LLS Portfolio Book

La Valle

La Valle is an idiosyncratic and leading Franciacorta estate founded in 1990 by Eugenio and Giulia Pezzola. The winery is led by their enthusiastic nephew, Stefano Camilucci, who has evolved the winery into one of the most cutting edge and forward thinking in Franciacorta. La Valle takes its name from a small valley that was carved out by glaciers 185 million years ago, leaving behind morainic, fossil rich soils that experts believe are the oldest in Franciacorta. La Valle is a modern winery on very old soil with the singular goal of expressing its unique and venerable terroir. “Primum” Franciacorta DOCG Brut “Primum” Franciacorta Brut, a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, and Pinot Nero, is the foundation of the La Valle line. The wine is vinified in stainless steel tanks, sees no malolactic fermentation, and spends 24 months on the lees. “Primum” receives a low dosage of 4.55g/l at the time of disgorgement.

“Naturalis” Franciacorta DOCG Extra Brut “Naturalis” Franciacorta Extra Brut is a selection of Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco and receives a minimal dose of sugar in the final stage of its creation. The wine is vinified in stainless steel tanks, sees no malolactic fermentation, spends 40 months on the lees, and is only produced in top vintages.

Franciacorta DOCG Brut Rosé Franciacorta Brut Rosé is produced only with the best selections from two vineyards of Pinot Nero, which are vinified separately in stainless steel tanks. The Pinot Nero receives a brief maceration on the skins before blending. The wine spends 30 months on the lees and receives a low dosage of 4.55g/L at the time of disgorgement.

WINES OF NORTHERN ITALY

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