FRANCIACORTA
Extra Brut
Riserva 2017
SANTA LUCIA
Franciacorta
Extra brut riserva 2017
Santa Lucia Riserva «Brolo dei Longhi» exalts the uniqueness and purity of a single-variety Chardonnay vineyard, surrounded by Erbusco hamlet’s walls.
Only from exceptional years.
GRAPE Chardonnay 100%
VINEYARDS Produced only with Chardonnay grapes harvested in the orchard of the seventeenth century Palazzo Longhi, in the heart of the village of Erbusco.
1.83 hectares of thrilling beauty characterized by a unique terroir and a favorable microclimate in the heart of Franciacorta.
PLANTS/Ha 5000
TRAINING SYSTEM Guyot
YELD PER HECTARE 65 hl/ha
HARVEST By hand with careful selection of grapes and transport in small crates.
WINEMAKING Soft pressing and slow fermentation in stainless steel tanks and second passage pièce at controlled temperature. The base wine obtained is devoted to this reserve only in years where it is enhanced its extreme elegance and refinement. Aging on the lees for a minimum of 60 months.
ALCOHOL 13% vol - DOSAGE 3 g/l
DESCRIPTION Shiny golden colour and soft perlage. Long and persistent. Fruity aromas combined with notes of hazelnut and citrus. To the palate flavors of honey and sweet lemon. At the end long and persistent taste.