FRANCIACORTA - Brut Millesimato

 Franciacorta brut 1992 - D.O.C.G. - V.S.Q.P.R.D.

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

From 1th to 11th September 1992 with careful hand selection of

the grapes before pressing.

3.44 tons - 540 gallons.

Average °brix at harvest: Chardonnay 19.78 - Pinot Bianco 19.11

- Pinot Nero 20.01. Tot. acid at harvest (grams tart. acid per 100

ml): Chardonnay 0.852 – Pinot Bianco 0.860 - Pinot Nero 0.770

pH: Chardonnay 3.12 – Pinot Bianco 3.14 - Pinot Nero 3.09.

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.

Fom 3th to 17th March 1993.

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 :0.635 grams tartaric acid per 100 ml.

Volatile Acidity: 0.035 grams acetic acid per 100 ml.

Alcohol: 12.5% by vol. pH: 3.06.

A light straw color with a gilded greenish reflection.

Its abundant with persistent and delicate bubbles. The aroma is

gentle, delicate and persuasive, with a pleasing sensation that

reminds one of fresh fruit (peach), flowers and of bread yeasts. Its

taste is very intense and well-structured, flexuous, gentle and

delicate. It has nice acidity and a long, persistent aroma. It is

suggested to drink at a temperature of 48 degrees. Excellent as on

aperitif, marries very well with many appetizers, risotto and

seafood dishes.