Franciacorta DOCG Spumante

Franciacorta, Brescia, Lombardia

Italy's finest sparkling wine appellation — Franciacorta DOCG from the glacial morainic hills south of Lake Iseo in Brescia. Made from Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, and Pinot Bianco via the metodo classico (secondary fermentation in bottle, minimum 18 months on lees for non-vintage, 30 months for Vintage, 60 months for Riserva). The unique glacial soils and lake microclimate produce sparkling wines of persistent perlage, biscuit-and-citrus aromatics, and creamy texture that rival Champagne.

• Identical production method — secondary in-bottle fermentation, extended lees contact, riddling, disgorgement, dosage — Franciacorta achieves similar complexity from different soils and grape proportions → Champagne Vinification French
• Both use metodo classico in non-Champagne appellations — Cava uses native Spanish varieties (Macabeo, Xarello, Parellada) at shorter lees contact, Franciacorta uses international varieties at extended lees contact, producing more complex results → Cava Production Spanish

Toasty brioche, citrus zest, white flowers, with persistent fine bubbles and a creamy, lingering finish — Italy's answer to vintage Champagne