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The deep magnolia-pink colour, enlivened by coral highlights, is traversed by a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, it develops a fragrant profile with notes of pomegranate, small forest fruits and redcurrants, enriched by spicy hints of black tea and pink peppercorns. The absence of sugar in the \u003cstrong\u003ezero dosage\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a dry and structured palate, where the vibrant acidity blends in perfect balance with the \u003cstrong\u003edelicate tannic texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, elegantly accompanying the entire meal and enhancing charcuterie boards, meat-based first courses, roasts and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine originates in Lombardy, from the estate-owned Quindicipiò and Gaspa vineyards located in Corte Franca. The Franciacorta area offers \u003cstrong\u003esoils of morainic origin\u003c\/strong\u003e, positioned on mid-hillsides and characterised by a light, stony and shallow texture. The well-ventilated environment and high planting density of the \u003cstrong\u003eGuyot-trained vines\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an average age exceeding twenty years, ensure low yields. These pedoclimatic conditions guarantee perfect phenolic ripeness and give the Pinot Noir the essential precision to express a clear \u003cstrong\u003earomatic definition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process uses exclusively free-run must derived from gentle pressing. The \u003cstrong\u003efinal blend\u003c\/strong\u003e combines bases vinified as white, a rosé fraction obtained through a twenty-four-hour cold infusion and a small portion fermented as red with skin maceration at a controlled temperature. After the first fermentation in steel and ageing for six months on the fine lees for part of the wines, the secondary fermentation takes place according to the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e. This refermentation involves a long \u003cstrong\u003eageing on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e for at least five years, concluding the journey with a further six months of \u003cstrong\u003ebottle rest\u003c\/strong\u003e after disgorgement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and interesting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 2011, this elegant \u003cstrong\u003evintage Franciacorta\u003c\/strong\u003e originates from the prestigious Quindicipiò and Gaspa vineyards, located in Corte Franca. The 2019 vintage expresses the essence of the terroir thanks to vines over twenty years old cultivated at high density. The cuvée, obtained exclusively from the purest free-run must, matures according to the \u003cstrong\u003etraditional method\u003c\/strong\u003e, ageing on the lees for at least five years. 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The wine's character derives from soils of \u003cstrong\u003efluvioglacial origin\u003c\/strong\u003e, which provide a textural base, while \u003cstrong\u003efine deposits\u003c\/strong\u003e promote excellent natural acidity. This deep interaction between the grape varieties and the territory guarantees the \u003cstrong\u003eexpressive freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e necessary to sustain the long evolution of a non-dosaged wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a meticulous manual harvest, the gentle pressing of whole bunches allows for the extraction of only the precious \u003cstrong\u003efree-run must\u003c\/strong\u003e. Primary fermentation takes place in steel at a controlled temperature, followed by maturation on the fine lees. A portion of the blend ages for several months in second or third-passage \u003cstrong\u003ebarrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriching the structural profile. 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