Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 5 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs5 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 acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: green apple, white peach, lemon zest, fresh almond, white flowers

Palate: green apple, lemon zest, creamy mousse, fine almond

Ferghettina's 100 percent Chardonnay base Brut from Roberto Gatti's Adro cellar. Clean stainless-steel vinification, 30 months on lees, with white peach and almond aromatics.

What it pairs with

  • Casoncelli alla bresciana
    Beef-and-breadcrumb stuffed pasta from Brescia meets the wine's creamy mousse; in-region pairing.
  • Bresaola della Valtellina
    Cured beef from Valtellina finds a foil in the wine's high acidity and almond aromatics.
  • Risotto alla milanese Find risotto alla milanese on TableJourney →
    Saffron risotto finds a foil in the wine's lemon zest and creamy mousse.

History

Roberto Gatti founded Ferghettina in 1991 in Adro after years as Bellavista's chief winemaker. The base Brut launched five years later as his signature 100 percent Chardonnay Brut.

  1. 1991: Ferghettina founded by Roberto Gatti
  2. 1996: First Ferghettina Brut release

Facts

Producer
Ferghettina · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Brut
Oak
Stainless steel; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 20 to 30 at retail
Drinking window
0-5 from disgorgement
First vintage
1996
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Ferghettina Brut

What does Ferghettina Brut taste like?

Green apple, white peach, lemon zest, fresh almond and white flowers on the nose; green apple, lemon zest, creamy mousse and fine almond on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a medium finish.

Who is Ferghettina?

Ferghettina was founded in 1991 in Adro by Roberto Gatti, who had been chief winemaker at Bellavista. The cellar is known for its angular flat-bottle format and 100 percent Chardonnay base wines.

When should I drink Ferghettina Brut?

Drink within 0 to 5 years of disgorgement. The wine carries a creamy mousse and almond aromatics; younger releases are at their freshest.

Tags

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