Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement5 yrs20 yrs22 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

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

  • Risotto al tartufo bianco Find risotto al tartufo bianco on TableJourney →
    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.

  1. 2002: First Francesco I Riserva vintage

Facts

Producer
Uberti · visiting guide
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.

Tags

cellar worthy chardonnay dry full body high acid mood contemplative mood elegant occasion celebration occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with foie gras pairs with shellfish pairs with truffles pairs with white fish pinot bianco pinot nero price fine vegan

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