Riccafana Franciacorta DOCG Rosè Brut Millesimato Bio

Pinot Noir Riserva Nature Millesimo 2011 9 years of aging on the lees Only 1 gr./l of residual sugar.

Grapes: Pinot Noir 60%, Pinot Blanc 25% and Chardonnay 15%. 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. Maceration of 24-30 hours of the Pinot Noir for the extraction color. Fermentation with selected yeasts at controlled temperature of 16-18 °C, 50% in tanks of cement and 50% in oak barrels of multiple passages. Reserve wines: Only base wines from the vintage year Drawing: In the spring following the harvest Aging: A minimum of 100 months on the lees in the bottle and at least 6 months after disgorgement Dosage: Zero dosage, without any addition of sugars but only topping up with the same wine Color: Antique pink with subtle bronzed hues Nose: Yeasty fragrance with notes of small fruits reds followed by the spicy touch and vanilla bean Taste: The non-dosing makes it straight and dry, and the long aging ensures an enveloping undertone. Crisp fruit and spices, from saffron to white pepper