La Fiòca Franciacorta Brut by La Fiòca

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 6 years from disgorgement.

disgorgement1 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 acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: green apple, fresh bread, lemon, white flower

Palate: citrus, fine bubble, saline lift, fresh close

Brut Franciacorta from organic La Fiòca at Nigoline Bonomelli in the Corte Franca commune near Lake Iseo. Chardonnay-led traditional-method sparkling from a south-facing crescent.

What it pairs with

Lake Iseo lake sardines
Saline lake fish and the wine's saline-mineral lift lock together.
Risotto with Bagoss cheese Find risotto with bagoss cheese on TableJourney →
Creamy Brescian rice and fine-bubble Brut share lift.
Fresh oysters
Saline shellfish and bone-dry Franciacorta are a classic match.
Aperitivo bites Find aperitivo bites on TableJourney →
Brut Franciacorta keeps an aperitivo hour fresh and clean.

History

Brut Franciacorta from organic La Fiòca. Founded in 1998 at Nigoline Bonomelli in the Corte Franca commune; 5 hectares shaped like a south-facing crescent, the meaning of fiòca in dialect.

1998: La Fiòca founded at Nigoline Bonomelli

Facts

Producer: La Fiòca · visiting guide
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
Classification: DOCG Franciacorta
Oak: Traditional method, minimum 24 months on lees
ABV: 12.5%
Price: EUR 16 to 24 at retail
Drinking window: 1-6 from disgorgement
First vintage: 1998
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about La Fiòca Franciacorta Brut

What does La Fiòca Brut taste like?

Green apple, fresh bread, lemon and white flower on the nose; citrus, fine bubble, saline lift and a fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink La Fiòca Brut?

Drink 1 to 6 years from disgorgement. Best as a fresh aperitif.

Is La Fiòca Brut vegan?

Yes. La Fiòca uses vegan fining on its organic Franciacorta.

What food pairs with La Fiòca Brut?

Lake Iseo lake sardines is the canonical pairing. Risotto with Bagoss cheese, fresh oysters, and aperitivo bites are equally strong.

What grapes are in La Fiòca Brut?

Chardonnay-led blend with Pinot Nero from 5 organic estate hectares shaped like a south-facing crescent.

Taste it where it is made: tours and tastings in Franciacorta

Franciacorta: Guided Winery Tour and Tasting Experience

Guided tour2 hours5.0 from 4 reviewsfrom €25

Explore the Ferghettina winery with a guided visit. Choose between a classic or reserve tasting, each paired with local specialties.

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Franciacorta: Tour and Food Tasting at the Family Winery in Corte Franca

Guided tour1h 30m5.0 from 4 reviewsfrom €54

Discover an authentic experience in Franciacorta with a visit to the winery, wine tasting and local food tasting, guided directly by a family of producers.

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