{"product_id":"lo-sparviere-franciacorta-cuvee-no-7-750ml","title":"Lo Sparviere Franciacorta Cuvée No. 7 NV (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis dry Italian sparkling wine comes from Franciacorta DOCG. It is made in a similar way to Champagne, using the méthode classique. This Brut Cuvée no.7 is even more special, as it has been aged sur lie for twice as long as most non-vintage Champagne. This allows the wine to develop complex bready aromas and a rich texture.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLo Sparviere Brut Cuvée n.7 is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. It comes from a vineyard in Provaglio d’Iseo, about 1 km south of Lake Iseo in Lombardy. The soils in the vineyard were formed by a glacier – as was the whole of the Franciacorta region south of Lake Iseo. At the end of the last ice age 18,000 years ago, the glacier retracted back into the Alps, leaving a trace rich in minerals, gravel, sand, silt and limestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe vineyard is planted on a hill facing South-West. Grapes are hand-harvested from late August through early September. After harvest, grapes are left in crates in the refrigeration room for 24-36 hours, to chill to 10°C. This is done to extract aromas and flavours in the most delicate manner possible. Then, the grapes undergo a gentle, whole-cluster pressing, where no more than 60% of the free-run juice is extracted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine is fermented for seven months sur lie in stainless steel tanks, at the low temperature of 16°C, in order to preserve the delicate fragrance of the chardonnay grapes. After that, it undergoes a second fermentation in bottle, where it matures and develops sur lie for another 30 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePale yellow colour. Elegant aromas of ripe peach, hints of honey, butter, toasted bread and almonds. This wine is dry with a full body and medium alcohol. Tangy and fresh, with a balanced aroma and high acidity. It has a creamy mousse and a long, elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDecanter World Wine Awards 2021 – Bronze Medal | Mundus Vini 2019 Spring Tasting – Silver Medal | I Vini di Veronelli 2017 – 2 Stars | Glass of Bubbly 2018 – Gold Medal | Bibenda Guide 2016 – 4 Grappoli | Vitae La Guida Vini 2019 – 3 Vines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lo Sparviere","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975779487968,"sku":"105559","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/lo-sparviere-franciacorta-cuvee-no-7_1.jpg?v=1664305330","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/lo-sparviere-franciacorta-cuvee-no-7-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}