Franciacorta Rosé DOCG, Metodo Classico, Fergettina, 12.5%, 0.75l

Product detailed description

Franciacorta Rosé, made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes, combines in its taste characteristics the strong expression of the red berry variety and the elegance typical of Franciacorta. 14 vineyards located in 4 municipalities of Franciacorta are also selected for the production of rosé. Whole grapes are vinified using a marmonnier press, an ancient pressing system that guarantees maximum respect for the characteristics of pinot noir grapes. Only flower must is pressed from the press. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in steel tanks at a controlled temperature between 16 and 18 °C. The basic wine lies in tanks until the spring following the harvest. An old pink color with a fine and persistent pearl, which is complemented very elegantly by blackberry and raspberry tones. The persistence and structure of the wine

Why do I like it?

The wine will be appreciated by lovers of the Pinot Nero variety produced by the classic bottle aging method. 

Manufacturer

Ferghetti  owes its origin to the initiative, intuition and foresight of Roberto Gatti. Born in 1953 in Cazzago San Martino to a family of farmers and winemakers, Roberto moved with his family to Erbusco in the heart of Franciacorta from an early age. In his youth he worked with his father in a company of that name, then alone in another well-known company as cellar and vineyard manager. He carried out this activity for more than 20 years and thus acquired a deep knowledge of Franciacorta winemaking and the most modern oenological techniques. In 1991, together with his wife Andrea, Roberto took over the management of 4 hectares of land in the municipality of Erbusco and a building which he converted into a cellar. With the harvest of 1991, it presents its first two wines: Terre di Franciacorta Rosso and Bianco. The Ferghettina company was born, the name of which is derived from the toponym of the land on which the company's headquarters are built. The following year, it produced its first Franciacorta, a brut that is still the company's mainstay today. Ferghettina soon expanded. Thanks to the respect he receives in Franciacorta, Roberto leases numerous plots for a very long time, which he then vinifies according to the most careful winemaking rules.

Today, the company manages 200 hectares of ecologically managed vineyards spread over 11 municipalities of Franciacorta, managing to make the most of the differences in the different terrains, which has tangible advantages in terms of wine quality. Ferghettina is truly a family affair: everything is managed by Roberto and Andreina, who are increasingly helped by their children Laura and Matteo, both oenology graduates, and a large group of collaborators.

In 2002, on the first piece of land that Roberto and Andreina bought in Adro, the construction of our company's new headquarters was started, which was completed in 2005. The new headquarters, built on the gentle slopes of the hill with a charming view, is structured on three levels and all the company's activities take place inside. In order to constantly strive for the highest quality, over the years we have felt the need to extend the aging time of Franciacorta wines on yeast and improve winemaking techniques. For this reason, in 2016 we started work on expanding the company's premises. On the land adjacent to the existing winery, we built a new building with full respect for the landscape, which fits perfectly into the environment and combines beauty and functionality. The work will be completed in August 2018 just in time for the new grape harvest. In the company's new premises, there is also a large area reserved for hospitality, which has always been one of our strengths. A large and fascinating tasting room is available to visitors.

Ferghetti wine  is born on the mild moors of Franciacorta. On these sunny slopes at the foot of the Alps overlooking Lake Sebino, the grapes of our vines ripen, expertly cared for by man. It is the hands of everyone in the winery that work the land and the vineyard, the same hands that work to turn the fruit into wine. So they are  taste buds that show the way to the production of Franciacorta, which is an interpreter of the winemaking style,  thinking and  of the country

The area of ​​Franciacorta is located a short distance from the province of Brescia, in the region of Lombardy, near Lago Iseo and the river Oglio. The geography of the rolling hills was shaped by glacial action. The soil, the glacial moraines, consists of gravel and sand, with limestone above it, which drains well and is therefore an ideal substrate for growing vines. The weather is mild, constant, thanks to its position in the south, bordered by the foothills of the Alps and the presence of large lakes. style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #daa520;">DOCG Franciacorta area includes 2200 hectares of vineyards composed of: 85% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Nero and 5% Pinot Bianco.  Legislation for Franciacorta wine consists of aging for a minimum of 18 months on the yeast in the bottle, compared to 15 months for Champagne. Franciacorta Vintage or Millesimato cannot go on sale earlier than 37 months after the harvest, of which 30 months must be on the yeast in the bottle. Franciacorta Rosé must contain at least 15% of the Pinot Nero variety. Franciacorta Satén must be made only of Chardonnay and must only have 4.5 atmospheres in the bottle instead of 6. The permitted dosage liquor is the same as for Champagne Pas dosé, or Dosage zéro, Pas opéré, or nature: maximum 2 g/l residual sugar. 

Division according to residual sugar:  Extra brut: 6 g/l; Brut: 15 g/l;  Extra dry: 12-20 g/l;  Sec: 17-35 g/l;  #222222; font-family: sans-serif;">Demi-sec: 33-50 g/l.

Difference between Prosecco and Franciacorta? 

In Italy there are three important areas for the production of sparkling wines, this is the very widespread Prosecco DOC or Prosecco DOCG area. Furthermore, the lesser-known area is Trento DOC with traditional sparkling wine production and the more important area is Franciacorta DOCG. The main difference between these products is the production technique, the area of ​​vine production, the variety. 

In the production of the Prosecco DOC or Prosecco DOCG product, the so-called The Charmat Martinotti method. In this method, the wine is transferred from its first fermentation vessel (stainless steel tank) to another closed pressure tank, where it undergoes secondary fermentation in order to obtain bubbles. Then sparkling wineOn the other hand, Franciacorta is made in the same way as they use in France to make champagne. Franciacorta, known as the Champenoise method, or the traditional method, adopts the bubbles by allowing secondary fermentation in the bottle. During this fermentation, the carbon dioxide produced is absorbed into the wine, instead of escaping, as when fermentation takes place in tanks,  the bubbles that we fell in love with in Champagne are created. This process also usually means that the wine is drier with a yeasty and less fruity character than its Prosecco counterpart. This aging "sur lie" is what many say that wines made in this way are more complex. Another significant difference is the grapes used to make each of the wines.

In Prosecco, the grape is Glera, a white grape that is grown in the regions of Veneto and Friuli by the hundreds years It is a grape with high acidity, which makes it perfect. 

Franciacorta, on the other hand, prefers to use Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc, the grapes from which it was made champagne. 

Franciacorta is the name of the wine and the name of the region where it is produced. It's a warmer region than cool Champagne, so the grapes are riper and fuller, resulting in a wine that doesn't have the same flavor or minerality as Champagne. 

The final difference between these two sparkling wines is how long each has been produced. While Prosecco has been produced for hundreds of years, Franciacorta has only been around for a little over fifty years, the wine was first made in 1961.