Franca Contea – Sul Vert (Vegan) DOCG 12,5% 75 cl.

Franca Contea – Sul Vert (Vegan) Franciacorta DOCG is a fresh, food-friendly and elegant Franciacorta in a Brut style, made for those who want a clean, balanced sparkling wine with clear fruit and classic traditional-method character—now in a vegan version. The style is dry and crisp, yet beautifully rounded thanks to extended lees ageing, which adds depth and a refined, creamy mousse.

Sul Vert is made mainly from Chardonnay (using different clones) and—depending on the vintage—a small proportion of Pinot Noir, adding extra structure and a firmer finish. The wine undergoes its second fermentation in bottle and is aged for around 24 months on its natural lees before disgorgement. The result is a Franciacorta with fine, persistent bubbles, a bright sense of energy, and a style that works equally well as an aperitif or at the table.

In the glass it shows a pale straw-yellow colour with lively, delicate bubbles. The nose is clean and inviting, with apple and pear, fresh citrus, hints of yellow fruit, and a discreet touch of bread crust/yeast that signals bottle fermentation. On the palate it’s dry and refreshing with pure fruit, vibrant acidity, and a pleasingly long finish, where a lightly bready, nutty nuance rounds out the overall impression. It’s an easy wine to like—yet with enough depth to stay interesting throughout an entire meal.

Serving & food pairing
Serve at around 8°C in a proper sparkling-wine glass, and give it a minute in the glass so the aromas can open up. Sul Vert is a great match for shellfish, oysters, white fish, sushi, and bright starters with citrus, herbs or gentle salinity. It also works beautifully with vegetable-based dishes (and vegan cuisine), where the acidity and bubbles lift both texture and flavour, as well as with delicate, elegant dishes where you want a dry sparkling wine that won’t overpower the food.

About the producer – Franca Contea
Franca Contea is a family-run producer in the heart of Franciacorta, with a strong focus on precision from vineyard to cellar. Part of the estate’s identity is the balance between tradition and technique: the grapes are pressed gently, and the winery is known for using modern equipment to preserve freshness and clean aromatics. The distinctive “split” label seen across the range symbolises this meeting of past and present—and the ambition to craft Franciacorta that feels classic in spirit while remaining pure and focused in expression.