VITIGNO

merlot 50% – cabernet sauvignon 50%.

ZONA DI PRODUZIONE

colline moreniche della Franciacorta.

COLTIVAZIONE DEL VIGNETO

vigneti potati a Guyot, con esposizione prevalente est e sud-est.

RESA PER ETTARO

120 ql.

VINIFICAZIONE

Fermentazione controllata in vasche di acciaio tra i 25/28 °C, seguita da fermentazione malolattica. Follatura e rimontaggi frequenti nelle prime fasi. Una piccola percentuale viene poi affinata in barriques di rovere francese.

CARATTERI ORGANOLETTICI

Rosso rubino con riflessi violacei, fruttato con note di prugna e ciliegia, gradevolmente speziato, asciutto, armonico e predisposto all’invecchiamento

ABBINAMENTI CONSIGLIATI

Si accompagna con arrosti o carni stufate, nonché formaggi non troppo piccanti e mediamente stagionati

Grapes: The percentages are approximately: Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 25%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Carmenère 15%, Barbera 10%
Vineyards: Vigna Santella del Gröm
Production cycle: cold maceration for about 4 days followed by fermentation at controlled temperature in large open steel vats. It is then aged for at least 18 months in oak barrels before bottling and further aging for at least another year.
Color: deep ruby red, clear, consistent.
Aroma: intense, of extreme finesse and harmony, with nuances of wood and ripe fruit.
Taste: continuous, with character, broad and silky with a gentle contribution from the Cabernet; on the palate, it shows finesse and taste continuity, noticeable acidity but well combined with softness.
Alcohol content: 13% vol.
Bottle storage: in a dry and cool environment, preferably lying down.
Aging: depending on the vintage, up to more than 10 years from the harvest.
Service: at room temperature, around 18°C, in large, rounded glasses filled only halfway to ensure the best development of flavor and aromas. Uncork the bottle at least an hour before serving.
Gastronomy: excellently accompanies red meats, stews, feathered and furred game, cured meats, aged cheeses.

PRODUCT OF ITALY – CONTAINS SULFITES

🏆 Significant critical scores

88/100 on Wine‑Searcher, average version for multiple vintages

93/100 for the 2017 vintage, rating by Raffaele Vecchione (WinesCritic.com, June 2024)

89/100 on Falstaff for the 2016 and 2015 vintages

85/100 on Gilbert & Gaillard (2011 vintage)

88/100 on Wine Enthusiast (2008 vintage)

These scores testify to consistent quality: the Santella del Gröm is considered among the top 10 Curtefranca for its category.

Caratteristiche
Cantina Ferghettina
Denominazione Curtefranca Rosso DOC
Annata 2022
Uvaggio 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Nebbiolo, 10% Barbera
Gradazione 13,50%
Cl 75cl
Solfiti Contiene Solfiti
Codice ICQRF BS/4816
Sede Cantina Azienda Agricola Ferghettina - Adro (BS) - Via Saline, 11
Abbinamento Affettati e salumi, Arrosto di carne, Carni Bianche, Galletto alla brace, Grigliata di Carne, Formaggi di media stagionatura, Pasta all'amatriciana, Carne Rossa in umido

Franciacorta Brut DOCG Ferghettina: a truly Italian experience

The Franciacorta Brut DOCG by Ferghettina is an Italian excellence, produced with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. This Franciacorta, aged for 36 months on the lees, stands out for its elegance and its fine and persistent perlage.

Grape variety: 95% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Noir.

Aging: 36 months on the lees.

Tasting notes: Bright straw yellow color and a fine, continuous perlage. On the nose, it expresses aromas of white-fleshed fruit, white flowers, and bread crust. On the palate, it is fresh, gentle, and savory, with a pleasant persistence.

Pairings: Perfect as an aperitif, it pairs well with fish dishes, white meats, cured meats, and cheeses.

