Description

Straw-yellow colour with greenish reflections. A fine and persistent mousse. Fresh and delicate bouquet, with a pleasant white flower, biscuit and dried lemon aromas. Pleasingly dry and fresh on the palate, with ripe yellow apple, pannatone, and light almond hints on the finish.

Serve cool around 8 degrees C. Wonderful as an aperitif, with cicchetti, or as an accompaniment to pasta dishes (tortellini in brodo) and seafood.

Production area: hilly land located on Montorfano in one of the most characteristic and pleasant areas of Franciacorta, in the municipality of Cologne (BS). Calcareous soils with quartz-calcareous matrix, partly clayey.

A wine produced by the soft pressing of Chardonnay (85%) and Pinot Nero (15%) grapes fermented following white wine fermentation techniques in steel and wood. The must is fermented at a low temperature of between 14 and 16 °C. In spring, the wine is bottled and then undergoes second fermentation in the bottle in accordance with the classic Franciacorta method. Aged on lees for a minimum of 30 months prior to bottling. Dosage 5g/L.

Organic production.

Fratus Franciacorta Brut NV

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Taste Profile

Dry

Sweet

Light

Complex

Fresh

Oaked

Aromas + Flavours

Apple

Brioche

Lemon

Pairing Suggestions

Oysters and Mussels

Aperitif

Mezze

More Information

Attributes

Type: Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Style: Crisp Traditional Method
Country: Italy
Region: Lombardy
Blend: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Vintage: NV
ABV: 12%
Size: 75cl
Farming: Organic Principles
Winemaking: Conventional
Vegan: Certified

Fratus

Nestled in the heart of Franciacorta, Fratus is a family-run winery dedicated to crafting elegant, expressive sparkling wines with a strong sense of place. Established in the early 1990s by the Vezzoli family, Fratus combines traditional methods with a sustainable, hands-on approach, resulting in wines that are both refined and deeply rooted in the terroir of northern Italy’s most prestigious sparkling wine region.

With vineyards located around the commune of Provaglio d’Iseo, Fratus benefits from the glacially formed, mineral-rich soils and temperate climate that characterise the Franciacorta DOCG. The estate is certified organic, with a strong commitment to biodiversity and low-intervention farming. In the cellar, secondary fermentation follows the traditional méthode champenoise, with extended lees ageing to enhance texture and complexity.

Lombardy

Lombardy, a prominent wine region in northern Italy, is renowned for its diverse and high-quality wines. It features a range of climates, from the Alpine foothills to the Po Valley, contributing to a variety of wine styles. It is particularly famous for its sparkling wines, especially from the Franciacorta area, where the traditional method produces elegant, complex bubblies with fine perlage. The area also excels in robust reds from the Valtellina, made from Nebbiolo, and aromatic whites from the Lugana area, known for its fresh, citrusy notes. Lombardy combines traditional and innovative winemaking techniques, offering a rich and varied wine experience.