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Franciacorta Brut DOCG wine — Corteaura winery — Dionysus
SparklingFranciacortaDOCG

Franciacorta Brut DOCG

by Corteaura · Lombardia, Italy

AppellationFranciacortaDOCG
TypeSparkling
GrapesChardonnay
Alcohol12.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Sparkling styleBrut
Serve at6 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
CorteauraLombardia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes come from vineyards in several parts of the Franciacorta area, spanning its varied landscapes.

Vinification

The grapes are hand-harvested during the first ten days of August and transported to the winery in small boxes. After gentle pressing, the must ferments in stainless-steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16 °C. Fruit from each vineyard is vinified separately before the final blend is assembled. Secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle.

Ageing

The wine ages on its lees for at least 24 months in the winery’s cellars, maintained at 12–15 °C.

Tasting profile

The wine has a strong character.