The ancient wisdom of a territory known throughout the world for the excellent quality of its wines is all reflected in the products presented by the new CENTINARI Franciacorta brand.
Tasting a CENTINARI Franciacorta is a complete experience with many nuances, like a flight over fascinating landscapes. A narrative of unparalleled aromas and perfumes, but also of a world in which the suggestions of the profound culture that permeates and inspires its activity are added to the exclusive pleasure of a unique taste.
Precisely to represent the constant search for quality and the intent to create something unique, he chose the majestic red heron as a symbol, which lives protected, among other things, in the natural areas of Franciacorta. Evoking its grace and innate elegance, its shy and demanding nature and its desire for excellence.
CENTINARI Franciacorta products, in fact, are proud of their roots, and of the value of a method composed of scrupulous rules, dictated by a strict specification, and carried out with great care.
First of all the raw material: the grapes grow on the shores of Lake Iseo which is part of the UNESCO biosphere reserve of “Valle Camonica – Alto Sebino”, in an ideal climate for the growth of vineyards, and on a soil whose morainic origin offers a extraordinary richness of added minerals, fundamental to form the basis of quality viticulture.
The harvest is carried out strictly by hand, the bunches are placed in small crates to be taken whole for soft pressing. In this way the organoleptic qualities of the product remain unchanged and express themselves at their best.
The time factor is also fundamental, because the natural refermentation takes place in the bottle, and the subsequent slow maturation and refinement on the yeasts are never less than 18 months.
The excellence of CENTINARI production arises not only from the favor of the noble nature of Franciacorta, but also from strong family values: a solid and hard-working nature, animated by the determination to always do better. For this reason, the Togni family company, now in its third generation of entrepreneurs, strongly wanted to invest in Franciacorta, expanding and increasing the path towards high-end products dedicated to the ho.re.ca channel.
“We have given a name to this project, or rather a very important surname for us” declared Paola Togni, currently at the helm of the company, together with her children Elisa and Andrea. Centinari is in fact not only the name of this new reality in Franciacorta, but also the surname of Paola’s mother. “We dedicated it” continues Paola Togni “to those who, more than anyone, were able to convey to us the value of time, dedication and doing things with care”.
CENTINARI Franciacorta is committed every day to giving back to the territory the privilege of being its guest, doing its utmost to preserve its natural environment, and participating in important projects and initiatives for the protection of biodiversity, such as Purpurea, the study of the Department of Earth Sciences and of the Environment of the University of Pavia which analyzes the migratory routes of the purple heron to identify its environmental preferences for nesting and for the period, two or three months, which elapses between the end of the reproduction and the beginning of migration.
There are therefore many reasons why tasting a CENTINARI Franciacorta is just like belonging to a community of people with similar sensibilities and tastes. And this is why a true wine club with an exclusive and inclusive soul will be created online, a meeting point made up of unique moments: for those who love the beauty of nature and respect the environment, for those who know the value of time and wants to savor it at the right pace, for those who consider an unrepeatable sensation precious.
Because CENTINARI Franciacorta is satisfaction for all the senses and intense involvement, already evoked by the elegant bottle designed by Spazio di Paolo, a multi-awarded studio internationally for its packaging of wine products.
Thanks to the dedication, artisanal knowledge and care taken every day, the CENTINARI Franciacorta can boast the official DOCG mark, bringing authentic Franciacorta into the glasses of those who choose them: CENTINARI FRANCIACORTA DOCG BRUT
Produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown in lands of morainic origin between the areas of Erbusco, Adro, Cazzago, Gussago. The soft pressing in a lung press preserves the organoleptic qualities in a grape juice that passes a first and second selection.
The controlled temperature fermentation at 14 degrees allows it to express all its aromas and scents. It has a vibrant, incisive and vital character. The aroma is fresh, decisive and spicy, rich in yeast fragrance. In the mouth it is well balanced and structured with good flavor and freshness.
CENTINARI FRANCIACORTA DOCG DOSAGE ZÉRO.
Born in the vineyards located in the areas of Erbusco, Adro, Cazzago and Gussago, produced entirely from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The consolidated method involves refermentation in the bottle, slow maturation and refinement on the yeasts, for no less than 18 months: it is precisely thanks to their lysis that it achieves its particular sensorial profile, with rich aromatic complexity.
Fresh, elegant and well-balanced character. Light and delicate color with gold filigree reflections. On the nose it opens with hints of ripe fruit, light notes of vanilla and a light toasted tone deriving from the yeasts.
