Il Dosso Pinot Noir Franciacorta 2021 DOCG
Il Dosso’s Pinot Nero Franciacorta Millesimato 2021 is an elegant, characterful sparkling wine from Franciacorta, made from 100% Pinot Nero. Winemaker Luca Archetti deliberately chooses a pure, terroir-driven style, with minimal intervention and long aging on the lees.
This Dosaggio Zero Franciacorta gets no added sugar after disgorgement, so the wine stays exceptionally pure and dry. Thanks to more than 30 months of aging on the lees, it develops a fine mousse, complex aromas and a long, mineral finish.
The result is a gastronomic Franciacorta with structure, freshness and elegance.
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Appellation
Franciacorta DOCG
Color
Sparkling white
Vintage
2021
Alcohol
12%
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Nero
Dosage
Dosaggio Zero (0 g/l)
Method
Metodo Classico
Production
3,000 bottles
Allergens
Contains sulfites
Color
Bright straw yellow with a fine, persistent mousse.
Nose
Aromas of peach blossom, ripe peach and subtle red fruit. In the background, delicate hints of green apple, mandarin peel and light nutty notes.
Palate
Taut, fresh and mineral, with lively acidity. The structure of Pinot Nero gives the wine extra depth and complexity. The finish is long, saline and elegant.
The structure of Pinot Nero makes this Franciacorta very food-friendly and suitable for a wide range of dishes.
Perfect with:
- Salmon
- Caviar
- Eel
- Rich fish dishes
- Richer meat dishes
- Mortadella or lardo
- Risotto
- Filled pasta
Il Dosso is a small, artisanal winery in Franciacorta with about 6 hectares of vineyards. Winemaker Luca Archetti focuses on terroir-driven wines with a clear identity.
His philosophy is built on:
- Expressing the grape and the terroir as purely as possible
- Minimal intervention in the cellar
- Long aging on the lees
- Small productions with great attention to detail
Where Pinot Nero in Franciacorta is usually a blending partner for Chardonnay, Il Dosso also makes a 100% Pinot Nero Franciacorta, which is relatively rare in the region. This gives the wine more structure, complexity and gastronomic power.
The vineyards lie in the moraine amphitheater of Franciacorta, a terroir shaped by ancient glaciers.
The soils are limestone-rich moraine deposits with excellent drainage. Thanks to nearby Lake Iseo, the vineyards enjoy a relatively cool microclimate, which brings fresh acidity and aromatic finesse.
Yields are around 80 quintals per hectare, which adds to concentration and quality.
The wine is made using the Metodo Classico, the same method used in Champagne.
Production involves:
- Gentle pressing of the Pinot Nero
- First fermentation
- Bottling, with the second fermentation in the bottle
- Long aging on the lees for 30 to 33 months
- Disgorgement without dosage
Because no sugar is added after disgorgement (Dosaggio Zero), the wine stays pure, taut and entirely focused on terroir and grape.
We ship all orders carefully packed in specially designed wine packaging to optimally protect the bottles during transport.
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Shipping costs: €4.95
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