At a glance

Producer

Ferghettina

Region

Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Wine type

Sparkling

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Off-Dry

Typical price

$40-60 USD

Tasting profile

Crisp, elegant palate of green apple, white peach, citrus, and toasted brioche. Fine persistent bubbles, delicate minerality.

Evolution: With age, shows more toasted hazelnut, creamy texture, honey, and dried fruit nuances.

At peak: Refined, layered, complex blend of fresh fruit, patisserie notes, and mineral finish at peak.

Structure

Acidity

High

Tannins

None (white sparkling wine)

Alcohol

Moderate (12.5%)

Aging potential

Medium (5-7 years typical for top vintage Franciacorta)

Drinking window

Peak drinking

3 to 6

Optimal window

2 to 7

Current status

Drink or Hold

Current condition

Fresh, vibrant, youthful with potential for additional complexity within its first 7 years.

Ferghettina Milledì Brut is crafted to age with its fine lees contact. Its high acidity and focused fruit flavors ensure vibrancy for several years; optimal drinking is generally between the third and sixth year, when freshness and complexity balance perfectly.

Food pairing

Excellent with shellfish, oysters, sushi, white meats, risotto alla Milanese, and soft cheeses.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Integrated pest management, selective use of treatments, grassing between vines, energy efficiency in winery, lightweight glass packaging, water use minimization and careful waste management.

Ferghettina is recognized for its sustainability focus, certified under Italy’s CSQA sustainable viticulture scheme. While not fully organic, they employ integrated, low-impact viticulture, favor biodiversity, and use energy- and water-efficient production methods. Notably, the use of innovative square bottles for their Milledì line reduces glass weight and the associated transport emissions. However, international shipping of exports does add to the overall footprint. Overall, this places Ferghettina towards the higher end of sustainable Franciacorta producers, but not at the level of certified organic or biodynamic estates.