Zesty Franciacorta PDO Wines and Creamy Marennes Oléron PGI Oysters Star in Sparkling Pairings Spotlighting European Elegance
- Nov 3, 2025
- 3 min read
(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.
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.
For more information about European Elegance for any Moment, please visit https://european-elegance.com/hk/ or www.instagram.com/europeanelegance_hk_sg/.
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