Franciacorta Pas Dosé Millesimato San Cristoforo

Franciacorta DOCG • Lombardy • San Cristoforo
Category
Sparkling Wines
Region
Lombardy
Denomination
Franciacorta DOCG
Alcohol
12.5%
Vinification
Soft pressing, first fermentation in steel vats at controlled temperature and second fermentation in bottle according to the Traditional Method
Aging
40 months on the lees
Grape varieties
Chardonnay 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

This prestigious Franciacorta DOCG represents the pinnacle of Italian winemaking excellence. Its 12.5% alcohol content supports a rounded, well-integrated style. Crafted from Chardonnay 100%, 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 25 years old vines in Erbusco, rooted in a calcareous marny soil. Manual harvesting. Vinification: soft pressing, first fermentation in steel vats at controlled temperature and second fermentation in bottle according to the Traditional Method. The wine is aged 40 months on the lees. A wine reflecting the alpine influence found across Lombardy's varied terroir.

Food Pairings

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

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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