Ferghettina
Franciacorta Milledi Brut 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 36 months |
- Grape variety and designation: Classic method sparkling wine 2022 made from 100% Chardonnay, 12.5% vol
- Vinification: Gentle pressing of whole bunches and fermentation in stainless steel at 16–18 °C
- Ageing on the lees: 36 months with fine and persistent bubbles, creamy effervescence
- Aromatic profile: Citrus and mineral notes, hints of citron, yellow peach and almond
- Pairings: Ideal as an aperitif, with raw seafood, shellfish, sushi, fried dishes and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Franciacorta Milledì by Ferghettina is a refined Traditional Method sparkling wine that embodies the essence of the Lombardy region. Made exclusively from Chardonnay, this wine stands out for its fresh profile and solid structure. In the glass, it offers a fine perlage, accompanied by a low sugar dosage that preserves its incisiveness. The palate reveals a pleasant creamy effervescence, capable of balancing the vibrant savouriness and pronounced citrus and mineral notes, finishing with a clean and persistent aftertaste.
Where it comes from
This label originates in Adro, in the heart of Franciacorta. The vineyards, cultivated using the Guyot system, are located about two hundred and fifty metres above sea level, benefiting from an ideal climate for vines. The altitude and careful agronomic yields favour the aromatic definition of the grapes. These territorial conditions give the wine a tense flavour profile, enhancing its natural minerality and enriching the bouquet with clear hints of citron, yellow peach, pineapple and delicate almond notes.
How it is produced
The process begins in mid-August with the manual harvesting of the grapes, which are gently pressed to extract only the free-run must. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, where the base wine rests until the following spring. Following the principles of the Traditional Method, the wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle, followed by ageing on the lees for thirty-six months. This long maturation ensures an elegant mousse and consolidates the harmony of the flavour structure.
History and trivia
Produced in Adro since its very first vintage in 2007, Franciacorta Brut DOCG Milledì by Ferghettina stands out for its unmistakable square-based bottle which defines its identity.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1991
- Oenologist: Roberto, Matteo e Laura Gatti
- Bottles produced: 500.000
- Hectares: 200
He worked there for more than 20 years, mastering the viticulture of Franciacorta and the most modern winemaking techniques. In 1991, he and his wife Andreina took over the management of four hectares of land and a real estate located in Erbusco, where they soon created a wine cellar. After the harvest of 1991, Roberto presented his first two wines: a Terre di Franciacorta red wine and a white one.
Ferghettina was born, taking down the name of the area where the winery was built. The following year Roberto produced his first Franciacorta, a brut that’s still the strongest suit of the winery. Since then, Ferghettina has expanded significantly. As Roberto was held in high esteem in Franciacorta, he rented many plots of land to plant vines according to high-quality standards of viticulture.
Nowadays, we run 200 hectars of vineyards located in 11 municipalities of Franciacorta, conforming to organic farming principles, in order to exploit the resources of the different soils as fully as possible, to enhance the quality of our wines. Ferghettina is a family matter: everything is managed by Roberto and Andreina, with the help of their children Laura and Matteo, both graduated in oenology, and of a large number of employees and partners. Read more
| Name | Ferghettina Franciacorta Milledi Brut 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Ferghettina |
| Story | History and trivia Produced in Adro since its very first vintage in 2007, Franciacorta Brut DOCG Milledì by Ferghettina stands out for its unmistakable square-based bottle which defines its identity. |
| Origin | Adro (BS), Franciacorta, Lombardia |
| Climate | Altitude: 250 m a.s.l. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 |
| Yield per hectare | 90-95 q/ha |
| Harvest | Mid-August with manual harvesting |
| Fermentation temperature | 16–18 °C |
| Fermentation | Until the spring following the harvest |
| Production technique | Soft pressing of whole bunches with a pneumatic press at very delicate pressures, separating the free-run must; alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks at a controlled temperature (16–18 °C); secondary fermentation according to the Classic Method and ageing on the lees for 36 months. |
| Wine making | Gentle pressing of whole grape bunches with a pneumatic press at very delicate pressures, separating the free-run must; alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures (16–18 °C) with the base wine resting until the spring following the harvest; secondary fermentation according to the Traditional Method and ageing on the lees for 36 months; dosage 4 g/L. |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 36 months |
| Residual sugar | 4.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |