Ferghettina Franciacorta Brut DOCG
95% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Noir. Straw yellow, fine and persistent in the mouth with notes of hazelnut, sweet fruits, and white flowers.
“For Ferghettina Winery the product has always been and always reflects our soul and our quest for quality.”
Vineyard Information
Grapes: 95% Chardonnay & 5% Pinot Noir
Region: Lombardy
Vineyards: From vineyards located in Franciacorta
Exposure: North/South/East/West
Altitude: 820 feet above sea level
Soil: Calcareous clay terrain
Vine Training: Guyot
Vine Age: Average 15 years old
Time of Harvest: Mid-August
Vine Density: 5,000 plants per hectare
Vine Yield: 3.3-4.4 lbs per vine
Winemaking Information
Total Production: 230,000 bottles
Vinification Process: The grapes are hand picked and gently pressed. Only the free run juice is employed. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, between 60 and 64 °F. Each vineyard ferments separately from the other. After the fermentation, the white wines stay in the stainless steel tank for a few months before blending with sugar and yeasts for second fermentation.
Aging Process: The second fermentation last four weeks. After that, the wine ages sur lie for 24 months.
Alcohol Content: 12.50%
Winemaker: Roberto Laura Gatti
Cellaring: Up to 10 years
Closure: Cork
Additional information
Weight | 22.0 lbs |
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Dimensions | 13.0 × 10.2 × 7.1 in |
Bottle Sizes | 375 ml |
Bottles per Case | 375 ml: 12 bottles per case |