Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 6 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: wild strawberry, raspberry, rose petal, fresh almond, white flowers

Palate: red apple, redcurrant, creamy mousse, delicate citrus

Pinot Nero-led Essence Rosé Brut from Antica Fratta. Wild strawberry and rose petal aromatics over a creamy mousse with 30 months on lees.

What it pairs with

  • Tartare di salmone Find tartare di salmone on TableJourney →
    Raw salmon tartare finds a foil in the wine's wild strawberry and rose petal; high acidity scrubs the marinade.
  • Tortelli di zucca
    Pumpkin tortelli's sweet umami pairs with the wine's red apple and redcurrant; creamy mousse handles the burnt butter.
  • Pollo al curry leggero
    Mild curry chicken finds a foil in the wine's red fruit and brut crispness; creamy mousse handles the spice.

History

Pinot Nero-led Rosé extension of Antica Fratta's Essence line. Sits in the cellar's volume tier alongside the Essence Brut and Satèn.

  1. 1995: First Essence Rosé release

Facts

Producer
Antica Fratta · visiting guide
Grapes
Pinot Nero (60%), Chardonnay (40%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Rosé Brut
Oak
Stainless steel; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 24 to 38 at retail
Drinking window
0-6 from disgorgement
First vintage
1995
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Antica Fratta Essence Rosé

What does Antica Fratta Essence Rosé taste like?

Wild strawberry, raspberry, rose petal, fresh almond and white flowers on the nose; red apple, redcurrant, creamy mousse and delicate citrus on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.

Is Antica Fratta Rosé saigne or assemblage?

Pinot Nero-led with skin-contact saigne for colour; the Chardonnay is white-pressed. Thirty months on lees follow the DOCG Rosé minimum.

When should I drink Essence Rosé?

Drink within 0 to 6 years of disgorgement. Younger releases lead with bright wild strawberry; older releases trade fruit lift for almond depth.

Tags

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