{"product_id":"santus-franciacorta-brut","title":"Santus Franciacorta Brut","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSantus Franciacorta Brut is a refined sparkling wine produced in Lombardy according to the strict \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e. This elegant blend is created from the union of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, offering a structured profile and remarkable freshness. In the glass, it displays a bright golden yellow hue, enhanced by a \u003cstrong\u003every fine and elegant perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the nose, clear aromas of ripe fruit and citrus emerge, while the palate reveals a creamy, savoury sip with pronounced complexity. It is an ideal wine to evolve harmoniously over time, with an \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e that can reach up to ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from ten hectares of hillside vineyards located in Rovato, in the heart of Franciacorta. The \u003cstrong\u003emorainic soils\u003c\/strong\u003e give this wine a distinct savoury and mineral character, faithfully reflecting the features of the Lombard territory. The Santus winery pursues small-scale viticulture focused on the \u003cstrong\u003eprotection of biodiversity\u003c\/strong\u003e. The agronomic management respects the environment, encouraging the most authentic expression of the land and allowing the grapes to ripen in perfect harmony with the \u003cstrong\u003ehillside microclimate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with a careful \u003cstrong\u003elate harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to obtain rich and fully ripe grapes. After gentle pressing and maceration on the skins, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks and in fine \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vinification of part of the Chardonnay in wood enriches the wine's structure. The secondary fermentation is carried out strictly according to the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a prolonged \u003cstrong\u003eageing on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e of at least twenty-one months, which is essential to give the wine its typical roundness and complex aromatic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1995 in Rovato by Maria Luisa Santus and Gianfranco Pagano, the company stands out for its \u003cstrong\u003esmall-scale viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e with a strong focus on protecting biodiversity. To highlight the deep connection between the vine, climate, and the Franciacorta region, the winery forgoes blending, producing exclusively \u003cstrong\u003esingle-vintage wines\u003c\/strong\u003e. From its ten hectares of land come authentic sparkling wines, crafted with the utmost respect for the environment thanks to a state-of-the-art facility designed to ensure complete \u003cstrong\u003eenergy self-sufficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Santus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44522083516587,"sku":"13532","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/santus-franciacorta-brut_13532_1.jpg?v=1773666911","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/santus-franciacorta-brut","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}