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Ronco Calino NV 'Brut' Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy
Paolo and Lara Imberti Radici overlook 10 hectares of organically-farmed single cru Franciacorta vineyards from their lovely hilltop home in Adro. Since 1996, they have embodied the passion and dynamism of the region, striving to produce the most vibrant examples of small grower Franciacorta. Situated less than ten kilometers south of Lake Iseo, the estate’s rolling hills and morainic soils of calcareous gravel and sand are excellently suited to the cultivation of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
- Winemakers: Paolo and Lara Imberti Radici
- Farming: Organic
- Varieties: 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir
- Soils / Terroir: Deep, pebble-rich morainic soils derived from interaction between the moraine and torrential runoff from the ancient glacier. Less steep areas feature fine-grained, shallow sediment with medium-textured clay-loam soil.
- Vinification: The clusters are chilled, then gently pressed. The must ferments in stainless steel tanks at 13-14°C, and 15% of the Chardonnay ferments in French oak barrels. Each vineyard parcel is vinified separately, to preserve its individuality.
- Tasting Notes: The Brut is the very quintessence of the Ronco Calino philosophy. Its moderate dosage heightens the delicate aromas classic to Chardonnay (80%) and the nervy grip of Pinot Noir (20%). Versatile and vibrant, it is the ideal partner to every dish. A minimum of 30 months’ maturation sur lie.