Cisiolo (2022) - Muratori
In the heart of Franciacorta, the Muratori winery has created Cisiolo, a wine with a fascinating story of its own. Franciacorta, famous for its sparkling wines, has found an unexpected ally in Pinot Noir. This variety, originally from Burgundy, has found an ideal home in these morainic lands, thanks to the unique microclimate created by the nearby lakes. With a passion handed down through the generations, the Muratori family has interpreted Pinot Noir in an innovative way, making a wine that tells the story of an area in constant evolution, where tradition and innovation come together in perfect harmony.
Cisiolo (2022) - Muratori
Type: Sparkling wine or Champagne
Area: Italy, Lombardy, Franciacorta
Appellation: Franciacorta DOCG
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2022
Winery: Muratori
Alcohol: 12.5%
The appellation: Franciacorta DOCG
The Franciacorta DOCG is one of the most prestigious appellations in Italy and the benchmark for the production of Metodo Classico sparkling wines, in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy. Known for its excellence and its long tradition, Franciacorta was the first Italian sparkling wine to obtain DOCG status (1995), standing out for the quality and elegance of its wines.Made mainly from Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco, Franciacorta wines are characterised by their freshness, aromatic complexity and fine, persistent perlage, with long ageing on the lees that gives them depth and longevity.
Find out more about Franciacorta DOCGWhat to eat with Cisiolo
Who makes it: Muratori
The Muratori winery is an example of Italian winemaking excellence, devoted to producing high-quality wines. With a strong connection to its land, this estate stands out for its commitment to creating wines that tell the story and the tradition of local winemaking. Franciacorta DOCG, in particular, is one of the most prestigious appellations on the national wine scene. Muratori's philosophy rests on a deep respect for tradition, combined with modern techniques that bring out the unique character of the local grapes. Every bottle is the result of a passion and dedication that reflect the authenticity of the land, making every sip a unique experience.
Read more about MuratoriThe vine of Cisiolo
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is one of the most fascinating and noble black grape varieties in the world. Famous for its elegance and complexity, this variety is at the heart of some of the most prestigious wines on the globe, particularly the wines of Burgundy and Champagne AOC. Its versatility and its ability to reflect the terroir make it one of the varieties most loved by winemakers and wine lovers alike.
Find out moreCisiolo: the Franciacorta area
Franciacorta
Franciacorta, in Lombardy, in the province of Brescia, is one of Italy’s most prestigious wine regions and the birthplace of Italian traditional-method sparkling wines. This area, which stretches across the morainic hills around Lake Iseo, has a unique terroir with mineral-rich soils, a temperate climate and marked day-night temperature swings, ideal for producing wines of great elegance and longevity.The area is famous for producing Franciacorta DOCG, Italy’s most renowned sparkling wine, made from Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco, with the addition in some styles of Erbamat, an old native grape variety. Franciacorta is also an outstanding wine-tourism destination, with historic wineries, beautiful landscapes and a wine culture rooted in tradition.
Find out more about FranciacortaClimate: Continental
Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)
Soil: Limestone / chalk
Geographical setting: Hilly
Profile of Cisiolo
Primary aromas: White flowers, Ripe red fruit
Secondary aromas: Bread crust, Spices
Tertiary aromas: Leather, Tobacco
Tasting notes: A Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero that expresses elegance and complexity, with notes of red fruit and a mineral structure.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Mineral |
| Acidity | Medium-high |
| Tannin | Absent |
| Sweetness | Pas Dosé |
| Finish | Media |
| Colour | Golden yellow |
| Clarity | Clear |
Winemaking methods used for Cisiolo
Metodo Classico
The Metodo Classico is a refined sparkling winemaking technique used to produce high-quality sparkling wines. This method, also known as méthode champenoise (when speaking of Champagne), involves a second fermentation in the bottle, which gives the wine its characteristic fine, persistent bubbles, together with complex aromas and an elegant structure.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Cisiolo
In bottle (19–36 months)
Ageing in bottle for 19 to 36 months is a slow, silent stage of maturation, dedicated to structured, long-lived wines that need time to reach the full expression of their potential. During this period, the wine develops sheltered from oxygen, stabilising in both aromatic and gustatory terms. It is a technique used above all after ageing in wood or in concrete, and is typical of great reds, whites for long maturation and vintage Metodo Classico sparkling wines.
Find out moreTime on the lees for Cisiolo
- Medium (7–18 months)