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Franciacorta DOCG Zero Dosage 'Zero Nero' 2020 (750 ml.) Andrea Arici
Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero “Zero Nero” by Andrea Arici is a classic method Blanc de Noirs in purity, made from only Pinot Noir grapes grown on limestone terraces facing southeast in the municipality of Gussago, at the eastern edge of Franciacorta. The harvest is manual, with a strict selection of the bunches. After a gentle vinification in steel, there is an aging period of at least 30 months on the lees, without the addition of sugars at disgorgement, to enhance the varietal precision and the minerality of the terroir. The bouquet reveals notes of crunchy red fruits, ripe citrus, chalk, and white pepper. The taste is tense, vertical, and deep, with an elegant structure and a salty and persistent finish, which highlights the purity of Pinot Noir in sparkling form. A sparkling wine without compromises, ideal for pairing with meat carpaccios, fine cured meats, sashimi, and spicy dishes.
- Product Category
- Sparkling wine
- Production Method
- Classic or Champenois
- Denomination
- Franciacorta DOCG
- Blend
- Blanc de noirs
- Philosophy
- Organic, Biodynamic
- Grape variety / Raw material
- Pinot noir
- Dosage
- Zero Dosage - Brut Nature (0-3 g/l)
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2020
- Format
- 750 ml.
- Nation
- Italy
- Region
- Lombardy
- Alcohol Content
- 12% ABV (Alcohol by Volume).
- Service Temperature
- 6° - 8° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Transparent flute
- Special Features
- Small Producers
- Gastronomic Pairings
- Aperitif, Mixed cold cuts, Appetizers, Seafood - Crustaceans - Mollusks, Fish Dishes, Fresh Cheeses
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites (sulfites refer to sulfur dioxide that is added to wine to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant, and stabilizing action)
- Overall Rating
- 91/100
AAR-FRANCIACORTA-ZERO-NERO-2020
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Andrea Arici
In the eastern heart of Franciacorta, among the sunlit hills of Gussago, was born in 1997 Colline della Stella, a small and passionate family-run business led by Andrea Arici, a visionary winemaker and custodian of an extraordinary territory. Here, between 150 and 350 meters above sea level, stretch 15 hectares of terraced vineyards, cultivated on calcareous soils with high drainage capacity: a unique terroir capable of giving the wines a distinct freshness, mineral tension, and aromatic finesse.
The production philosophy of Colline della Stella is clear and radical: to express the authentic identity of Franciacorta through Franciacorta exclusively non-dosed. No compromises, no added sugars: just the truth of the wine, in its purest and most essential form. Each bottle is the result of a masterful balance between oenological rigor and respect for nature, with wines that are vibrant, deep, expressive, and elegant, designed to move and surprise.
The main grapes, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, are vinified in steel for a short aging period on the fine lees, in order to preserve their freshness and varietal integrity. This is followed by secondary fermentation in the bottle according to the Classic Method, with long aging on the yeasts ranging from 18 to over 60 months, to achieve complexity, creaminess, and persistence. Each cuvée is disgorged without any dosage, with a topping up done exclusively with the same wine, resulting in absolute expressive coherence.
Alongside the sparkling wines, Colline della Stella also produces still red wines of great personality, starting from varieties such as Barbera, Nebbiolo, Rebo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Syrah. These wines rest for about two years in French oak barrels, developing elegance and structure.
Colline della Stella is not just a winery: it is a project of identity, authenticity, and passion. An invitation to discover the most sincere Franciacorta, where every sip tells a story of land, dedication, and talent.
Available on Vino45, for those looking for artisanal wines with character, unfiltered and uncompromised.
Address:
Via Forcella, 70, 25064 Gussago (BS), Italy
Color: Intense straw yellow with golden highlights, fine and continuous perlage confirming extended lees aging.
Nose: Elegant hints of ripe citrus, lemon and grapefruit peel, combined with notes of dried fruit, hazelnut and almond, with mineral nuances and light toasty undertones.
Palate: Taut and vertical mouthfeel, citrus-driven freshness in the foreground with marked sapidity, solid structure and a dry, clean, persistent finish.
- Vitae: 3/4
- DoctorWine: 91/100
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THE WINE
Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero “Zero Nero” by Andrea Arici is a classic method Blanc de Noirs in purity, obtained from pure Pinot Noir grapes grown on limestone terraces facing southeast in the municipality of Gussago, at the eastern edge of Franciacorta. The harvest is manual, with a rigorous selection of the clusters. After a gentle vinification in steel, it undergoes a maturation of at least 30 months on the lees, without the addition of sugars during the disgorgement phase, to enhance the varietal precision and the minerality of the terroir. The bouquet reveals notes of crunchy red fruits, ripe citrus, chalk, and white pepper. The taste is tense, vertical, and deep, with an elegant structure and a saline and persistent finish, which highlights the purity of Pinot Noir in sparkling form. A sparkling wine without compromises, ideal for accompanying meat carpaccios, noble cold cuts, sashimi, and spicy dishes.
THE COMPANY
In the eastern heart of Franciacorta, among the sunny hills of Gussago, was born in 1997 Colline della Stella, a small and passionate family-run business led by Andrea Arici, a visionary winemaker and guardian of an extraordinary territory. Here, between 150 and 350 meters above sea level, stretch 15 hectares of terraced vineyards, cultivated on limestone soils with high drainage capacity: a unique terroir capable of giving the wines a distinct freshness, mineral tension, and aromatic finesse.
The production philosophy of Colline della Stella is clear and radical: to express the authentic identity of Franciacorta through Franciacorta exclusively non-dosed. No compromises, no added sugars: only the truth of the wine, in its purest and most essential form. Each bottle is the result of a masterful balance between oenological rigor and respect for nature, with wines that are vibrant, deep, expressive, and elegant, designed to evoke emotions and surprise.
The main grapes, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, are vinified in steel for a short aging period on the fine lees, in order to preserve their freshness and varietal integrity. The sparkling process in the bottle follows the Classic Method, with long aging on the lees ranging from 18 to over 60 months, to achieve complexity, creaminess, and persistence. Each cuvée is disgorged without any dosage, with a topping up done exclusively with the same wine, for a result of absolute expressive coherence.
Alongside the bubbles, Colline della Stella also produces still red wines of great personality, starting from varieties such as Barbera, Nebbiolo, Rebo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Syrah. These wines rest for about two years in French oak barrels, developing elegance and structure.
Colline della Stella is not just a winery: it is a project of identity, authenticity, and passion. An invitation to discover the most sincere Franciacorta, where each sip tells a story of land, dedication, and talent.