Nicola Gatta is the wizard of Franciacorta. On the limestone hills of Gussago, he redefines the rules of Metodo Classico winemaking. In the vineyard and in the cellars he follows the principles of Biodynamic winemaking and vinifies by spontaneous fermentation, though the indigenous yeasts naturally present in grapes—nothing else.

Nicola's wines are unfiltered, unclarified, and contain no added sulfites. Just the grapes and the terroir expressing themselves.

Nicola Gatta's vines grow on the rolling hills of Gussago, where the soils are ancient and marine, and characterised by the strong presence of limestone. The roots grow in a caustic environment, not a fertile one, and in a climate with continuous temperature changes. This forces the plant to compensate and find alternative solutions—here is where the unique personality of the vines shines through. Their fruit is the concentrates great aromas and an accentuated minerality.

On more conventional, fertile soil, the vines have it easy! They never find the need to develop this individuality.

Variety: 1000% Chardonnay
Denomination: Nicola refused the region's denomination to be able to work outside the rules of traditional winemaking and follow biodynamic agriculture without compromise.
Alc: 12.5%
Residual Sugar: Nature, 0 g/l
Agriculture: Biodynamic
In the Cellar: Soft pressing of the grapes and spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. 50 moons on the lees, unfiltered and unclarified. Disgorged in March and September.
Region: Hills of Gussago, Franciacorta, Lombardy