Franciacorta DOCG Animante
Basic Information
It represents the soul of Barone Pizzini because it embodies the living nature of its vineyards. It’s the crowning achievement of a long process of pionering renewal that led Barone Pizzini to become the first organic grower and winemaker in Franciacorta.
Technical Sheet
Tasting notes
Straw yellow in color, with notes of flowers, citrus, acacia honey, apricot and dried fruit. Since the end closure with savory creaminess.
Food pairing
As an appetizer with raw seafood or Culatello di Zibello, at the table with pasta, fish and white meats.
Serving temperature
8°-10°
Grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot noir, Pinot blanc
Appellation
Franciacorta
Classification
DOCG
Color
White
Type
Sparkling
Vineyards
25 vineyards in the municipalities of Provaglio d’Iseo, Passirano, Corte Franca, Adro
Country/Region
Italia, Lombardia, Franciacorta
Vintage
NV
Alcool percentage
12%
Sugar rate
< 0,5 g/l
Number of plants per hectare
5.000 – 6.250
Number of bottles produced
90.000
Vinification
Gentle pressing, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks
Ageing
6 months in stainless-steel tanks. 8 disgorgings between October and September
Minimum aging in bottle
20-30 months on the lees
% of grape/cépage
Chardonnay 84%, Pinot noir 12%, Pinot blanc 4%
Soil type
Generally of recent moraine origin, from glacial river and lake deposits with abundant, deep and permeable gravel structure
Exposure
Various
Training system
Guyot
Agricultural method
Organic
Type of harvest
Manual in crates
Wine Enthusiast 2019 — 93
Guide Wine Enthusiast
Score 93
Publish Year 2019
Wine Advocate 2018 — 90+
Guide Wine Advocate
Score 90+
Publish Year 2018
Sommelier Wine Awards 2015 — Gold Medal
Guide Sommelier Wine Awards
Score Gold Medal
Publish Year 2015
Sommelier Wine Awards 2014 — Gold Medal
Guide Sommelier Wine Awards
Score Gold Medal
Publish Year 2014