FRANCIACORTA - Brut Millesimato

Franciacorta brut 1991 - D.O.C.G. - V.S.Q.P.R.D.

 

Chardonnay 40% Pinot Bianco 40% Pinot Nero 20%.

From 2th to 14th September 1991 with careful hand selection of

the grapes before pressing.

3.30 tons - 518 gallons.

Average °brix at harvest:

Chardonnay 20.43 – Pinot Bianco 19.99 - Pinot Nero 21.25

Tot. acid at harvest (grams tart. acid per 100 ml): Chardonnay

0.86 – Pinot Bianco 0.88 - Pinot Nero 0.78. pH: Chardonnay

3.11 – Pinot Bianco 3.14 - Pinot Nero 3.10.

The base wines. Following the initial fermentation mature for 6 to

7 months in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks, until the

cuvée is prepared. The "Cuvée Ca'del Bosco" is the result of a

knowledgeable blend of base wines held in stainless steel tanks

and small oak barrels: a particular procedure which confers to the

final product a great personality supported by a development

which occurs in bottle, conserved in underground caves at a

costant temperature of 53 degrees.

From 5th to 17th March 1992.

For a minimum 30 months prior to the degorgement.

Done in small lots at the time of the client's order.

10ml. per bottle. It is composed only of wines matured in oak

barrels and a minimum quantity of sugar.

Total Acidity :0.78 grams tartaric acid per 100 ml.

Volatile Acidity: 0.028 grams acetic acid per 100 ml.

Alcohol: 12.5% by vol. pH: 2.97.

Bubbles are soft, perlage is extremely fine and insistent. Color is of pale straw, brilliant. Penetrating bouquet yet simultaneously gentle and delicate, flowery and, above all excellent fruit. In particular emerge aromas of peach, apple and mirabelle. Flavour is dry, very well structured, optimal acidity which gives a “greenish” sensation, in perfect equilibrium with the other components, elegant and delicate, optimal aromatic persistance. Suggested to drink at a temperature of 46 degrees. Excellent an aperitif, marries very well with many appetizers, risotto and seafood dishes.