Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 8 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs8 yrs10 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, 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

  • 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.

  1. 2007: First Naturae release

Facts

Producer
Barone Pizzini · visiting guide
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.

Tags

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