Acclaimed Italian and French Regional Delicacies Assured by EU Quality Certification
Land in Hong Kong Stores to Lead Seasonal Festivities
(3 November 2025, Hong Kong) – Franciacorta PDO sparkling wines crafted in northern Italy, and Marennes Oléron PGI oysters plucked from tidal ponds in southwest France unite for an enchanting festive-season pairing in Hong Kong, embodying the exceptional terroir, rigorous cultivation standards and artisanal passion of European gastronomic culture.
Ideal to ignite the palate during the upcoming party season, this elegant marriage of complex Italian effervescence and tender French delicacy is heralded at an elegant soirée held today at ORO restaurant in Central, hosted by European Union dignitaries for honoured guests from the F&B industry and media. Newly arrived in Hong Kong, these exquisite wines and creamy, jet-fresh oysters that encapsulate the theme of European Elegance for any Moment are available at selected purveyors of fine European food throughout the city for seasonal celebrations.
Franciacorta PDO wines and Marennes Oléron PGI oysters represent the best of European quality and tradition as certified by the European Union (EU). A genuine European taste experience is assured under the label system established by the EU in 1992 that protects and promotes the unique characteristics of products linked to their geographical origin and traditions. Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) classification stipulates that every stage of preparation, production and processing must occur at the place of origin. For products awarded Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) certification, at least one of these stages is undertaken in the region.
Exclusively produced in the Franciacorta appellation in Brescia, Lombardy, under strict rules, Franciacorta wines carry PDO certification. Marennes Oléron oysters hold the PGI label and can only be cultivated in the designated Marennes-Oléron basin in the department of Charente-Maritime. Based on natural factors like climate and soil as well as human know-how, these quality labels not only ensure authenticity and territorial identity, but also recognise the craftsmanship and dedication of local producers. Both fine products have been handcrafted for generations using traditional techniques and sustainable practices. The natural savoury flavours emanating from their distinctive terroirs are accentuated when they are paired together, with the bubbly freshness of the wines balancing the oysters’ delightful sour-sweet salinity.
Franciacorta PDO – Italian Sparkling Wines Born of Tradition and Finesse
The Franciacorta appellation is renowned for its exclusive devotion to sparkling wines created through two fermentations – the second occurring in the bottle, with ageing on the lees prompting enriched flavours, aromas and texture, refined bubbles, and soft acidity. Grapes are primarily Chardonnay, with Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) and Pinot Bianco (Pinot Blanc), although the indigenous late-ripening Erbamat varietal increasingly features in the blend, bestowing extra depth and freshness.
A winemaking success story for centuries, the region spans 2,000 hectares and 120 wineries across the rolling hills of Brescia, with a restricted yield assuring high quality within a total annual production of 20 million bottles. A mild climate, with cooling breezes from Lake Iseo, mineral-rich glacial soils, and a commitment to sustainable and organic viticulture also underpin Franciacorta’s remarkable complexity and elegance.
There are wines to fuel all types of gatherings and celebrations. A delight with seafood and cheese and for toasting to any occasion, the easy-drinking Franciacorta Brut is savoury, zesty and aromatic, the result of an 18-month minimum of secondary fermentation and time on the lees. It appears as an inviting straw-yellow colour with golden highlights in the glass, and displays notes of freshly baked bread, delicate citrus, almonds, hazelnuts and dried figs. With no added sugar during finishing, Pas Dosé (Extra Brut) is beautifully dry and complex.
Franciacorta Satèn, a sparkling expression of Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco unique to this region, is a rounded, silky and tangy wine aged for at least 24 months, showing ripe fruit and toasted nut aromas tinged with delicate white flowers. Also requiring two years on the lees, the lively, full-bodied Franciacorta Rosé enchants with its refined festive spirit and subtle notes of wild strawberry, rose and toasted bread. Its radiant colour stems from at least 35% Pinot Nero grapes, delicately fermented on the skins.
Comprising 85% of wine from a single vintage and made only in the best years, Franciacorta Millesimato must spend at least 30 months on the lees. Its exceptional taste reflects the weather patterns of the specific vintage and the quality of its grapes. The ultimate in depth and complexity reserved for special celebrations, the premium Franciacorta Riserva requires bottle ageing for a minimum of 60 months.
Marennes Oléron PGI Oysters – Awash with Nuanced Flavours of the French Coast
Revered for their distinctive terroir and refined taste, Marennes Oléron oysters are matured for 28 days or more in the claires of Charente-Maritime on the Atlantic coast – small, shallow clay basins carved from former salt marshes, where freshwater meets the natural rhythms of the tidal sea, providing abundant microalgae to sustain their precious inmates. Boasting some 6,000 hectares of oyster beds and 3,000 hectares of claires, this is Europe’s leading oyster basin, and it represents 50% of French oyster production.
The Pacific (Crassostrea gigas) oysters are the pride and joy of families who have farmed in this unique environment since the mid-1800s, passing down their expertise in sustainable aquaculture. Blessed with nuanced aromas and flavours, they are exceptionally firm and meaty and have a superior shell quality.
For gastronomes, the season begins in October, and there’s a delicately salty oyster to excite every palate and grace every celebration in the run-up to New Year. The light, less fleshy Marennes Oléron Fine de Claire and the characteristic green-gilled Fine de Claire Verte are beloved for the subtlety of their marine flavours, while the firmer, meatier Spéciale de Claire exhibit a remarkable balance of sweetness and saltiness. Most prized are the Pousse en Claire, cultivated for at least four months in the ponds at low densities and showcasing intense briny, nutty, vegetal and mineral notes.
Paired Perfection – A Triumph of European Quality and Elegance
Franciacorta PDO wines and Marennes Oléron PGI oysters are natural companions, ushering in a synergy of umami flavours alongside an unmistakable European elegance. The acidity and effervescence of the wine cleanses the palate before an encounter with the briny taste and plumpness of the oysters, whose purity requires no seasoning. Elevate their pairing into a ritual by serving them at the ideal temperature (wines at 6-10°C; oysters at 5-15°C) to enhance their qualities. Savour the oysters as customary for a fine wine: observing, inhaling and tasting in sensuous contemplation.
Pair Brut or Satèn with Fine de Claire to accentuate the oyster’s creaminess and salinity, and Satèn or Millesimato with Fine de Claire Verte to complement its vegetal notes and marine flavours. Brut goes hand in hand with Spéciale de Claire for the perfect balance of vibrant acidity and richness. Contrasting strong character and sweetness, Pas Dosé and Pousse en Claire are a gastronomic marriage made in heaven.
Governed by the strict specifications of European Union PDO and PGI to ensure unparalleled quality, Franciacorta wines and Marennes Oléron oysters are carefully crafted to express their unique characteristics, identity and artisanal expertise. Arriving in Hong Kong in perfect time for a memorable festive pairing of European excellence, the wines can be purchased at Watson’s Wine, Enoteca, Boho Club and Wine Paradise, while the oysters are available from Bon-Eat-O, Cheese Club, JFood and Seafood Society.
