Freccianera Franciacorta Blanc de Blancs Brut 25

Freccianera Franciacorta Blanc de Blancs Brut 25 is a refined Italian sparkling wine from the heart of Lombardy’s renowned Franciacorta region. Crafted under the prestigious DOCG designation, it delivers the finesse and structure that have made Franciacorta Italy’s answer to top-quality Champagne. Fresh, bright and immediately appealing, it’s designed for those who appreciate precision, purity and elegance in their bubbles. Its key distinction lies in the blend and the time: primarily Chardonnay with a touch of Pinot Bianco, and a minimum of 25 months from harvest to release, giving the wine both youthful energy and layered complexity. Produced by the historic Fratelli Berlucchi estate in Corte Franca, this cuvée reflects decades of know-how in traditional-method sparkling wine, rooted in the area’s morainic hills and limestone-rich soils.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Franciacorta Brut 25 shows a bright, pale straw-yellow hue with fine, persistent bubbles that form a delicate, continuous mousse. The visual impression is one of purity and liveliness, signaling a crisp, refreshing style. On the nose, expect a graceful bouquet of green apple, pear and citrus zest, intertwined with white flowers and hints of fresh almond and brioche from extended aging on the lees. The palate is clean and vibrant, with a finely tuned acidity that frames flavors of citrus, crunchy orchard fruits and a subtle mineral streak. The Pinot Bianco adds a soft, rounded edge to Chardonnay’s drive and tension, while the time sur lie brings a gentle creaminess and a whisper of bakery notes without ever weighing the wine down. The finish is dry, crisp and pleasantly saline, making each sip very moreish. While intended to be enjoyed for its youthful freshness within a few years of release, the underlying structure and lees aging suggest it can develop added complexity over 3–5 years if properly cellared.

Production
The grapes for Brut 25 come from vineyards in Franciacorta’s morainic hills around Corte Franca, where loose, calcareous soils and an optimal microclimate promote ripe, healthy fruit with natural acidity—ideal for traditional-method sparkling wine. Chardonnay (about 80%) and Pinot Bianco (about 20%) are grown with full respect for the environment, avoiding harmful substances and emphasizing local varieties that express the area’s character. Harvest takes place by hand in the second half of August, a slightly early pick that preserves freshness and aromatic delicacy; bunches are carefully selected and transported in small crates to prevent damage. The grapes are gently and continuously pressed, and the must is fermented at controlled, cool temperatures in stainless steel to retain purity of fruit. After the base wines are blended, the second fermentation takes place in bottle, followed by more than 25 months of maturation and aging on carefully chosen yeast strains, which build texture, fine bubbles and subtle autolytic complexity before disgorgement and release.

Food & Serving
Franciacorta Brut 25 is an excellent aperitif and a versatile table partner. It pairs beautifully with oysters, prawns, scallop crudo, sushi and delicate fish carpaccio, as well as light seafood risotti and vegetable tempura. Its crisp profile and fine mousse also complement fresh cheeses, prosciutto, mild salumi and simple dishes like grilled chicken or herb-roasted vegetables. Serve well-chilled at around 6–8°C (43–46°F) to highlight its freshness and aromatics. A brief 5–10 minutes in the glass is enough for it to open; decanting is not necessary for this style, but avoiding over-chilling will help its subtle brioche and floral notes emerge.

Producer
Freccianera is a label of the historic Fratelli Berlucchi estate, one of the key names that helped shape Franciacorta’s reputation as Italy’s premier region for traditional-method sparkling wines. Based in Corte Franca, in the rolling morainic hills near Lake Iseo, the family has worked these vineyards for generations, focusing on Chardonnay and Pinot varieties that thrive in the area’s limestone-rich soils. Their commitment to sustainable, environmentally respectful viticulture and careful, hands-on winemaking has positioned them as an important reference point in Lombardy, contributing to the rise of Franciacorta DOCG on the international stage. Over the years, Fratelli Berlucchi has been recognized for producing wines that balance terroir expression with precision and consistency, and Freccianera Brut 25 encapsulates this house style in a fresh, accessible cuvée.

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