NV Cuvée Bianco Brut, Fantini

• Style: Bright, mineral-edged Charmat sparkler
• Taste: Green citrus, white flowers, herbaceous with refined perlage
• Food: Shellfish, crustacean, fresh goat’s cheese
• Occasion: Aperitivo, weeknight, Sunday lunch, celebration
• Serve: Well-chilled, 12% ABV, 7g/L acidity

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Pale straw with fine-beaded bubbles and genuine purpose. The aromatics speak softly—green citrus, white flowers, a whisper of herbs—while a mineral spine runs clean beneath, delivering restraint and brightness without flabbiness. At 12% ABV with crisp acidity, this is sparkling wine designed to refresh rather than impress through weight.

The Winery — Fantini

Fantini has been crafting wines from Abruzzo since 1994, part of a larger group that now spans Italy and its islands. Under the guidance of acclaimed winemaker Alberto Antonini, they focus on varietal character and value. This Cuvée Bianco Brut showcases the Cococciola grape—native to the region and naturally fruity with herbal complexity—from mature vines trained on the traditional Pergola Abruzzese system. Hand-selected fruit underwent brief skin contact, cool fermentation in stainless steel, and three months on lees before secondary fermentation in pressure tanks, capturing the coastal-influenced, mineral-driven character that defines Abruzzo.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is your entry point beyond Prosecco without ceremony. Pair with shellfish, crustaceans, fresh goat's cheese, or serve as an aperitivo when you need something dry and alive. Vegan and vegetarian-friendly, it sits comfortably alongside the rest of our Italy selection and broader sparkling wine range. Perfect for weeknight refreshment, Sunday lunch gatherings, celebrations, or simply tasting like Abruzzo—which is precisely why it works.