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來自意大利北部的Franciacorta PDO氣泡酒
於今個冬日佳節浪漫邂逅法國Marennes Oléron PGI生蠔
攜手呈獻精緻絕倫的味覺配對
兩大獲歐盟認證的意大利及法國特產 為年度節日盛宴增添繽紛色彩
（2025年11月3日，香港）在年度佳節將臨之際，來自意大利北部的Franciacorta PDO（馥奇達）氣泡酒，與源自法國西南部潮汐潟湖的Marennes Oléron（馬雷恩—歐雷宏）PGI生蠔，現攜手呈獻精緻絕倫的味覺配對——於今日假中環ORO餐廳舉行的品味酒會，讓層次複雜的意大利氣泡酒與細膩柔嫩的法國生蠔浪漫邂逅，極致體現歐洲飲食文化中對風土（terroir）的珍視、對出品的嚴謹追求、及匠心獨運的工藝精神。
是次活動由歐盟代表主持，並獲本地餐飲業界與媒體嘉賓熱烈支持，共同見證歐洲鮮蠔佳釀相配而成的極致風華。一系列來自歐洲的精選氣泡酒與嫩滑鮮美的生蠔，完美詮釋活動主題——「歐洲優雅，時刻相伴」（European Elegance for any Moment）。於活動上亮相的鮮蠔佳釀更現已登陸全港多間高級歐洲食品專門店，為節日佳節帶來完美搭配。
榮獲歐盟（EU）認證的Franciacorta PDO氣泡酒與Marennes Oléron PGI生蠔，充分展現歐洲業界對品質的堅持及對傳統的諾守。於1992年建立產品標籤制度，歐盟旨在保護並推廣仗賴地理來源及傳統工藝而成就的特色產品，確保消費者能享受最地道的歐洲風味。結合氣候、土壤等自然因素與匠人的精湛工藝，這些品質標籤不僅有助於分辨真偽及確認原產地身份，更能肯定當地業界世代相傳的職人手藝及廢寢熱誠。
要符合「原產地保護（Protected Designation of Origin，PDO）」，所有產品在所有階段如生產及加工程序必須於原產地進行。獲PDO認證的Franciacorta氣泡酒，便僅限於意大利倫巴第大區（Lombardy）布雷西亞省（Brescia）的Franciacorta產區依嚴格法規釀造。「地理標示保護（Protected Geographical Indication，PGI）」則要求至少一個生產階段於指定地區進行。根據Marennes Oléron生蠔持有的PGI標籤認證，其生蠔只能在法國濱海夏朗德省（Charente-Maritime）指定的Marennes-Oléron海灣養殖。
Franciacorta PDO氣泡酒與Marennes Oléron PGI生蠔均經過歲月及官方認證，歷盡世代傳承，至今仍延續傳統技藝，並融入可持續發展的理念人工製作，堪稱頂級之作。當兩者搭配時，其獨特風土所孕育出的天然鮮味更臻突出——氣泡酒的清爽活力恰好平衡生蠔包含酸、甜、海洋氣息的細膩層次，共譜完美的味覺協奏。
Franciacorta PDO意大利氣泡酒：彰顯傳統．定義優雅
Franciacorta產區以專注釀造頂級氣泡酒而聞名，其氣泡酒釀造需經兩次發酵——首次為基酒發酵，而於第二次發酵時，會連同酒渣在瓶中完成，以增添層次、香氣與質感，造就細膩氣泡與柔和酸度。酒釀主要採用的葡萄品種為莎當妮（Chardonnay），輔以黑比諾（Pinot Nero）與白比諾（Pinot Bianco）；近年亦加入晚熟的原生葡萄品種愛芭瑪（Erbamat），為酒體賦予更深邃的內涵，及更清新的風味。
歷經數世紀的傳奇產區Franciacorta坐落於布雷西亞省（Lombardy）的起伏山巒間，佔地2,000公頃、匯聚120家酒莊。產量受嚴格控制，年產僅2,000萬瓶，以極致標準成就經典品質。產區風土得天獨厚，由伊塞奧湖（Lake Iseo）帶來清涼微風、冰川土壤富含礦物，再結合持續推行的有機及永續耕作，令Franciacorta的出品風格優雅之餘，種類亦甚為多樣，適合各種場合品嘗。
Franciacorta Brut氣泡酒香氣雅逸、口感清爽，是搭配海鮮或芝士的佳品。此酒經至少18個月的瓶中二次發酵及酒渣陳釀，令酒體呈淡稻草黃酒色，輕泛閃爍金光，滿溢新鮮麵包、柑橘、杏仁、榛果與無花果乾的香氣。而Pas Dosé（Extra Brut）氣泡酒在完成二次發酵後，完全不添加糖分，成就純淨細膩的酒風。
