Franciacorta Brut DOCG Milledì Ferghettina
| Sommelier score | 91/100 | 2024 |
| 2 Bicchieri gambero rosso |
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2017 |
| 4 viti Vitae AIS |
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2018 |
| Winery | Ferghettina |
| Denomination | Franciacorta Brut DOCG Milledì |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Alcohol content | 12,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | BS/4816 |
| Winery headquarter | Azienda Agricola Ferghettina - Adro (BS) - Via Saline, 11 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, White Meat, Medium-aged cheeses, Crustaceans, Mussels, Mixed fried fish, Chicken nuggets, Tartare-fish carpaccio |
| Region | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Style | Light and fresh |
| Wine list | Franciacorta |
This wine has the prestigious DOCG Franciacorta denomination. The Brut Milledì DOCG of the Ferghettina is made with 100% Chardonnay grapes. The vineyards are cultivated at 250 meters above the sea level and the soil has a clay and limestone structure. They are cultivated with the Guyot method and there is a manual picking of the grapes at the half of August. The grapes is pressed very softly with a pneumatic press. Once the grapes are pressed there is a selection of the must to keep the best to produce the Franciacorta. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at 16-18°C. Every vineyard is cultivated separately until the different cuvee are tasted and blended together for the re-fermentation. The refinement on yeasts lasts 36 months.
Characteristics of the Franciacorta Brut DOCG Milledì
This Franciacorta DOCG has a straw yellow color with golden reflections with a fine and persistent perlage. The smell is citron with white pulp and crust aromas. The taste is mineral, fresh, decided and long. It has some white flowers for a fine and decided end.
Suggested pairings with this Franciacorta Ferghettina
This exceptional Franciacorta DOCG Ferghettina is perfect with starters and fish courses. It must be served at 8°C in a high and tapered wine glasses.
