E se il segreto di un grande calice fosse l’abbinamento giusto?
Ci sono degustazioni che si limitano a raccontare un vino. E poi ci sono esperienze che coinvolgono tutti i sensi.
Sabato 11 luglio alle ore 11.00, Vineaventis apre le porte della propria cantina per una degustazione guidata dedicata al mondo del Franciacorta, accompagnata dalla Wine Specialist Silvia Mangione.
L’obiettivo non è semplicemente assaggiare quattro vini, ma scoprire come il giusto abbinamento possa valorizzarne aromi, struttura ed eleganza. Attraverso un percorso studiato nei dettagli, ogni calice dialogherà con una selezione di sapori del territorio, offrendo un’esperienza coinvolgente e ricca di spunti da portare anche nella vita di tutti i giorni.
Durante l’incontro parleremo di profumi, caratteristiche dei vini, principi dell’abbinamento cibo-vino e piccoli accorgimenti per creare aperitivi e degustazioni capaci di sorprendere i propri ospiti.
Per rendere l’esperienza ancora più coinvolgente, i protagonisti della degustazione saranno svelati soltanto durante l’evento: quattro Franciacorta selezionati accompagneranno i partecipanti in un percorso fatto di scoperta, confronto e piacere della condivisione.
Che siate appassionati, curiosi o semplicemente desiderosi di vivere una mattinata diversa, questa degustazione rappresenta l’occasione perfetta per approfondire il mondo del Franciacorta in un’atmosfera rilassata ed elegante.
Informazioni sull’evento
Date: Sabato 11 luglio
Orario: Ore 11.00
Conduce: Silvia Mangione – Wine Specialist
Degustazione: 4 Franciacorta con abbinamenti gastronomici
Quota di partecipazione: €35 a persona
Posti limitati – Prenotazione obbligatoria.
Vi aspettiamo in cantina per brindare insieme e lasciarci guidare dai sensi.
Premio “Best Sparkling” con il Franciacorta Satèn Celaris
Vinea Ventis conquista il premio “Best Sparkling” con il Franciacorta Satèn Celaris
Un riconoscimento che celebra eleganza, identità territoriale e grande finezza espressiva. In occasione dell’ultima edizione di Best Wine Stars, il premio “Best Sparkling” è stato assegnato a Vinea Ventis Franciacorta per il suo raffinato Satèn Celaris, conquistando la giuria guidata da Adua Villa, giornalista, scrittrice, narratrice digitale e sommelier.
Il premio rappresenta uno dei riconoscimenti più prestigiosi dedicati al mondo delle bollicine italiane e internazionali, valorizzando le etichette capaci di distinguersi per personalità, equilibrio e qualità tecnica.
Un Satèn che interpreta l’eleganza del Franciacorta
The Satèn Celaris si è distinto per la sua capacità di interpretare in chiave contemporanea la tradizione del Metodo Classico italiano. Nel calice emerge immediatamente un perlage fine, delicato e cremoso, accompagnato da una struttura armoniosa e perfettamente bilanciata.
La degustazione rivela una straordinaria pulizia espressiva, dove freschezza e morbidezza convivono con naturale equilibrio. Al naso si percepiscono eleganti note di fiori bianchi, agrumi maturi e leggere sfumature di pasticceria, elementi che anticipano un sorso verticale, avvolgente e persistente.
Secondo la motivazione ufficiale della giuria, il vino riesce a emozionare senza eccessi, distinguendosi per coerenza territoriale, stile e sensibilità produttiva.
Il valore del Metodo Classico italiano
Negli ultimi anni il Franciacorta ha consolidato il proprio ruolo tra le eccellenze assolute del panorama enologico internazionale. In questo contesto, il Satèn rappresenta una delle espressioni più raffinate del territorio: uno stile unico, caratterizzato da una pressione più delicata e da una texture setosa che rende ogni sorso particolarmente elegante.
Con il Satèn Celaris, Vinea Ventis dimostra come tecnica, ricerca e rispetto per il territorio possano trasformarsi in una proposta autentica e riconoscibile, capace di raccontare il carattere del Franciacorta attraverso una visione moderna e distintiva.
Un riconoscimento che guarda al futuro
Oltre al prestigio del titolo, il premio include un voucher del valore di 1000 euro per la partecipazione a Best Wine Stars 2027, offrendo all’azienda l’opportunità di proseguire il proprio percorso di valorizzazione all’interno di uno degli eventi più importanti dedicati al vino.
Per Vinea Ventis, questo riconoscimento rappresenta non solo una conferma della qualità raggiunta, ma anche uno stimolo a continuare nella ricerca dell’eccellenza, mantenendo viva la connessione tra innovazione, territorio e cultura del vino.
