Franciacorta D.O.C.G. Brut

Wines

Pietraluce means “light stone” — and this is exactly that: the mineral soul of Franciacorta’s glacial hills, transformed into brilliance. Grown across three complementary vineyards in Timoline, Capriolo, and Passirano, this is pure Chardonnay, hand-harvested and gently pressed to preserve every ounce of clarity and finesse.

The Savoldi family believes elegance comes from patience. After soft pressing and cool fermentation, the base wine rests on its lees with regular bâtonnage through the winter before undergoing secondary fermentation in bottle — then waits. And waits. A minimum of 24 months on the lees, often well beyond, coaxes out layers of complexity while a deliberately low dosage lets the wine’s natural precision shine through, unmasked.

Appellation: Franciacorta D.O.C.G. Brut.

Type: Sparkling white.

Varietal: 100% Chardonnay.

Wine Details:

Tasting Notes:

Color: Pale straw yellow with fine, persistent bubbles.

Bouquet: Elegant and precise — citrus, green apple, and white flowers layered with toasted brioche and fresh almond from extended lees aging.

Palate: Crisp and refined with a fine, persistent perlage. Balanced acidity and low dosage let the mineral character of the morainic soils shine through. Clean, dry finish with notable length.

Alcohol: 12.5%.

Dosage: 3 gr.

Serving temperature: 8/10° C (46-50 F).

Food pairing: Excellent as an aperitivo, and versatile at the table with fresh seafood, sushi, soft cheeses, and light appetizers. Also lovely with local cured meats and cheeses.

Vinyard Notes:

Vine age: 21 years.

Vines per hectare: 4.500.

Yield per hectare: 90 quintals.

Yield hectoliter/hectare: 50 hl.

Growing system: Guyot.

Soil:Fluvio-glacial, moderately deep limited by gravelly-sandy substrate.

Winemaking Notes:

Harvest: Hand-picked.

Vinification: Soft pressing at controlled temperature at 15–16°C.

Aging: In steel tanks with batônnage interventions until the secondary fermentation in bottle scheduled for the end of winter. The aging on the lees is never less than 24 months and followed by disgorgement. The bottle sits for a few months in the winery before release.