure taken from an image of the time evokes the spirit of innovation that has always guided Barone Pizzini, today the first organic Franciacorta.
It represents the soul of Barone Pizzini because it embodies the living nature of all its vineyards. It was created to crown the long and pioneering path of renewal in the vineyard and in the cellar that sanctioned the birthright of Barone Pizzini in the organic experience in Franciacorta.
Franciacorta saten is an "organic wine", the result of the choice of processing methods, in the countryside and in the cellar, aimed at guaranteeing the maximum representation of the territory. In the vineyard only substances of natural origin are used. Biodiversity is also encouraged to allow for a balance between all forms of life, plant and animal.
From vineyards over twenty years old, the Chardonnay grapes are aimed at making the Satèn silky and persuasive, while leaving room for citrus notes and a pressing minerality, unusual and original for the category.
The vinification takes shape with soft pressing, fermentation in heat-conditioned stainless steel tanks. Aging: 10 months in stainless steel tanks (70%) and exhausted barriques (30%) and aging in bottle on the lees for a minimum of 30-40.
In the glass it comes alive with very fine and tiny bubbles, on the nose it opens with citrus and mineral nuances. In the mouth it reveals a creamy and silky texture that caresses the senses and conquers them. The personality is energetic and snappy, at times tense and very refreshing, with a long and harmonious persistence.
CHARACTERISTICS
Denomination: Franciacorta DOCG
Grape varieties: Chardonnay 100%
Region: Lombardia (Italy)
Bottle size: 75 cl Bottle
Vinification and Aging: Soft pressing, fermentation in heat-conditioned stainless steel tanks; 10 months in 70% stainless steel tanks and 30% exhausted barriques; 30-40 months on the lees
Perfect to drink with: Fresh cheese, Steamed fish-crustaceans, Finger food, Fish Tartare - Carpaccio, Sushi and Sashimi