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Grapes: 100% Pinot Blanc Vineyards of origin: The grapes come solely from the Mirabella vineyard, located in Paderno Franciacorta Soil: Fluvio-glacial Vineyard planting: Sylvoz at 3,000 vines/ha Average age of vines: 41 years Yield: No more than 70 q.li/ha Harvest: Manual, only of healthy bunches at perfect ripening harvested in small perforated crates Harvest time: First half of August Vinification: Soft pressing with very low yields (50%) and use of only the flower must. Fermentation with selected yeasts at a controlled temperature of 16- 18 °C, 90% in cement tanks and 10% in barriques of oak of several passages Reserve wines: Only base wines from the vintage year Drawing: In the spring following the harvest Aging: A minimum of 24 months on the lees in the bottle and at least 3 months after disgorgement Dosage: Brut Nature, without any added sugars but only topping up with the same wine Color: Straw yellow with greenish reflections Bouquet: Sensations of white flowers and tropical fruit, supported by a balsamic note of wild herbs Taste: Delicate and elegantly savory, well balanced between acidity and softness, the sensations of white flowers accompanied by notes of pastry

Vintage: 2012 Country: Italy Wine zone: Franciacorta Type of wine: bubbly Grape Variety: Chardonnay 100% Producer: Azienda Agricola Turra Recommended serving temperature: 6° - 8° Alcohol content: 12.5%Vol. Vinification: Before disgorging, the wine rests on the lees for at least 40 months.

Classic Franciacorta very versatile but never dull capable of pleasing all palates.

Wine of clean, assertive character. Medium bubble. Suitable with cured meats and aged cheeses.