Franciacorta DOCG Essence Nature. Vintage 2016. For those who are not looking for compromises but want to experience all the goodness of a unique territory such as Franciacorta, this is the bottle to put in your shopping trolley. Antica Fratta offers this interesting blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, clean and rigorous, produced without the addition of dosage syrup, or “liqueur d'expedition”. No added sugars, therefore. No tricks, no make-up. In the bottle, and then in our glass, only the fruit of rigorous processing, aimed at bringing out the best in the original fruit. 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir. Maturation lasts for over 42 months after harvesting, at least 36 of which are spent on the lees in the bottle. The result is a sparkling wine of the highest quality, characterised by a straw yellow colour with golden reflections and a fine, persistent perlage. The nose is surprising for its broad bouquet, with hints of spices and dried fruit. On the palate, however, it is pleasantly clean, with a fragrant and balanced aroma of good persistence. A bottle like this can be enjoyed with pleasure, either as an aperitif with friends or for an important dinner. It is versatile and incredibly gastronomic. Its natural vocation? Seafood and raw fish.