Cuvée Imperiale Franciacorta DOCG Brut - Berlucchi

GRAPES Chardonnay (90%) and Pinot Noir (10%), coming from the most suitable vineyards of the 19 municipalities of Franciacorta.SURRENDER 9,500 kg of grapes per hectare, with a must yield of 60%, equivalent to 7,600 bottles per hectare.WINEMAKING Soft and progressive pressing of the bunches with fractionation of the musts; alcoholic fermentation in steel vats.MATURATION Preparation of the cuvée in the spring following the harvest, with the addition of 10% reserve wines from the best years. Second fermentation in the bottle and subsequent refinement in contact with its own yeasts for at least 18 months, followed by another 2 months after disgorgement.DOSAGE Brut.FORMATS Bottle 750 ml, Demi 375 ml, Magnum 1.5 l, Jeroboam 3 l.ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: VISUAL APPEARANCE Soft and abundant foam, with subtle and persistent perlage.ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: COLOR Straw yellow with faint greenish reflections.ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: FRAGRANCE Rich and persistent bouquet, with fruity and floral notes, subtle aromas of yeasts and bread crust.ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: TASTE Full, clean, with a pleasant and decisive fruity and acidic note.COMBINATIONS Ideal as an aperitif, suitable for all types of starters and to accompany fish dishes, rice, pasta, white meats, tasty fish and fresh cheeses.SERVICE TEMPERATURE 6 – 8 °C.