Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 3 to 15 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement3 yrs15 yrs17 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

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lemon zest, yellow apple, brioche, toasted hazelnut, chalk

Palate: lemon curd, patisserie cream, saline minerality, fine green herbs

Ferghettina's Pas Dosé Riserva, 100 percent Chardonnay vinified clean and aged at least 33 months for the Riserva tier in its angular flat-bottle format.

What it pairs with

  • Oysters mignonette
    Zero dosage and chalky minerality mirror the briny shellfish; high acidity carries the vinegar mignonette.
  • Sashimi
    Low alcohol and saline minerality keep the focus on raw fish; lemon pith echoes the rice vinegar.
  • Aged Parmigiano 36 months Find aged parmigiano 36 months on TableJourney →
    Crystalline cheese salt mirrors the saline minerality; toasted hazelnut echoes the rind.

History

Riserva 33 is Ferghettina's Pas Dosé Riserva statement, named for the 33 months minimum on lees (now extended well beyond). Sits at the top of the cellar's range.

  1. 2004: First Riserva 33 vintage

Facts

Producer
Ferghettina · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Riserva Pas Dosé
Oak
Stainless steel; minimum 33 months on lees in bottle (extended for Riserva category); no liqueur d'expedition at disgorgement
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 45 to 65 at retail
Drinking window
3-15 from disgorgement
First vintage
2004
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Ferghettina Riserva 33 Pas Dosé

What does Ferghettina Riserva 33 taste like?

Lemon zest, yellow apple, brioche, toasted hazelnut and chalk on the nose; lemon curd, patisserie cream, saline minerality and fine green herbs on the palate. Full-bodied with high acidity and a long finish from extended lees ageing.

What does the 33 refer to?

33 is the minimum number of months on lees the cuvée carries (the actual release ageing is now considerably longer, qualifying as Riserva under DOCG rules). The name anchors the Pas Dosé Riserva tier.

When should I drink Riserva 33?

Drink between 3 and 15 years from disgorgement. The chalky core and patisserie autolysis deepen between 6 and 10 years from disgorgement.

Tags

chardonnay dry full body high acid medium term mood contemplative mood elegant occasion cellar occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with oysters pairs with shellfish pairs with sushi pairs with white fish price premium vegan

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