Botticino DOC La Foja
Red wine from Lombardy
Alcohol:
14,50%
Grape:
40% Barbera, 30% Marzemino, 20% Sangiovese, 10% Schiava Gentile
Production:
15,000 bottles
A vibrant ruby-red wine from Botticino hills. The notes of red berry, vanilla and tobacco can be then found in the mouth. Long finish and strong flavours for a wine that’s excellent pairing for red meat, roast and strong cheese.
The ageing of this wine is carried out for more than three 3 in Slavonian casks and then it is refined for over 3 months in bottles before hitting the market.
Barbera 40%: a species particulary suited to ageing, important forstructure, lends body and vitality
Marzemino 30%: a classic Friulian grape, important in lending the wine bright and intense colors
Sangiovese 20%: of Tuscan origin, it is important for refined and delicate aromas of great character
Schiava Gentile 10%: An historic grape in local production and of native origin, it is important for its contribution of smoothness and freshness which it lends to the product
Botticino hill is at the start of Lombard Prealps, protected from the cold northern winds, creating an unique climate.
The grapes grow at an altitude between 400 and 600 meters above sea level. The aged of the vines goes from 30 to 40 years old with around 80-90 quintals of grapes per hectare. Hand harvest at the end of September/beginning of October.
Botticino is also called “Barolo of Lombardy” and the soil plays a big part in this. It’s made up of “marl” and characterized by its light color, very similar to the one in Piedmont area of Barolo.
Tasting note
Aging Potential: +10 years
Aging: 3 years in Slavonian casks
Alcohol: 14,50%
Appellation: Botticino DOC
Bottle size: 0.75
Grape: 40% Barbera, 30% Marzemino, 20% Sangiovese, 10% Schiava Gentile
Harvest: 2016
Production: 15,000 bottles
Region: Lombardy
Type of wine: Red
Franzoni Botticino
The Winery Emilio Franzoni has its origin in 1910 and the passion and family traditions have passed on since four generations. The Botticino DOC is produced in a small hilly area in the east of the city Brescia, a few kilometres from the Garda Lake, also famous for the production of fine marble.
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