Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $44.95Original €40.00≈ £33.79 | www.26generazioni.com ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Franciacorta DOCG
Region Franciacorta
Harvest Dates Harvest began 2022-08-10
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats for primary alcoholic fermentation; bottle for secondary fermentation
Pressing Method Whole Chardonnay Clusters Were Soft Pressed; Free-Run Must From The First Pressing Was Selected
Disgorgement Date Feb 2025
Production Details The grapes were harvested manually. The Chardonnay vines had an average age of over 25 years. Secondary fermentation began in spring 2023, followed by prolonged lees contact; no exact lees duration is stated.
Tasting Notes Straw yellow; very fine persistent perlage; white flowers and white-fleshed fruit; complex, balanced and fresh, with a savory persistent finish
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Franciacorta
Harvest Dates 23 Aug 2021 to 1 Sep 2021
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats for primary alcoholic fermentation; bottle for secondary fermentation
Pressing Method Whole Chardonnay Clusters Were Soft Pressed; Free-Run Must From The First Pressing Was Selected
Production Details The grapes were harvested manually. Secondary fermentation began in spring 2022, followed by prolonged lees contact; no exact duration is stated.
Tasting Notes Straw yellow; very fine persistent perlage; white flowers and white-fleshed fruit; complex, balanced and notably elegant
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Franciacorta
Harvest Dates Harvest began in mid-August 2020
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats for primary alcoholic fermentation; bottle for secondary fermentation
Pressing Method Whole Chardonnay Clusters Were Soft Pressed; Free-Run Must From The First Pressing Was Selected
Production Details The grapes were harvested manually. Secondary fermentation began in spring 2021, followed by prolonged lees contact; no exact duration is stated.
Tasting Notes Straw yellow; very fine persistent perlage; white flowers and white-fleshed fruit; complex, balanced and elegant
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Franciacorta DOCG
Region Franciacorta
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats for primary alcoholic fermentation; bottle for secondary fermentation
Pressing Method Whole Chardonnay Clusters Were Gently Pressed; Free-Run Juice From The First Pressing Was Selected
Production Details Grapes were harvested exclusively by hand. Secondary fermentation began in spring 2020, followed by 30 months of aging on the lees; the month-based duration is retained without conversion to days.
Tasting Notes Straw yellow; creamy mousse and delicate persistent perlage; white flowers and white-fleshed fruit, especially peach; harmonious and approachable
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Franciacorta DOCG
Region Franciacorta
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats for primary alcoholic fermentation; bottle for secondary fermentation
Pressing Method Whole Chardonnay Clusters Were Gently Pressed; Free-Run Juice From The First Pressing Was Selected
Production Details Grapes were harvested exclusively by hand. Secondary fermentation began in spring 2019 and was followed by a lengthy, unspecified period on the lees.
Tasting Notes Straw yellow; creamy mousse and delicate persistent perlage; white flowers and white-fleshed fruit; harmonious, structured and complex
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Franciacorta DOCG
Region Franciacorta
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats for primary alcoholic fermentation; bottle for secondary fermentation
Pressing Method Whole Chardonnay Clusters Were Gently Pressed; Free-Run Juice From The First Pressing Was Selected
Production Details Grapes were harvested exclusively by hand. Secondary fermentation began in spring 2017 and was followed by a lengthy, unspecified period on the lees.
Tasting Notes Straw yellow; creamy mousse and delicate persistent perlage; white flowers and white-fleshed fruit; harmonious, structured and complex
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Franciacorta DOCG
Region Franciacorta
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats for primary alcoholic fermentation; bottle for secondary fermentation
Pressing Method Whole Chardonnay Clusters Were Gently Pressed; Free-Run Juice From The First Pressing Was Selected
Production Details Grapes were harvested exclusively by hand. Secondary fermentation began in spring 2016 and was followed by a lengthy, unspecified period on the lees.
Tasting Notes Intense straw yellow; creamy mousse and delicate persistent perlage; white flowers and white-fleshed fruit; balanced, harmonious, structured and complex
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2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Franciacorta DOCG
Region Franciacorta
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks for primary fermentation; bottle for secondary fermentation
Pressing Method Whole Chardonnay Bunches Were Softly Pressed
Production Details Grapes were picked entirely by hand. Secondary fermentation began in spring 2015 and was followed by an extended, unspecified period on fine lees.
Tasting Notes Brilliant yellow; creamy foam and delicate persistent perlage; white-fruit and floral aromas; fine, balanced and elegant
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Producer Information
Website
Address
via Cassia per Siena, 133, Loc. Bargino, 50026 San Casciano val di Pesa, Firenze, Italy
Email
Owner
Antinori Family (26th generation)