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La Valle
La Valle is an idiosyncratic and leading Franciacorta estate founded in 1990 by Eugenio and Giulia Pezzola.
The winery is led by their enthusiastic nephew, Stefano Camilucci, who has evolved the winery into one
of the most cuttingedge and forward thinking in Franciacorta. La Valle takes its name from a small valley
that was carved out by glaciers 185 million years ago that left behind morainic, fossilrich soils that experts
believe are the oldest in Franciacorta. La Valle is a modern winery on very old soil with the singular goal of
expressing their unique and venerable terroir.
“Naturalis” Franciacorta Extra Brut DOCG
“Naturalis” Franciacorta Extra Brut is a selection of Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco and receives
just a minimal dose of sugar in the final stage of its creation. The wine is vinified in stainless steel tanks, sees
no malolactic, spends 40 months on the lees, and is only produced in top vintages.
“Primum” Franciacorta Brut DOCG
“Primum” Franciacorta Brut is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, and Pinot Nero and is the foundation
of the La Valle line. The wine is vinified in stainlesssteel tanks, sees no malolactic, and spends 24 months
on the lees. “Primum” receives a low dosage of 4.55g/l at the time of disgorgement.
“Rosé” Franciacorta Brut DOCG
“Rosé” Franciacorta Brut is produced only with the best selections from two vineyards of PinotNero
which are vinified separately in stainless steel tanks. The Pinot Nero receives a brief maceration on the
skins before blending. The wine spends 30 months on the lees and receives a low dosage of 4.55g/l at
the time of disgorgement.
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