Barone Pizzini Animante Brut DOCG NV W I N E D E S C R I P T I O N Barone Pizzini was founded in 1870 by the noble family of the same name. It is one of the oldest in Franciacorta, and was the first in the region to promote biodiversity and natural farming methods. This choice was made in the mid-nineties because it was considered an essential condition to have “live” vines, which give healthy to make high- quality that are a complete expression of the .

Animante is sourced from the estate’s 25 scattered in different locations across Franciacorta. They cover a total surface area of 47 hectares. The average elevation of the vines is 200/300 meters above sea level, with an average age of 20 years. Subsoils are complex in origin. Some are morainic in nature, while others are enriched by glacial river deposits.

Chardonnay, , and Pinot Bianco are sourced from all four distinct sites and harvested in August. Grapes are gently pressed, fermented in stainless steel tanks for six months, and further refined in bottle on natural yeasts for 20-30 months until disgorgement and a dosage mixture of 2-3g/l of organic sugar is added.

T A S T I N G N O T E S Franciacorta’s layered geological formations boast complex microclimates. Wines are defined by both a sub-Alpine and Mediterranean-type climate due to the proximity of Lake Iseo. Summers are tolerably hot and dry, while winters remain milder, contributing to freshness and complex aromas. Morainic soils are conducive to stone fruit flavors, spice and florality.

F O O D P A I R I N G Franciacorta’s moderate to high acidity makes it admirably versatile at the table. Animante Brut offers a zesty texture, a vein of minerality and vibrant acidity that cuts through a creamy risotto or pasta. For a delightful contrast, match to foods rich in umami such as mushrooms, cured meats or shellfish, flavors that will act as a balancing agent to the full stone fruit notes.

V I N E Y A R D & P R O D U C T I O N I N F O Production area/appellation: Franciacorta DOCG name: 25 vineyards located in different area of Franciacorta Soil composition: Gravel Training method: Guyot Elevation: 924 feet Vines/acre: 2500 Yield/acre: 3.6 tons P R O D U C E R P R O F I L E time: August Estate owned by: Società Agricola per W I N E M A K I N G & A G I N G Azioni Varietal composition: , Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco Winemaker: Silvano Brescianini Fermentation container: Stainless steel tanks Total acreage under vine: 118 Length of alcoholic fermentation: 12 days Estate founded: 1870 Fermentation temperature: 59 °F Winery production: 290,000 Bottles : Yes Region: Type of aging container: Stainless steel tanks Country: Size of aging container: 150 HL Length of aging before bottling: 6 months Length of bottle aging: 18-30 months A N A L Y T I C A L D A T A Alcohol: 12.0 % pH level: 3.0 Residual sugar: 2.1 g/L Acidity: 8.0 g/L Dry extract: ©2019 · Selected & Imported by2 W2i.n4e bgo/wL Inc., New York, NY · winebow.com Total SO2: 71.0 mg/L