Franciacorta DOCG Extra Brut Riserva Palazzo Lana Extreme 2011 - Berlucchi

GRAPES 100% Pinot Noir, coming from two proprietary vineyards, grown at high planting density, in Borgonato: Diecicipiò, on the hill, and Brolo, overlooking Palazzo Lana Berlucchi.SURRENDER 9,200 kg of grapes per hectare, with a must yield of 25% equivalent to 3060 bottles per hectare.WINEMAKING The "heart" of the free-run must, obtained from soft and progressive pressing, carries out alcoholic fermentation in steel vats; at the end, some batches are transferred to oak barriques, where they refine for 6 months in contact with the 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 refinement in contact with yeasts for at least 10 years, followed by at least 6 months after disgorgement.DOSAGE Extra Brut.FORMATS 750 ml bottle and 1.5 l Magnum.ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: VISUAL APPEARANCE Copious foam, persistent crown, very fine perlage.ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: COLOR Intense straw yellow, with rose gold reflections.ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: FRAGRANCE Broad olfactory sensations, with hints of yellow-fleshed fruits and candied orange.ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: TASTE On the palate it stands out for its great freshness, clean taste and structure, all harmonized by minerality and acidity, which determine great persistence and important longevity.COMBINATIONS It is a Riserva with excellent body, which pairs nicely with dishes rich in structure and flavour. It can accompany important first courses, stewed fish second courses and meat second courses.