Demetra Millesimato Franciacorta BRUT NATURE 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