1980 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.9%
pH 3.03
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Grape Varieties 40% Pinot Noir, 21% Pinot Blanc, 39% Chardonnay
Classification Franciacorta Riserva
Region Franciacorta
Harvest Dates 11 Sep 1980 and 1980-09-12
Sites A selection from seven vineyards in the Canelle locality surrounding the Ca’ del Bosco winery
Fermentation Vessels Oak pièces
Pressing Method Manual Pressing Using An Old Wooden Marmonier Press
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 205
Tirage Date 9 Feb 1981
Production Details Élevage in 205 L oak pièces continued until the following spring and is summarized by the producer as approximately five months. The technical sheet reports average maturation on the lees of 42 years, comprising 7 years with bottles lying down and 34 years stacked sur pointe; those stated component periods total 41 years. A natural-cork stopper was used during this lees maturation, and the technical sheet says bottles are disgorged on request. For the specific October 2023 launch release, the producer’s press release records disgorgement in August 2023 with no liqueur d’expédition added. Volatile acidity measured at disgorgement was 0.37 g/L, and total sulphur dioxide was below 47 mg/L.
Tasting Notes Deep straw yellow with golden highlights; undergrowth, musk, fern, candied citrus, quince jam, roasted hazelnut, caramel, iodine, beeswax and cedarwood; creamy, intense and powerful with an aromatic finish
Producer Information
Website
Address
Via Albano Zanella, 13, 25030 Erbusco, Brescia, Italy
Phone
+39 030 7766111
Owner
Maurizio Zanella (President), Gruppo Santa Margherita (Marzotto family)