Lo Sparviere
Lo Sparviere produces Franciacorta in Lombardia, the northern Italian region celebrated for its traditional-method sparkling wines. The winery's portfolio centers on Chardonnay-based cuvées across the classic Franciacorta spectrum. The Franciacorta Extra Brut Millesimato represents the house's top expression—a vintage-dated wine that balances the precision and mineral tension characteristic of the region's limestone soils. The Franciacorta Brut offers broader accessibility while maintaining the same varietal foundation, while the Riserva Dosaggio Zero, made without added dosage, showcases the purity of ripe fruit and acidity. Wine Enthusiast and Decanter have rated across the range, with the Extra Brut Millesimato earning particular recognition. Franciacorta demands extended aging on its lees—a process that builds complexity and the fine, persistent bubbles the region is known for. Lo Sparviere's focus on single-varietal Chardonnay sparkling wines reflects both the terroir and the discipline of the appellation.
Critics
Wine Enthusiast, Decanter