Franciacorta DOCG: What It Really Means
Franciacorta DOCG: What It Really Means
If you look at the label of a bottle of Franciacorta, the acronym DOCG It stands out almost immediately. It's there as a promise, a seal of quality, but what does it really mean?
We often read it, we imagine it to be “good”, “important”, “quality”… but what touches the heart of those who choose it or uncork it?
Understanding what lies behind a designation like DOCG is a bit like going beyond a first impression. A name or an acronym isn't enough: it takes time to discover how something is born, the choices that guide it, and the kind of attention it requires. This is exactly what happens with wine.
DOCG: not just an acronym, but a journey
DOCG stands for Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of OriginIt is not a fashionable label, nor an official medal that applies to all wines by definition.
In Italy, this denomination represents the highest legal protection for a wine.
It means that the wine:
- it comes from a well-defined territory
- follows official production rules established by a specification
- It is subjected to checks along the entire process, from the origin of the grapes to the production method, up to the checks before being placed on the market
- certifies tradition, method and production consistency over time
In the case of Franciacorta, the DOCG is the expression of a work that concerns not only the final result, but every choice made along the way, in the vineyard and in the cellar.
A territory with a history and a character
Franciacorta is located in Lombardy, in the province of Brescia, nestled between morainic hills and close to Lake Iseo. Here, the mild climate, morainic soils, and winemaking tradition combine to create an environment particularly suited to the production of high-quality sparkling wines. In 1967, this area obtained its first DOC designation, one of the first in Italy, but it wasn't until 1995 that Franciacorta officially became DOCG, recognized as the pinnacle of Italian classic method sparkling wines.
What does the DOCG mean for Franciacorta producers?
The DOCG does not only concern where a wine is born, but above all how it is doneIt is a set of rules that accompany each phase of the work and that directly affect what we find in the glass.
The permitted grapes and vines
The Franciacorta DOCG production regulations precisely define which grapes can be used and in what proportions, precisely to preserve a recognizable and consistent style over time. For Franciacorta DOCG (white), the blend can consist of:
- Chardonnay and/or Pinot Noir: they represent the basis of Franciacorta and define its structure and balance; they can also constitute the entire blend, without the obligation of minimum percentages, and therefore can also be used alone.
- Pinot Blanc, allowed up to a maximum of 50%
- Erbamat, native vine of the area, usable up to a maximum of 10%
For some specific typologies, the specifications provide more precise indications:
- Franciacorta Satèn: produced exclusively with white grapes, with Chardonnay in quantities no lower than 50% and Pinot Bianco permitted up to a maximum of 50%
- Franciacorta Rosé: must contain at least 35% of Pinot Noir, which can be accompanied by Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco (up to 50%) and Erbamat (up to 10%)
These choices are not random. They serve to maintain a recognizable and consistent identity, avoiding generic blends and making room for wines that truly express the character of Franciacorta, maintaining a recognizable thread that runs through the harvests and continuously tells the story of the terroir.
The production method
Franciacorta DOCG must be produced with the refermentation in the bottle — the same classic method as Champagne — and with the elimination of the deposit through the disgorgement, not with simpler or more industrial techniques. This process requires time, patience, and care: it's slow, laborious, and leaves no room for shortcuts.
Refinement times
To be able to carry the DOCG acronym, the wine must rest at least 18 months on the lees before being released for sale. Then there are longer refinements for specific types, such as the Millesimato and Riserva, which require even more time.
Franciacorta DOCG Types in the World
The DOCG doesn't identify a single style, but a family of distinct wines. Among the main types are:
- Franciacorta DOCG — the “basic” version, elegant and balanced
- Saten — softer and silkier, often perceived as gentler on the palate
- Rose — with a more fruity and lively note
- Vintage — the fruit of a single selected vintage and refined for a longer time
- Reserve —the deepest expression of time and patience
Each version interprets a different aspect of the territory and the method: from the freshness of the base to the complexity of the Riserva, passing through the delicacy of a Satèn.
What changes for those who drink
Now let's put it this way: imagine holding two wines in your hands, one with DOCG and one without. Both can be pleasant, but the Franciacorta DOCG carries with it a promise of consistency, method and recognisabilityWhen you pour it into the glass, the perlage is fine, the structure balanced, and the aromatic complexity often reflects the months spent in the bottle. This isn't a "guarantee of absolute goodness," but an invitation to examine the wine more carefully, knowing that behind that bottle lie rules, history, and choices. Just like when we choose a carefully crafted artisanal recipe, every sip reveals something deeper than simple pleasure.
