Prominent Laws

Question 1

What styles of Franciacorta are allowed?

Answer 1

Blanc
Rosé
Satèn
Millesimato 􏰋 - vintage􏰍
Riserva

Question 2

Describe the Satèn style of Franciacorta.

Answer 2

Sparkling wine made from all􏰎-white grapes and bottled at less than 5 atmospheres of pressure􏰍,

Question 3

Franciacorta on the label is aged how long?

Answer 3

Min. 18 months on the lees after tirage.
25 months total

Question 4

Franciacorta Satèn &􏰿 Rosé on the label is aged how long?

Answer 4

Min. 24 months on the lees after tirage.
31 months total.
Both styles may also be Millesimato or Riserva

Question 5

Franciacorta Millesimato on the label is aged how long?

Answer 5

Min. 30 months on the lees after tirage.
37 months total.

Question 6

Franciacorta Riserva on the label is aged how long?

Answer 6

Min. 60 months on the lees after tirage.
67 months total

Question 7

Franciacorta Rosé requires a minimum __% of what grape variety?

Answer 7

35%
Pinot Nero