{"product_id":"lo-sparviere-franciacorta-extra-brut","title":"Lo Sparviere Franciacorta Extra Brut","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFranciacorta Extra Brut produced by Lo Sparviere is a sparkling wine made from \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes. Crafted using the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, it stands out for its \u003cstrong\u003erigorous and structured style\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a fine and persistent perlage. The aromatic profile offers hints of bread crust and hazelnut, enriched by pleasant \u003cstrong\u003enotes of candied citron\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it shows an excellent balance between savouriness and freshness, ensuring a dry and satisfying finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the hills south of Lake Iseo, within the \u003cstrong\u003eFranciacorta\u003c\/strong\u003e region. The grapes come from vineyards located in Monticelli Brusati and Provaglio d’Iseo, both benefiting from optimal southern exposure. The \u003cstrong\u003emorainic soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched with calcareous-marl components, red clays and silt, give the wine a \u003cstrong\u003edistinct mineral character\u003c\/strong\u003e. The mild climate of the area ensures consistent ripening of the grapes, a key factor in preserving the natural \u003cstrong\u003efreshness and precision\u003c\/strong\u003e of flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eManual harvesting allows for careful selection of the grape bunches, which are then gently pressed to extract only the free-run must. The first fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature, mainly in steel tanks and partly in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. Afterwards, the wine undergoes secondary fermentation following the principles of the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eAgeing on the lees for 36 months\u003c\/strong\u003e enhances the complexity of the aromatic profile, before achieving its final balance with the \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Brut dosage\u003c\/strong\u003e, guaranteeing a dry and structured sip.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the hills south of Lake Iseo, where vines have been cultivated since Roman times, the Gussalli Beretta family produces a wine of rare elegance. The \u003cstrong\u003eFranciacorta DOCG Extra Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e from Lo Sparviere is made from selected Chardonnay grapes and is expertly aged for \u003cstrong\u003e36 months on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e. This maturation gives it an extremely fine perlage and a rigorous structure. With production limited to just 10,000 bottles a year, this sparkling wine has received \u003cstrong\u003e91 points from Robert Parker\u003c\/strong\u003e, standing out for its masterful balance between lively savouriness and delicate notes of candied citron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lo Sparviere","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44503382556843,"sku":"8480","price":27.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/lo-sparviere-franciacorta-extra-brut_8480_1_23277f94-6e14-4f00-b271-36fbf429345f.webp?v=1773662961","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-nl\/products\/lo-sparviere-franciacorta-extra-brut","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}