Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero Millesimato Fratus 2016

The Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero Millesimato di Fratus represents themost prestigiouslabel of this family-run winery, which is capable of enhancing the qualities of the southern area of Monte Orfano, the estate's headquarters. This area is highly suitable for vine cultivation due to its peculiar microclimate, which is less humid and rainy than in other sub-zones of Franciacorta, a factor that allows healthy, ripe grapes to be obtained every harvest.

Franciacorta Fratus Dosaggio Zero Millesimato is made from a combination of Chardonnay (80%) and Pinot Noir (20%) grapes, organically grown on hilly soils particularly rich in clay and limestone, located on the southern slope of Monte Orfano. Harvesting is accompanied by careful manual selection of the ripest grapes and the bunches are then vinified using the white wine method through soft pressing and subsequent alcoholic fermentation of the must in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. After an appropriate period of rest in the same type of container, the vintage wine then undergoes bottle fermentation according to the Metodo Classico, combined with a long ageing period of at least 40 months on the lees. The remuage is carried out by hand and after disgorgement the sparkling wine is topped up with the same wine, thus without any dosage.

In the glass, Fratus' Franciacorta Millesimato Dosaggio Zero displays a straw-yellow colour with greenish highlights and very fine and abundant effervescence. The nose offers fruity hints of cooked pear and apple, followed by notes of yeast reminiscent of bread crust and scents of spice and almond. Balanced, harmonic and very clean taste development, with good roundness and fullness, characterised by a dry and persistent finish.