Franciacorta Satèn為該區特有的莎當妮及白比諾組合，經24個月陳存，酒體圓潤絲滑、酸度柔和，成熟果香輕漫，並點綴以烘烤堅果與雋永白花，時尚高雅。Franciacorta Rosé以至少35% 的黑比諾釀造，在謹慎監控下，連皮進行首次發酵，由此而來的淡粉紅色澤，溫暖浪漫，充滿節慶氣氛；在風味方面，其經兩年酒渣熟成後，酒體豐厚，氣泡細緻，瀰漫野生士多啤梨、玫瑰及烘烤麵包的香氣芳香，風格細膩迷人。
Franciacorta Millesimato採用85%為單一年份中品質最佳的葡萄收成，並在瓶內經歷至少30 個月的酒渣熟成，充分呈現該年份的氣候特徵與葡萄品質。頂級的Franciacorta Riserva更需瓶陳不少於60個月，風味深邃、層次非凡，是為特別場合或重要時刻而生的極致之作。
Marennes Oléron PGI生蠔：洋溢法國海岸的細膩鮮美
以獨特風土與精緻口感聞名的Marennes Oléron生蠔，需於法國大西洋岸濱海夏朗德省（Charente-Maritime）的Claires（鹽田池溏）內養殖至少28日。此地的池溏前身為鹽田，後經開鑿而成的淺層黏土小池塘，淡水與潮汐海水於此交匯，孕育出豐富的微藻，為蠔類提供理想的自然生長環境。當地坐擁約6,000公頃的蠔床與3,000公頃的池塘，為全歐洲最大的生蠔產區，佔全法國生蠔總產量的一半。這些風味絕佳的太平洋生蠔（Crassostrea gigas）是當地蠔農引以為傲的心血成果；他們自19世紀中葉以來便因時制地，運用傳統技術並融入現代可持續養殖的理念，不斷為世人提供此難忘美味。
Marennes Oléron生蠔品質上乘，風味細膩，別具海洋與礦物的天然香氣，令人回味再三。每年十月至新年期間為饕客所期待的生蠔季節，豐美而飽含海洋旨味的生蠔定能為節日慶祝增添繽紛。當中，肉質柔美的Marennes Oléron Fine de Claire及具綠鰓特徵的Fine de Claire Verte，以其細膩的海洋風味而深受喜愛；而肉質較為厚實的Spéciale de Claire則展現鮮甜與海韻平衡的絕妙滋味。最珍稀的Pousse en Claire於低密度的環境中生長至少四個月，風味濃郁飽滿，兼具鹹鮮、堅果、草本與礦物氣息，為頂級生蠔之代表。
彰顯歐洲飲食文化的品味追求
Franciacorta PDO氣泡酒與Marennes Oléron PGI生蠔源於法意兩國的珍饈佳釀在餐桌上相遇，渾然天成，風味絕配，精緻詮釋豐富的旨味層次與歐洲的優雅氣質。氣泡酒的酸度與細膩氣泡能清新口腔，迎接豐盈生蠔為味蕾帶來的鮮美潮汐；兩者的純淨與天然風味相互呼應，無需任何調味即可展現極致口感。建議於理想溫度下享用（氣泡酒6至10°C、生蠔5至15°C），讓風味昇華至另一層次。品味生蠔時，亦可如同品酒般觀色、聞氣、嘗味，以感官細意體驗箇中精彩。
在搭配方面，建議可以Franciacorta Brut或Satèn氣泡酒突顯Fine de Claire生蠔的奶滑與海鹽風味；Franciacorta Satèn或Millesimato則能恰到好處地平衡Fine de Claire Verte的草本與海洋氣息與。如以Franciacorta Brut配搭Spéciale de Claire，更能展現明亮酸度與生蠔濃郁的完美協奏；而將Franciacorta Pas Dosé配上Pousse en Claire，其堅果礦物的風味匹配，酸度與豐厚平衡，讓味蕾享受極致。
在歐盟PDO與PGI嚴格規範下出品的Franciacorta氣泡酒與Marennes Oléron生蠔均展現其獨特風味、地域特色與職人工藝。兩大來自歐洲的精品之作，於節慶連連的年末期間隆重登陸香港，為大家帶來歐洲頂級的味覺盛宴，倍增節日歡樂。相關氣泡酒現於各大指定零售點有售，包括Watson’s Wine、Enoteca Wine Shop、Boho Club及Wine Paradise；而生蠔亦可在Bon-Eat-O、Cheese Club、Jfood或Seafood Society選購。
如欲了解更多有關「歐洲優雅，時刻相伴」（European Elegance for Any Moment）的活動資訊，歡迎瀏覽 https://european-elegance.com/hk/ 或 www.instagram.com/europeanelegance_hk_sg/ 。
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