Sparkling news

When one thinks of the wine cellar one thinks of the hustle and bustle of the harvest period. What most people don’t realize is that the magic continues even when the wine has finished its first fermentation phase. Following on from our article dedicated to the vineyard in winter, we have asked our technical director Ermes Vianelli to tell us what happens in the wine cellar in winter.

We can call them “non-identical twins”: in Franciacorta Brut and Extra Brut are two very similar types of sparkling wine but with some significant differences. In this article we have asked Ermes Vianelli, our technical director, to explain to us the main differences between Brut and Extra Brut and their principal characteristics.

Prosecco and Franciacorta have always been synonymous with sparkling wine, joyful occasions and toasting special moments. Representing true Italian excellence, they always make an appearance for special occasions and parties. Whilst often grouped together, in reality they have different characteristics which are worth exploring in greater detail.

Normally when we think about the vines in the vineyard we imagine a scene full of life, flowers and fruit. What most people don’t realize is that also in winter, even when the temperature is very low, the life of the vine continues in secret, with the expert help of our team. We have asked Ermes Vianelli, our technical director, to tell us more.