THE WINE

The Animante L.A. of the Barone Pizzini winery has exceptional refinement and remains on the lees for 70 months. Disgorgement takes place without dosage, and the winery produces only 580 cases. With this sparkling wine, you can understand the soul of Barone Pizzini. A cuvée created only with base wines from vintages of particular value. It is bland: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Bianco.  All grapes grown in 25 different vineyards scattered throughout Provaglio d’Iseo, Passirano, Corte Franca, and Capriolo. All are between 200 and 300 meters above sea level.

This Franciacorta is organic; the winery chooses to use, both in the countryside and in the cellar, processing methods that allow it to represent the territory to the maximum. In the vineyard, all substances used are of natural origin. Furthermore, Barone Pizzini encourages biodiversity to allow for the balance between all forms of life, plant and animal.

THE WINEMAKING

The grape harvest is strictly manual; once in the cellar, the grapes go through a soft pressing. The wine then ferments in heat-conditioned stainless steel tanks. The wine ages eight months in stainless steel tanks before being bottled for the second fermentation; it rests in the bottle for 70 months.

THE TASTING

Straw yellow, with a fine and persistent perlage. The aroma is elegant, with notes of bread that are pleasantly intertwined with floral scents of citrus to close with fruity hints. Very creamy on the palate, an elegant wine, fresh and savoury with a perfect correspondence between aromas and flavour. Persistence is also excellent.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Excellent as an aperitif, it goes well with fish, even raw but also with white meats.

THE AWARDS

– 2 glasses by the guide Gambero Rosso
– 4 grapes by the guide Bibenda
– 87/100 Veronelli