Carlo Turra Riserva Millesimato 2012 Franciacorta DOCG

Grapes: Chardonnay 65%, Pinot Noir 25% and Pinot White 10%. 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 60 q.li/ha Harvest: Manual, only of healthy bunches at perfect ripening harvested in small perforated crates Harvest time: First half of August, starting with from the Pinot Blanc, continuing with the Pinot Noir and ending with the Chardonnay Vinification: Mashing within 3 hours of the grape harvest, separate pressing of the three grape varieties with limited yields (50%) and use of the flower must only. Fermentation with selected yeasts at a temperature controlled 16-18 °C, 80% in cement tanks and 20% in oak barrels of several passages Reserve wines: Only base wines from the vintage year Drawing: In the spring following the harvest Aging: A minimum of 60 months on the lees in the bottle and at least 6 months after disgorgement Dosage: Brut Nature, without any added sugars but only topping up with the same wine Color: Intense straw yellow with vivid golden reflections Nose: Freshly baked bread and yeast, mixed with yellow fruit and white flowers, pleasant citrus notes Taste: Decisive, dry, persistent, a combination of great balance and elegance

Wine with marked characteristics of finesse and elegance. A vintage that completely escapes any kind of liquor d'expedition A pampering for all palates.