Guido Berlucchi Franciacorta Palazzo Lana Extreme Riserva 2011

Method: Guyot.

Technique: The highest quality, free-run must, the fruit of a gradual, gentle pressing, ferments in stainless steel, then the finest lots go oak barrels, where they mature 6 months sur lie: The cuvée is assembled in the spring following harvest with the highest-quality base wines, all 100%of the same growing year. The wine re-ferments and matures sur lie in the bottle for a minimum of 10 years, followed by a further 6 months after disgorging.

Production Area: vineyards in Borgonato, the hillslope Quindicipiò vineyard and Brolo, with its view of Palazzo Lana Berlucchi.

Soil: Morainic Soil.

Altitude: 200-350m.a.s.l.

Harvest: Second third week of August.Analytical Data: Alcohol 12.00% - Sugars: 3.50 g/l, Acidity 8.00 g/l - pH 3.00.

This full-bodied Riserva is at its best partnered with full-flavoured, hearty dishes, elaborate first courses, and main courses of meats and poached fish.

Colour: Intense straw yellow, with pink-gold highlights.

Best Serve: 10-12 °C.