Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $59.56Original €53.00≈ £44.77 | www.26generazioni.com ↗ |
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Region Franciacorta
Harvest Dates 17 Aug 2020 to 3 Sep 2020
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks; a small portion was transferred to barriques after the first fermentation phase
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2021
Disgorgement Date Nov 2024
Production Details The musts fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with a small portion transferred to barriques after the first fermentation phase. Maturation lasted 6 months in second-passage French-oak casks. After separate maturation and lees contact, the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir lots were blended and completed their evolution in stainless steel. The wine was bottled in May 2021, underwent secondary alcoholic fermentation in bottle, and matured for more than 30 months on its lees. Disgorgement and dosage with liqueur d’expédition in Brut style took place in November 2024; no numerical dosage is stated.
Tasting Notes Intense straw yellow with brilliant golden highlights; creamy mousse and fine, persistent perlage; chalk, flint, acacia flowers, apricot and delicate oak notes; harmonious, structured and fresh, with a long, fragrant and savory finish
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2011 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Classification Franciacorta DOCG Riserva
Region Franciacorta
Pressing Method Manually Harvested Whole Bunches Were Directly Soft-Pressed, Using The First-Press Must
Production Details Manually harvested whole bunches were directly soft-pressed. The first-press must underwent primary alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature. In spring 2012, the wine began secondary fermentation in bottle and remained in prolonged contact with its lees. Recommended serving temperature is 7–9°C; the source does not provide a single exact temperature.
Tasting Notes Brilliant golden yellow; creamy mousse with fine, persistent perlage; intense and refined nose; harmonious and complex palate with white-fleshed fruit and notable elegance
Food Pairing Medium-intensity first courses, white meats, fish soups and fish generally
2007 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Region Franciacorta
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and barriques
Production Details Alcoholic fermentation took place partly in stainless-steel tanks and partly in barriques. Secondary fermentation in bottle with lees contact occurred over the following 60 months; the duration is retained in months rather than converted to an exact number of days. Recommended serving temperature is 7–9°C.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with greenish highlights; intense and persistent aroma; elegant and refined palate with white-fleshed fruit
Food Pairing Medium-intensity first courses, white meats, fish soups and fish generally
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Producer Information
Website
Address
via Cassia per Siena, 133, Loc. Bargino, 50026 San Casciano val di Pesa, Firenze, Italy
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Owner
Antinori Family (26th generation)