FIVE ITALIAN WINE THIS MONTH ON THE TOP WINES MEDIA&PRESS UK PRESS Ferghettina Franciacorta Brut Satèn 2010, Italy Continuing this week’s Valentine’s fizz theme was Terry Kirby of The Independent, who recommended trying a variation on Champagne. This Italian sparkler from Franciacorta is made using the same method as Champagne. He said: “Made in Lombardy according to the méthode champenoise from Chardonnay grapes and therefore close to a lighter Blanc de Blancs – creamy, faintly citric flavours, floral hints. Simply gorgeous.” Price: £22.99, allaboutwine.co.uk; £23.95, stonevine.co.uk US PRESS De Angelis Falerio 2013, Marche, Italy While Tebbiano typically yields “nondescript correct, if uninteresting, wines”, this example, dominated by the Italian grape, proved to be an exception to the rule according to McIntyre, who called it “vibrant and refreshing”. He said: “The blend includes a grape called Pecorino, not to be confused...