Franciacorta DOCG Pas Dosé Riserva 33 2018 Ferghettina

What kind of wine it is

Ferghettina’s Franciacorta Pas Dosé Riserva 33 is made using the Traditional Method, crafted solely from Chardonnay grapes. Its Riserva identity shows in a long ageing, conceived for a wine of real character.

Where it comes from

The wine originates on the gentle hills of Franciacorta, on calcareous-clay soils at an altitude of 250 meters above sea level. This hillside terroir contributes to the wine’s precision and minerality.

How it is made

The Chardonnay grapes are hand-harvested in mid-August and vinified separately, vineyard by vineyard. After a gentle pressing of the bunches, only the free-run must ferments in stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperatures, between sixteen and eighteen degrees. The wine is then blended into a cuvée and undergoes a secondary fermentation in bottle according to the Traditional Method, followed by a long ageing on the lees of 80 months.

Tasting notes

The color is golden yellow, with a fine, persistent perlage. On the nose it opens with hints of candied orange, over an elegant backdrop of ripe fruit. On the palate the mousse is deep and characterful, with a remarkably long finish.

Food pairings

Ideal with grilled fish and cured meats, and also well suited as an aperitif.

When to serve it

Serve well chilled, at around 6-8°C, as an aperitif or to start a meal. Thanks to the long ageing, it’s an excellent choice for the most important occasions.