Antica Fratta
Lombardy
About the Winery
Built in 1450 to host the bishops visiting Olivetana Abbey, the villa and the cellars of Antica Fratta are the results of ambitious projects. Located in the municipality of Monticelli Brusati, at the north-eastern part of Franciacorta DOCG, we could find the first drawing in the napoleonic Registry from 1809, followed by a transformation as the structure has been held by the most nobel family of the region, as seen in a latter testimony in 1866 The People: Three generations of entrepreneurs looked after the timeless cellar with different purposes: from Luigi Rossetti, who built the cellar in 1850 for preserving his red wines, to Franco Ziliani, who began producing here the first Franciacorta vintages in 1979, followed by Luigi Birolini the current manager, still sharing one common ambition: the pursuit of excellence in all of its forms. As the Latin word "Antica" literally means "forward", they always worked with a great sense of future looking at where their ambition would have taken them.
Lombardy
Lying to the south of Lake Iseo, in the heart of Lombardy, Franciacorta has a wide range of soils and site climates that make it a natural wine territory. These are very specific sand- and silt-rich soils typically poor in clay which are often considerably thick and extremely permeable. The ground is strewn with abundant stones of various shapes, types and colors which were, for centuries, used as building materials for villas, farmhouses and broli, the characteristic stone walls surrounding the area's houses and vineyards. Franciacorta extends over nineteen municipalities, and the area is equally enthralling for its cultural heritage, history and superb countryside.
Vineyard(s)
Ratings & Reviews
Title | Item | Vintage | Publication | Score | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Antica Fratta | Franciacorta 'Cuvee Real' | NV | 91 | Dusty dried flowers mix with crushed rocks, lemon oil and opal apple as the NV Brut Cuvee Real blossoms in the glass. This is supple and round, quite elegant in feel, with a balanced inner sweetness offsetting hints of sour citrus, an almondy richness forms toward the close. Nuances of burnt sugar and brown spice linger, even as the Cuvee Real maintains a marvelous freshness. There's so much pleasure to be found here. Drinking window: 2022-2026. | |
Antica Fratta | Franciacorta 'Cuvee Real' | NV | 90 | A balanced, biscuity sparkling with aromas of dried apples, lemons, pastries and toasted almonds. Medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and sleek bubbles. Drink now. | |
Antica Fratta | Franciacorta 'Cuvee Real' | NV | 89 | A dry (4 g/l), juicy lemon style with just a touch of red fruit sweetness. This is a delightfully fresh Franciacorta without being too aggressive. | |
Antica Fratta | Franciacorta 'Cuvee Real' | NV | 92 | Medium straw yellow colour with bright reflections and persistent fine mousse. On the nose intense aroma of herbs, yellow apple, jasmine blossom as well as light savouriness. Fresh and juicy on the palate, linear with good flow and long finish. |
