Do you dream of enjoying a chilled glass of wine under the Italian sun? Summer 2025 is not the time for you to live out your dreams. However, that does not mean you cannot experience those same flavours and sensations at home. We’ve discovered the next best option – Franciacorta. This sparkling wine from the Lombardy area of Italy has been giving Champagne a good run for its money. What better way to bring Italy to you with a glass or two of Franciacorta? Here are five perfect summer Franciacortas to take you to the land of love.
Contact Brut costs around $28 and is a great option. This classic Brut is made from Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, and Pinot Nero grapes. It is refreshing, with notes of green apple and white peach. It’s perfect for a hot day on the balcony.
Bellavista Franciacorta Gran Cuvee
Bellavista’s Franciacorta Gran Cuvee, priced at $35, is an excellent option. This wine contains reserve wines and is made from 79% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Nero. The wine has a vibrant and refreshing taste with lemons and fresh flowers. It ends with a hint of toasted bread. This wine is perfect with a summer salad or oysters that have just been shucked.
Ca’ del Bosco Vintage Collection Dosage Zero Brut
Ca’ del Bosco’s Vintage Collection Dosage Zero Brut will make you feel special. This wine costs around $120 but is worth it. This wine is made from 76% Chardonnay, 16% Pinot Bianco and 8% Pinot Nero. It has been aged for 48 months on its lees. This wine is elegant and complex, with notes of hazelnuts, orange zest and honey. Combine this wine with a creamy dish of pasta for an indulgent treat.
Barone Pizzini Rose Brut will satisfy your rose craving. This wine, which costs around $62, is made from 100% Pinot Nero grapes and has been aged for 30-40 months on its lees. The wine is gorgeously pink with an aroma of wild strawberries, cherries, and brioche. This wine is ideal for a picnic in the park or an afternoon of reading with friends.
Ferghettina Franciacorta Brut, which costs around $39, is a good option for those who like white wine. The wine is made from Chardonnay grapes and Pinot Nero and has been aged for 24 months on the lees. The wine has a crisp, refreshing taste, with hints of pear and yellow apple. This wine is great with fresh seafood and light pasta dishes.
We can all enjoy the taste and aroma of Italy with a glass or two of Franciacorta, even if we are unable to travel there this summer. There’s a Franciacorta for everyone, whether you like a classic Brut or a rose. Why not pour yourself a drink and take yourself to an Italian piazza? Salute to summer!
