{"product_id":"fratelli-berlucchi-freccianera-franciacorta-docg-brut-2018","title":"Fratelli Berlucchi Freccianera Franciacorta DOCG Brut 2018","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Fratelli Berlucchi Freccianera Franciacorta DOCG Brut 2018\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eFratelli Berlucchi Freccianera Franciacorta DOCG Brut 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e is a real standout from Lombardy’s answer to Champagne - \u003cstrong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eFranciacorta\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s a traditional method Italian sparkling wine made with a classy blend of \u003cstrong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eChardonnay (60%)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"494\"\u003ePinot Bianco (30%)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"519\"\u003ePinot Nero (10%)\u003c\/strong\u003e, aged a good \u003cstrong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"564\"\u003e40 to 50 months on its lees\u003c\/strong\u003e for added richness and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eIn the glass, it’s all crisp citrus and white peach with hints of \u003cstrong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"694\"\u003ebrioche and bread crust\u003c\/strong\u003e. There’s a lively mousse, fresh acidity, and a long, mineral finish that keeps you coming back for another sip. A lovely food-friendly wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"938\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eTry it with \u003cstrong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"888\"\u003eseared scallops\u003c\/strong\u003e, or go veggie with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"935\"\u003ewild mushroom risotto\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eFor a cheese board, it’s beautiful with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"998\"\u003enutty Comté\u003c\/strong\u003e or even a bit of crumbly \u003cstrong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eLancashire\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eAlso holds its own with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003elightly spiced Thai prawn curry\u003c\/strong\u003e – the bubbles and freshness work a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I absolutely love Franciacorta wines – they're elegant without being uptight. The extra ageing for this wine gives it that lovely creamy texture and depth, but there’s still loads of zip and freshness. It’s like the best bits of Champagne but with a bit more sunshine in its soul. Perfect for celebrations – but also just a classy bottle to crack open with dinner when you fancy something a bit special.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eThis wine comes from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eFratelli Berlucchi\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Franciacorta’s most respected family estates—now known under the sleek “\u003cstrong data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003eFreccianera\u003c\/strong\u003e” label. With 70 hectares of vines in the rolling morainic hills of Lombardy, they’ve got generations of experience and a firm grip on quality. They grow everything themselves, from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003ePinot Nero\u003c\/strong\u003e to the less common but increasingly important \u003cstrong data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003ePinot Bianco\u003c\/strong\u003e, which makes up an unusually high 30% of this blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003eEvery grape is picked by hand and pressed gently, with each variety vinified separately. The wine then undergoes its second fermentation in bottle (just like Champagne), followed by a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003eminimum 40-month rest on its lees - \u003c\/strong\u003ethough many bottles go for closer to 50. That long ageing gives it its refined mousse, creamy texture and layered flavours. No shortcuts here - just proper, traditional winemaking that shows in every glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2818\"\u003eThe soil’s calcareous and well-draining, which adds a nice line of minerality to the finish. And while this vintage isn’t certified organic or vegan, the Berlucchi team keep things clean, using low sulphites and sustainable practices wherever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fratelli Berlucchi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46170104725551,"sku":"cvn1789236700476","price":40.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3143\/5567\/files\/fratelli-berlucchi-freccianera-franciacorta-docg-brut-2018_1.jpg?v=1789236727","url":"https:\/\/www.elvarona.com\/products\/fratelli-berlucchi-freccianera-franciacorta-docg-brut-2018","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}