CORTE AURA
LOMBARDY / FRANCIACORTA
Corte Aura is a winery located in the small and picturesque region of Franciacorta, nestled in the foothills of the Alps in Lombardy, Italy. This idyllic area, just 70km east of Milan, is home to a dedicated group of over 100 producers, cultivating around 3,000ha of vines. The region is renowned for producing some of the finest traditional-method sparkling wines in Italy and is considered one of the best resources for quality, traditional-method sparkling wines in the country.
Corte Aura was founded in 2009 by Federico Fossati, a native of the Veneto region who had a dream of making high-quality wine produced in the territory. He traveled throughout Italy looking for the perfect location where he could produce wines with the richest and widest range of nuances. Eventually, he discovered Franciacorta and met Pierangelo Bonomi, a great connoisseur of Franciacorta, and his dream became a reality.
At Corte Aura, the maturation process on the lees is prolonged for at least 36 months, even for the Brut, resulting in cuvées that are both long-lasting and highly expressive. The portfolio includes Brut, Rosé, Pas Dosè, Satén and vintage wines, each a testament to the winery's commitment to precision and perfection. With a team led by Federico Fossati, a true perfectionist, and Pierangelo Bonomi, a skilled chef de cave, Corte Aura is quickly establishing itself as one of the top emerging producers in Franciacorta. The winery's idea of Franciacorta DOCG is the very highest expression of the qualities of the territory and the wines produced are a masterpiece of precision and nothing is left to chance.
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Sub-region
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Vineland Rep.
Federico Fossati
Lombardy
Franciacorta
Sustainable
Manual
16 hectares
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
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CORTE AURA FRANCIACORTA BRUT
Appellation: Franciacorta DOCG
Varietals: 90% Chardonnay 10% Pinot Nero
Vineyards: the grapes come from vineyards located in different municipalities of Franciacorta, representing all the different landscape units that characterize the area.
Plant density: 5000 bases/Ha.
Training: Guyot and Spurred cordon.
Yield per hectare: 65Hl/Ha
Harvest: manual with grapes selection and transport in small boxes beginning from the first decade of August.
Vinification: soft pressing of the grapes, fermented in steel tanks at controlled temperature (16 °C). e base wines are produced separately according to the vineyard of origin and then skilfully assembled to create the cuvée. Bottles ageing on leaven for a period of 30 months in cellars at the constant
temperature of 12-15 °C.
Alcohol:12.5% vol
Notes: straw-yellow colour and perlage fine and persistent. At the nose it is floral and lightly fruity. It stands out the aroma of bread typical of ageing on leaven. Harmonious flavours, perlage fine, persistent and elegant, bouquet with the known characteristics of fermentation in the bottle, hints of bread crust and yeast enriched by subtle hints of citrus and nuts (almonds, hazelnuts and white dry figs), tasty flavour, fresh, fine and harmonious.
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CORTE AURA FRANCIACORTA SATEN
Appellation: Franciacorta DOCG
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay.
Vineyards: the grapes come from vineyards located in different municipalities of Franciacorta, representing all the different landscape units that characterize the area.
Plant density: 5000 bases/ha.
Training: Guyot and Spurred cordon.
Yield per hectare: 65Hl/Ha.
Harvest: manual with grapes selection and transport in small boxes beginning from the first decade of August.
Vinification: soft pressing of the grapes fermented in steel tanks at controlled temperature (16 °C). At the second fermentation, the base wine intended for satèn is characterized by a lower addition of sugar in the liqueur de triage compared to Brut (18g/l instead of 24g/l for the Brut); this determines a lower gas evolution, with a higher sensitivity to the taste and refinement of foam. Bottles ageing on leaven for a period of 30 months in cellars at the constant temperature of 12-15 °C.
Alcohol:12.5% vol.
Notes: Straw yellow colour and fine perlage. The wine has a delicate floral fragrance. The taste is soft and delicately creamy, nuanced but distinct scent of ripe fruit, accompanied by subtle hints of white flowers and nuts, or roasted (almonds or hazelnuts), pleasant savour and freshness that fuse with a natural smoothness that recalls the delicate feeling of silk.
