Franciacorta Brut DOCG Milledì Ferghettina

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.