In the glass
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
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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
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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.
- 1991 — Ferghettina founded by Roberto Gatti
- 1996 — First Ferghettina Brut release
Facts
- Producer
- Ferghettina
- 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.