In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lemon zest, chalk, white flowers, fresh almond
Palate: green apple, lemon pith, saline minerality, fine green herbs
Organic Dosaggio Zero from Barone Pizzini. Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco vinified without dosage, with the chalky moraine-hill minerality exposed.
What it pairs with
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Crudo of branzino
Saline minerality lifts the raw sea bass; zero dosage stays out of the way of the delicate flesh. -
Insalata di mare
Mixed cold seafood salad finds a foil in the wine's chalky finish; high acidity carries the lemon dressing. -
Aged Pecorino Romano
Sharp sheep's-milk salt mirrors the wine's saline minerality; fresh almond echoes the cheese rind.
History
Organic Dosaggio Zero from Barone Pizzini, launched as the cellar's zero-dosage statement. Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco rather than the standard Chardonnay-Pinot Nero blend.
- 2007 — First Naturae release
Facts
- Producer
- Barone Pizzini
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (75%), Pinot Bianco (25%)
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero
- Oak
- Stainless steel; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle; no liqueur d'expedition at disgorgement
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 28 to 42 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-8 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2007
- Organic
- ICEA
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Barone Pizzini Naturae
What does Barone Pizzini Naturae taste like?
Green apple, lemon zest, chalk, white flowers and fresh almond on the nose; green apple, lemon pith, saline minerality and fine green herbs on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long, mineral finish.
What does Dosaggio Zero mean?
Zero-dosage Franciacorta has no liqueur d'expedition added at disgorgement. Residual sugar is under 3 grams per litre, exposing the wine's natural acidity and minerality.
When should I drink Naturae?
Drink from release to 8 years from disgorgement. The chalky core benefits from at least 2 years from disgorgement to harmonise with the patisserie autolysis.