Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 6 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: green apple, white peach, white flowers, brioche, fresh almond

Palate: green apple, lemon zest, creamy mousse, saline minerality

Barone Pizzini's organic Brut base, the volume flagship from the ICEA-certified organic estate (certified 1997). Erbamat in the blend echoes the 2017 disciplinare amendment.

What it pairs with

  • Casoncelli alla bresciana
    Beef-and-breadcrumb stuffed pasta from Brescia finds a foil in the wine's creamy mousse and high acidity; an in-region pairing.
  • Burrata with anchovy Find burrata with anchovy on TableJourney →
    Almond aromatics mirror the burrata's lactic core; saline minerality carries the anchovy brine.
  • Lake Iseo perch fillets
    Pesce persico from Lake Iseo finds its match in the wine's lemon zest and saline finish.

History

Animante was launched as Barone Pizzini's organic base Brut. The estate received ICEA organic certification in 1997, three years before this cuvée. Erbamat joined the blend after the 2017 disciplinare amendment.

  1. 1997: Barone Pizzini receives ICEA organic certification
  2. 2000: First Animante vintage
  3. 2017: Erbamat permitted in the Franciacorta DOCG blend up to 10 percent

Facts

Producer
Barone Pizzini · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (78%), Pinot Nero (19%), Pinot Bianco (2%), Erbamat (1%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Brut
Oak
Vinified partly in stainless steel and partly in second-passage oak tonneaux; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 22 to 32 at retail
Drinking window
0-6 from disgorgement
First vintage
2000
Organic
ICEA
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Barone Pizzini Animante

What does Barone Pizzini Animante taste like?

Green apple, white peach, white flowers, brioche and fresh almond on the nose; green apple, lemon zest, creamy mousse and saline minerality on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.

Is Animante organic?

Yes. Barone Pizzini has been certified organic since 1997, the first Franciacorta house to make that move. Animante is produced from organically farmed Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco and a small amount of Erbamat.

When should I drink Animante?

Drink within 0 to 6 years of disgorgement. The wine carries a creamy mousse and saline finish; younger releases are at their freshest.

Tags

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