{"product_id":"ferghettina-franciacorta-extra-brut-2017","title":"Ferghettina Franciacorta Extra Brut 2017","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Franciacorta Extra Brut by Ferghettina is a \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e wine that skilfully combines \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e and Pinot Noir. Produced exclusively from the free-run must, it ferments in stainless steel tanks. The glass reveals a \u003cstrong\u003efine perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e, with precise notes of almond, vanilla and candied fruit. On the palate, it offers a \u003cstrong\u003efresh\u003c\/strong\u003e and savoury profile, with a wonderfully harmonious finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the area of Adro, in the heart of Franciacorta. The blend brings together the fruits of the estate’s \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e, spread across twelve plots in six villages at around two hundred and fifty metres above sea level. Grown using the \u003cstrong\u003eGuyot\u003c\/strong\u003e system, the vines provide balanced yields that result in the wine’s deep \u003cstrong\u003eflavour persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e and elegant character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, the whole bunches undergo gentle pressing to extract only the free-run must. The base wine rests in stainless steel at a controlled temperature until spring. The subsequent prise de mousse using the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e is followed by a slow \u003cstrong\u003eageing on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e for eighty-four months. The addition of a \u003cstrong\u003edosage of 2 g\/l\u003c\/strong\u003e defines the distinctly dry character of this cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1995 from the expertise of Ferghettina, this \u003cstrong\u003eFranciacorta Extra Brut DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e encapsulates the soul of the winery’s twelve oldest vineyards. The result of meticulous hand harvesting and the exclusive use of prized free-run must, it offers a rare sensory experience. The patient ageing of \u003cstrong\u003e84 months on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e according to the Traditional Method bestows the glass with an extremely fine perlage and perfect harmony. Produced in a limited edition of only six thousand bottles, it is an excellence awarded with \u003cstrong\u003e5 Bibenda bunches\u003c\/strong\u003e and 4 vines from the Vitae AIS guide, ideal for true enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ferghettina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45970412830891,"sku":"59432","price":48.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/ferghettina-franciacorta-extra-brut-2017_59432_1_5386de54-01a5-4dad-9d78-e9d8eeef3571.webp?v=1773797663","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-nl\/products\/ferghettina-franciacorta-extra-brut-2017","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}