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? Main awards and recognitions

2 Glasses in the Gambero Rosso guide (2017 vintage)

4 Grapes in the AIS guide (2017)

4 Bibenda, as cited by Etilika

87/100 in the Veronelli guide

Score 90/100 by sommeliers in 2025

? International recognitions

Bronze at the Decanter World Wine Awards (2015) for the 2014 vintage

Silver and Gold at the International Wine Challenge (2014 edition, 2012 vintage)

Bronze at Wines From Spain & Silver at the Sommelier Wine Awards 2014 (2013 vintage)

Bronze at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2015 (2014 vintage)

Grapes: 100% Chardonnay vinified in oak barrels.
Vineyards: Franciacorta (BS) in the municipalities of Capriolo and Iseo.
Production cycle: after fermentation in oak barrels, in spring, the bottling takes place with the start of a slow refermentation in the bottle according to the traditional Franciacorta method. The bottles remain stacked for at least 40 months (total from harvest 48 months) ensuring the unmistakable bouquet due to the contact and autolysis of the yeasts. After disgorgement, with the addition of a very dry dosage syrup (4 g/liter), the Franciacorta undergoes further aging in the cellar for a few months.
Color: straw yellow, clear and bright.
Aroma: on the nose, it presents a significant presence of mature, dense, and rich fruity notes, complemented by spicy aromas and yeasts reminiscent of biscuit and almond notes.
Taste: of great elegance, it reproduces the same olfactory sensations on the palate, supported by body and structure, enlivened by a slight acidity.
Alcohol content: 12.5% vol.
Bottle storage: laid down, in the dark, in a dry and cool environment.
Serving: serve at 10° C, preferably in a bucket with water and ice.
Gastronomy: accompanies the entire meal, from aperitif to cheese; ideal with fish and white meats.
Curiosity: the Satèn type reserved only for Franciacorta is named after silk, once produced here, and like silk, it is “soft” (round) and “with fabric” (consistent or full-bodied), the two adjectives describe all the magic of Franciacorta Satèn Brut.

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🏅 National awards (Italian Sommelier Association, AIS)

Five Grapes for six consecutive years (2001–2006), considered the highest AIS recognition for expression of the territory.

Best Italian wine quality-price ratio in 2003, also by AIS.

Best wine of Lombardy in 2007, awarded by AIS Lombardy.

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🍷 Awards from other guides and competitions

Three Glasses from Gambero Rosso

Gold at the Sélections Mondiales des Vins (Canada) competition for the 2016 vintage.

Bronze at the Decanter World Wine Awards for the 2011 vintage.

LUGANA D.O.C. – Cantine Scolari (Puegnago del Garda)
Elegant and harmonious white wine, made from Turbiana grapes, typical of the southern area of Lake Garda.
With a straw yellow color with greenish reflections, it releases delicate aromas of white flowers, almond, and yellow-fleshed fruit. On the palate, it is fresh, soft, and savory, with a pleasant mineral note that enhances its drinkability.
Perfect with appetizers, lake fish, white meats, and delicate first courses.
Serve at 9-10°C.
13% vol.

Lago DiVino – Cantine Scolari (12.5% vol.)

Fresh and harmonious white wine, with a delicate aroma of white flowers and yellow-fleshed fruit. On the palate, it is smooth, pleasantly balanced, and with a fruity finish. Perfect as an aperitif or paired with delicate first courses, white meats, and lake fish dishes. A sincere and genuine wine that embodies the tradition of Cantine Scolari and the essence of the Garda region.

Bellerica – Valtènesi Chiaretto DOC (12.5% vol.)

Refined rosé from Lake Garda, with a soft and brilliant color. On the nose, it offers floral aromas and notes of small red fruits. On the palate, it is fresh, balanced, and delicately savory, with an elegant and persistent finish. Ideal as an aperitif or paired with light pasta dishes, cured meats, and lake fish dishes. A classic from Garda by Cantine Scolari, a symbol of elegance and tradition.

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