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CORTE AURA FRANCIACORTA DEMI-SEC
Appellation: Franciacorta DOCG
Grapes: 90% Chardonnay 10% Pinot Nero
Vineyards: the grapes come from vineyards located in different municipalities of Franciacorta, representing all the different landscape units that characterize the area.
Plant density: 5000 bases/Ha.
Training: Guyot and Spurred cordon.
Yield per Hectare:65Hl/Ha.
Harvest: manual with grapes selection and transport in small boxes beginning from the first decade of August.
Vinification: soft pressing of the grapes, fermented in steel tanks at controlled temperature (16 °C). The base wines are produced separately according to the vineyard of origin and then skilfully assembled to create the cuvée. Bottles ageing on leaven for a period of 36 months in cellars at the constant temperature of 12-15 °C.
Alcohol:12.5% vol.
Notes: straw-yellow colour and perlage fine and per- sistent. Scent of pastry and slightly fruity and vanilla taste.
CORTE AURA FRANCIACORTA PAS DOSÉ (Zero Dosage)
Appellation: Franciacorta DOCG
Grapes: 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir
Vineyards: the grapes come from vineyards located in different municipalities of Franciacorta, representing all the different landscape units that characterize the area.
Density: 5000 bases/Ha.
Training system: Guyot and Spurred cordon.
Yield per hectare: 60Hl/Ha.
Harvest: manual with grapes selection and transport in small boxes when the ripening of the grapes is proper.
Winemaking process: soft pressing of the grapes, fermented in steel tanks at controlled temperature (16 °C). Bottles left on leaven for a period of at least 50 months in cellars at the constant temperature of 12-15 °C. At degorgement no added liqueur, leaving only traces of the natural sugars of the grape.
Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
Notes: straw-yellow color with golden hues and strong and continuous perlage. Bouquet with hints of dried fruit and spicy aromas. Tasting it has strong personality and fragrance, clean incoming class and persistence, accompanied by elegant and decided notes of toasted nuts and flavors of tropical fruits. The after taste is long lasting and evolving.
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CORTE AURA FRANCIACORTA ROSÉ
Appellation: Franciacorta DOCG
Grapes: 75% Pinot Noir - 25% Chardonnay.
Vineyards: the grapes come from vineyards located in different municipalities of Franciacorta, representing all the different landscape units that characterize the area.
Plant density: 5000 bases/Ha.
Training: Guyot and spurred cordon.
Yield per hectare: 65Hl/Ha.
Harvest: manual with grapes selection and transport in small boxes beginning from mid-august.
Vinification: soft pressing of the grapes, fermented in steel tanks at controlled temperature (16 °C). "e base wines are produced separately according to the vineyard of origin and then skilfully assembled to create the cuveé. Bottles ageing on leaven for a period of 36 months in cellars at the constant temperature of 12-15 °C.
Alcohol: 12.5% Vol.
Description: light pink and delicate colour. Elegant bouquet with hints of blackberry and raspberry typical of Pinot Noir. Soft and juicy taste accompanied by a balanced acidity.
CORTE AURA FRANCIACORTA INSÉ PAS DOSÉ
Appellation: Franciacorta DOCG
Grapes: 65% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir
Vineyards: the grapes come from vineyards located in different municipalities of Franciacorta, representing all the different landscape units that characterize the area.
Plant density: 6000 plants/ha.
Training system: Guyot.
Yield per hectare: 60 hl/ha.
Harvest: manual with selection of the bunches which are transported in small bins.
Vinification: Soft pressing of the grapes; fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature (16c). The skins are separated from the must through a cold temperature static de- canting method. Once selected yeast is inoculated, the wine stays for8 months in stainless, before being bottled. The wine then goes through second fermentation, and it stays on the lees for at least 54 months, at a constant temperature of 12-15C.
Alcohol: 12,80% vol.
Notes: A Franciacorta that develops “Insé” (“in sé” meaning “by itself" in Italian): nothing is added to its integrity and authenticity typical of a zero dosage.
In the glass it shows a unique complexity with distinct aromas. the sweetness of honey the freshness of thyme and aromatic herbs. The elegance of delicate hints of vanilla and toast. On the palate it shows the integrity without compromise of a pas dose combined with the balance of a great Franciacorta: structure and finesse.
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92
2013
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