Franciacorta Brut NITENS DOCG Le Marchesine
| Sommelier score | 91/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | Le Marchesine |
| Denomination | Franciacorta Docg |
| Grapes | Chardonnay, Pinot bianco e Pinot nero |
| Alcohol content | 12,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | BS/4288 |
| Winery headquarter | Le Marchesine - Passirano (BS) - Via Vallosa, 31 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Aperitif, Warm fish appetizers, Steamed fish Hors d'oeuvres, Fresh cheese, White Meat, Crustaceans, Sushi-sashimi, Grilled Fish |
| Region | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Style | Light and fresh |
| Wine list | Franciacorta |
The production of this sensational Franciacorta Brut that boasts DOCG certification involves the use of blended Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes. The grapes come from Le Marchesine di Biatta Giovanni & C. - Passirano, Brescia. The harvest takes place with the entry into the vineyard in September and involves the manual collection in boxes of maximum 18 kg. The vinification takes place in white pneumatic press with soft pressing of the whole grapes and separation of the 1st and 2nd fraction. After static and physical separation from the impurities of the must at low temperatures, the yeast is inoculated for fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. This is followed by decanting and lowering of the temperature to about 10ºC to avoid malolactic fermentation. Once the "tirage syrup" has been added, it is bottled, capped with the crown cap and laid down in a pile for foaming.
Characteristics of this Franciacorta Brut Docg
The appearance of the wine has a brilliant straw yellow color, with a fine and persistent perlage. The scent on the nose a first impact of bread crust and yeast opens to a compound and elegant olfactory profile. The taste has rich notes of exotic fruits, elderberry flowers and white chocolate are perfect introduction to a fresh, clean, round taste. The finish is very long with hints of ginger.
Recommended combinations tasting this product from Lombardy
A wine excellent as an aperitif, the Brut de Le Marchesine goes well with rich appetizers based on meats and cheeses. The optimal serving temperature is 6ºC.
