Palazzo Lana 2010 Extreme Franciacorta DOCG

Palazzo Lana Extrême 2010 – Franciacorta Riserva

UVE:

• 100% Pinot Noir, sourced from two estate vineyards, trained at high planting density, in Borgonato: Quindicipiò, on the hillside, and Brolo, overlooking Palazzo Lana Berlucchi.

TIME OF COLLECTION:

• Second decade of August 2010.

RETURNS:

• 8,100 kg of grapes per hectare, with a must yield of 28 percent equivalent to 3024 bottles per hectare.

VINIFICATION:

• The “heart” of the flower must, obtained by soft and progressive pressing, carries out alcoholic fermentation in steel vats; at the end, some batches are transferred to oak barrels, where they are aged for 6 months in contact with yeasts.

MATURATION:

• Preparation of the cuvée in the spring following the harvest, with 100% wines of the vintage chosen from the best selections. Second fermentation in the bottle and subsequent aging in contact with yeasts for at least 10 years, followed by a minimum of 6 months after disgorgement.

DOSAGE:

• Extra Brut.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS:

• VISUAL APPEARANCE: Copious mousse, persistent crown, very fine perlage.
• COLOR: Intense straw yellow, with rose gold highlights.
• BOUQUET: Broad olfactory sensations, with hints of yellow-fleshed fruits and candied orange.
• TASTE: The palate is distinguished by great freshness, cleanliness of flavor and structure, all harmonized by minerality and acidity, which result in great persistence and important longevity.

ACCOUNTS:

• It is a full-bodied Reserve that pairs nicely with dishes rich in structure and flavor. It can accompany important first courses, fish stews and meat main courses.

SERVING TEMPERATURE:

• 10-12 °C.

ANALYTICAL DATA:

• Alcohol 12.50% vol, sugars 3.5 g/l, total acidity 7.80 g/l – pH 3.12.

FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION:

• 2004