In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, raspberry, rose petal, fresh almond, white flowers
Palate: red apple, redcurrant, creamy mousse, delicate citrus
100 percent Pinot Nero Rosé from Ferghettina, with the cellar's signature flat-bottle format. Wild strawberry and rose petal aromatics over a creamy mousse.
What it pairs with
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Tartare di tonno
Raw tuna tartare finds a foil in the wine's wild strawberry and rose petal; high acidity scrubs the marinade. -
Risotto al radicchio
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Bitter radicchio risotto meets the wine's red apple and redcurrant; creamy mousse handles the Carnaroli starch. -
Carpaccio di vitello
Veal carpaccio finds a peer in the wine's delicate citrus and pinot fruit; high acidity carries the lemon dressing.
History
Pinot Nero-led Rosé from Ferghettina, the cellar's category extension into pink sparkling.
- 1998 — First Ferghettina Rosé release
Facts
- Producer
- Ferghettina
- Grapes
- Pinot Nero (100%)
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta Rosé Brut
- Oak
- Stainless steel; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 24 to 35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-6 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 1998
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Ferghettina Rosé
What does Ferghettina 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 Ferghettina Rosé saignée or assemblage?
The Rosé is 100 percent Pinot Nero vinified saignée. Thirty months on lees follow the DOCG Rosé minimum.
When should I drink Ferghettina Rosé?
Drink within 0 to 6 years of disgorgement. Younger releases lead with bright wild strawberry; older releases trade fruit lift for almond depth.