1701 Franciacorta the first Biodynamic Franciacorta

16/09/2022 - "We believe in an approach far removed from any forcing and chemical intervention that is also a philosophy of life, a way of approaching the vineyard, understanding it and respecting it in its life cycle until, in the bottle, it fully expresses its vitality, character and virtues," Silvia Stefini begins. "We have succeeded in combining a clean, fresh and elegant product with an agriculture that respects the vineyard, creating the best natural conditions for it to be healthy and strong. Since 2015 we have been certified organic and since July 2016 we have been the first and, so far, only winery in Franciacorta to obtain Demeter biodynamic certification. We produce about 60,000 bottles a year. We have chosen not to add sugar to any of our wines and to leave them on the lees for a minimum of 30 months, even where the Franciacorta specification stipulates 18 and 24 months. In the best vintages we produce Franciacorta Vintage millesimato Docg, the best that can be obtained from the estate's vineyard heritage aged for a minimum of 40 months. Then, we also like to experiment and this is how Sullerba was born, a sur lies 100% chardonnay re-fermented in the bottle with the must of the same vine for the second fermentation and Surnàt, igt Sebino bianco vinified in terracotta amphorae". The Franciacorta Brut Nature must be interpreted at a distance, being now slightly reluctant to let go. A few months will make it a harmonious wine with a taut and persistent sip.