The value of the DOCG for the territory
The DOCG doesn't just protect wine: it protects the work of people, the ability to read each season and interpret it in the bottle, and the reputation of a territory. It means that producers must be responsible for their choices, must look to the future and care for the vineyards as if they were part of their family history. And this is a beauty that goes beyond wine: it is respect for a place, for time, and for those, like us at Vinea Ventis, chooses to tell it honestly.
Knowing to drink better
When we talk about DOCG, we don't want you to feel lost in a list of rules to learn. Rather, we want you to understand what lies behind those letters: a territory, a method, a history of daily choices and people who work according to the natural rhythm of the seasons. Learning about the Franciacorta DOCG means approaching wine with curiosity, without rushing to judge. It means taking the time to listen to what the wine tells us, both in the glass and in the context in which it is born. Sometimes reading isn't enough. You want to see, hear, and breathe in the wine's story, and the cellar is where the story continues. Here, wine isn't just something to drink, but a true experience to be lived: among the vineyards, the silence, the aromas, and the daily work. It's there, for us, that Franciacorta truly finds its voice.
If you'd like to explore this place and experience it with us, here's the link to book a tour of the winery.
Franciacorta: Where this wine comes from and what makes it unique
Franciacorta: Where this wine comes from and what makes it unique
When we talk about Franciacorta, we often immediately think of a wine associated with important moments. It's the wine we choose to toast something important and experience it together. But even before the bottle, there's a place with a very specific story: hills, wind,
water and a work that is built over time. Explaining this wine means taking a close look at the land where it is born, the choices
that shape it and the philosophy of those who produce it. It all starts here.
What is Franciacorta?
Franciacorta is a wine that originates in the central-eastern part of Lombardy, between Brescia and Lake Iseo. This hilly area is deeply rooted in viticulture, and the climate, soil, and altitude create a unique balance.
The name refers to both the wine and its place of origin: a defined area, with precise characteristics and a long agricultural history. It's not an abstract definition, but the concrete expression of a terroir capable of influencing the wine's character.
It is this connection between place and product that makes it so recognizable: each bottle carries with it a fragment of the land where it was born.
The territory
Here, the landscape isn't a backdrop, but part of the result. The hills surrounding Lake Iseo are home to diverse soils—sand, clay, and moraine deposits—alternating between lightness and depth.
In the Oglio Nord Park, where woods, water, and wildlife coexist, the climate is shaped by the wind blowing from the lake and the constant changes of the day. It's an environment that can't be governed: each year brings a different balance, each season
a rhythm of its own.
The value of this area lies in this combination: nature, water, light, and a microclimate that allows the vines to grow steadily.
The gaze of Vinea Ventis
It is in this context that the work of Vinea Ventis was born.
The winery is located right in the Oglio Nord Park, in a corner where the wind is a daily presence and the river water helps create a stable, cool climate. Here, work always begins outside: between the rows, after the rain, with the leaves drying in the shade.
wind, with animals crossing the vineyards at dawn.
For us, producing wine means observing what happens around us: the reaction of the plants to changes in the weather, the behavior of the soil, the response of the vineyard in the most generous and in the most challenging years.
It's not a romantic approach, but a concrete one: the territory guides the choices and we accompany it, without forcing it.
This is the starting point of our work.
How it was born
The winemaking process begins in the vineyard. Here, we work to obtain balanced grapes: there's no single formula, but a series of decisions that depend on what happens throughout the year. Listening to the vineyard, understanding when to intervene and when to let it be, is an essential part of the process.
Craftsmanship. In the cellar, the pace changes, but the logic remains the same. We work to preserve what comes from the fields and guide it towards the final result. Each step has a specific purpose and contributes to giving the wine its own unique character: attention, consistency, and continuity.
No technicalities are needed to understand it: it was born this way, from a succession of choices that convey a precise idea of wine.
A wine to experience
Today this wine accompanies both special occasions and simpler moments: a dinner with friends, a family lunch, an important date that deserves to be remembered.
Those who choose it usually look for something that speaks to its origins and how it is produced. An interest that often arises from a glass tried at a restaurant, a visit to a winery, or more simply during a chat with someone who already knows this wine.
territory.
It's a journey that grows over time, driven by curiosity. Everyone finds their own way to discover it, following the rhythm they feel closest to.
A starting point
If this story has given you a glimpse of what's happening in our hills, coming to visit us is the easiest way to see it up close.
Our winery is open year-round: the land changes with the seasons, and each season reveals something different.
During your visit, you'll see how our work is born, understand what really happens year-round, and hear the stories of those who experience this place every day.
If you want to know this place and experience it with us, here you will find the link to book a
visit to the cellar.