In the glass
Aroma: yellow peach, candied citrus, brioche, toasted hazelnut, honey
Palate: dried apricot, lemon curd, patisserie cream, saline minerality
Uberti's prestige Riserva, named after Francesco I Uberti. Chardonnay-led blend with 7 years on lees and an autolytic patisserie depth.
What it pairs with
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Risotto al tartufo bianco
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Seven years on lees deliver the autolytic creaminess to carry white truffle's musky aromatics over Carnaroli rice. -
Aragosta
Lobster finds a foil in the wine's patisserie cream and lemon curd; seven years on lees handle the shellfish's buttery sauce. -
Foie gras with brioche
Honey and brioche aromatics mirror the toast; graphite minerality cuts through the rich liver.
History
Francesco I is Uberti's prestige Riserva, named after the family ancestor. Released only in declared vintages with 7 years on lees.
- 2002 — First Francesco I Riserva vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Uberti
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (70%), Pinot Bianco (20%), Pinot Nero (10%)
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta Riserva Extra Brut
- Oak
- Vinified in oak; minimum 7 years on lees in bottle
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 75 to 110 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2002
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Uberti Francesco I Riserva
What does Uberti Francesco I taste like?
Yellow peach, candied citrus, brioche, toasted hazelnut and honey on the nose; dried apricot, lemon curd, patisserie cream and saline minerality on the palate. Full-bodied with high acidity and a long finish from seven years on lees.
Is Francesco I released every year?
No. The Riserva is released only in declared vintages, when the harvest passes Uberti's threshold for autolytic ageing potential.
When should I drink Francesco I?
Drink from release across 5 to 20 years from disgorgement. The patisserie autolysis and saline minerality deepen between 8 and 15 years from disgorgement.