Ammonites Rosé
Ammonites Rosé
Produced from a careful selection of Pinot Noir grapes, following a brief maceration on the skins, Franciacorta Rosé takes on a captivating bright pink colour that delights the eye, whilst the structure and power of the Pinot Noir enchant the palate.
Suitable before, during and after meals; excellent with seafood risottos, shellfish and baked fish.
A Franciacorta with a strong personality – a complex, rich, refined and elegant wine: a balanced and harmonious flavour that stimulates the senses with an incredible wealth of nuances.
Technical Specifications
Production area
Rovato (BS)
Monticelli Brusati (BS)
average altitude 200 m above sea level
Soil type
Morainic hills
Grape varieties
Pinot Noir 100%
Vintages
–
Average age of vines
20 years
Planting density
5,000 vines per hectare
Training system
Guyot
Precision viticulture
10–12 buds per vine
Harvest
Hand-harvested into small crates of 16–18 kg
Field yield
10,000 kg per hectare (2 kg of grapes and 2 m² of leaf area per vine)
Average time between harvest and pressing
2 hours
Pressing
Soft pressing of whole grapes following further selection of the bunches
Winery yield
6,000 litres per hectare
Vinification
Temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks under supervision
Ageing
Aged in stainless steel tanks for 6–8 months from September to April, with a minimum of 24 months at a controlled temperature on the lees during the second fermentation, followed by a further 6 months of bottle ageing
Available sizes
0,75 l
Average data at disgorgement
<Alcool 12,5 % Vol
pH 3,10
Acidità Totale 6,5-7,0 g/L
Estratto Secco 20 g/L
Residual sugar 1 g/L
Serving
Serve at 6–8 °C in large, thin-stemmed glasses