Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero 'Animante' Barone Pizzini

Franciacorta DOCG • Lombardy • Barone Pizzini
Category
Sparkling Wines
Region
Lombardy
Denomination
Franciacorta DOCG
Alcohol
12%
Vinification
Sparkling wine produced according to the Champenoise method, with a second fermentation in the bottle
Aging
20-30 months on the lees
Grape varieties
Chardonnay 77%, Pinot Nero 17%, Pinot Bianco 3%, Erbamat 3%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Among the most celebrated expressions of its category, this Franciacorta DOCG showcases exceptional craftsmanship. Its modest 12% alcohol content favours freshness and drinkability. Crafted from Chardonnay 77%, Pinot Nero 17%, Pinot Bianco 3%, Erbamat 3%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Its lively perlage and crisp finish make it an ideal celebratory pour. The fruit is sourced from vineyards guyot-trained on hilly moraine soil. Vinification: sparkling wine produced according to the Champenoise method, with a second fermentation in the bottle. The wine is aged 20-30 months on the lees. A wine reflecting the alpine influence found across Lombardy's varied terroir.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Light seafood dishes
🍽️ Prosciutto and melon
🍽️ Fried calamari
🍽️ Fresh oysters and caviar
🍽️ Wedding cake and celebrations
🍽️ Aperitivo with Italian appetizers

About Lombardy Wine Region

Lombardy is best known for Franciacorta, Italy's finest sparkling wine appellation, alongside the alpine reds of Valtellina.

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