Natural wine has no uniform definition. It is a general term used to describe artisanal wine made using organically and/or biodynamically grown hand-picked grapes which are vinified with little or no intervention. Winemakers often rely on indigenous yeast to catalyse natural fermentation, avoiding the use of any chemicals, additives or sulphites.
The result is wine which is alive, energetic, vibrant and unexpected – a welcomed contrast to the industrial practices of the wine industry.
Name of Estate/Domaine:
1701 FranciaCorta
Vintage: 2016
Country & Region
Cazzago San Martino, Franciacorta, Italy
Grape/Blend
100% Chardonnay.
Tasting Notes
An intense lemon colour, on the nose there are fresh floral notes with an almond flavour in evidence. The palate boasts of soft peach aromas delicately paired with notes of balsamic.
Terroir
Continental with positive influence by proximity to Lake Iseo. Moraine soils of glacial deposit rich in sand and silt.
Viticulture
Winery certified organic and Biodynamic Demeter.
*Suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians
Vinification:
- Manual harvested.
- Whole bunch.
- Stainless vat.
- Indigenous yeast.
- Controlled ferment.
- Maturation in bottle.
- Secondary fermentation in bottle on the lees for minimum of 30 months.
- Partial filtration at 10 micron.
- Low levels of SO2
Food Pairing
Seafood and veg based risotto, semi-matured salamis and cheese.
