Ferghettina Franciacorta Brut NV

Jorge Castillo - Blown away honestly

9/10

I'm not a massive wine person but my partner is, and he went on about how good this was for ages. Even I could tell it was special — the bubbles are tiny and persistent and it just keeps giving you flavour. Best sparkling wine I've had outside of actual champagne.

Andre Dubois - Great with food

7/10

Saw Franciacorta on a restaurant menu last year and been curious ever since. This one is really nice — proper structure to it, not just a light fizzy thing. Had it with some pasta and it held up brilliantly. The acidity cuts through richer dishes no problem.

Adaobi Eze - Nice but a bit pricey for what it is

6/10

It's a decent sparkling wine, don't get me wrong, but nearly £30 feels steep when you can get a good cava for half that. The bubbles are lovely and fine, and it's got a clean finish. Just not sure I'd reach for it regularly at this price.

Tomas Rivera - Proper fizz, not just bubbles

8/10

Picked this up for my wife's birthday and we were both really impressed. The bubbles are super fine and it's got way more going on than your average prosecco. At £29 it's not cheap but honestly felt worth it for a special occasion.

Felix Moreau - Reliable choice for entertaining

7/10

Bought a few bottles for a New Year's gathering. Everyone enjoyed it and a couple of people asked what it was. It's confident and well-made without being showy. The finish really does make you want another sip, which is either a good thing or an expensive habit.

Isabella Rossi - Solid Italian sparkler

7/10

The wine shop guy recommended this when I said I wanted something different from champagne. It's really well made — you can tell it's a step up from prosecco. Good depth of flavour and proper crisp acidity. Would buy again but probably keep it for when we have people over.

Luna Chavez - This stuff is dangerous

8/10

Had this at a friend's dinner party and immediately asked where she got it. So easy to drink — really generous and full-bodied for a sparkling wine. The 14% ABV sneaks up on you though, fair warning! Ordered a couple of bottles for myself the next day.

Natalie Ford - Good not great

6/10

Maybe my expectations were too high after reading about Franciacorta being Italy's answer to champagne. It's perfectly pleasant with nice precision and clean flavours, but at this price point I think I'd still lean towards a mid-range champagne. That said the mousse is gorgeous — really silky.