Monte Rossa
Franciacorta Coupé Brut Nature
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Over 24 months in the bottle. |
- Brut Nature with zero dosage: Dry and mineral wine, Franciacorta DOCG with no added sugars
- Grape blend: Predominantly Chardonnay with a small percentage of Pinot Noir for structure and finesse
- Ageing on the lees: Over 24 months in the bottle for greater depth and balance
- Aromatic notes: Scents of elderflower and white peach, hints of the sea and a finish of fresh almond
- Serving and pairings: Temperature 6–8 °C, suitable for shellfish, seafood starters and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Monte Rossa Franciacorta Coupé Brut Nature is a refined zero dosage wine, produced using the Traditional Method. In this blend, the structure of Pinot Noir meets the finesse that distinguishes Chardonnay, creating a dry profile with pronounced minerality. The palate is enlivened by a fine and persistent perlage, able to balance freshness and creaminess. On the nose, notes of elderflower and white peach emerge, enriched by hints of the sea and a balsamic finish reminiscent of fresh almond.
Where it comes from
The grapes ripen on the moraine hills of Franciacorta, on soils of glacial origin. The land managed by Monte Rossa features a layered composition, where sand and clay give the wine a vibrant mineral tension. The vineyards are divided into fifteen different crus, cultivated with high planting density to maximise the concentration of aromas. The medium-aged vines offer a balanced fruit, essential for defining the rigorous and dry character of this non-dosage wine.
How it is produced
The process begins with a manual harvest followed by gentle pressing to extract only the finest must. Each plot ferments separately: part in steel tanks to preserve fragrance, while the rest matures in oak barrels to gain complexity. The blend, integrated with reserve wines, undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle as required by the Traditional Method. A long ageing on the lees of over twenty-four months gives this Franciacorta exceptional depth and perfect balance on the palate.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1972, the Monte Rossa winery produces the esteemed Franciacorta DOCG Coupé Brut Nature, a tribute to passion inspired by the world of motorsports. The name recalls the French term “couper” and celebrates the art of the cuvée: the oenologist Emanuele Rabotti masterfully blends Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from fifteen different crus. This excellent Pas Dosé, aged for over twenty-four months, expresses a balsamic savouriness already awarded by AIS and Bibenda, offering the palate a pronounced contemporary freshness with unmistakable elegance.
Awards
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4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1972
- Oenologist: Emanuele Rabotti
- Bottles produced: 500.000
- Hectares: 70
The history of Monte Rossa is starred by strategically winning decisions such as being first to abandon still wines to search for excellence in Franciacorta, or the determination to invest in technology, or again the continuous research and experimentation distinguishing this winery.
Today the Monte Rossa Company manages 70 hectars of vineyards. The different locations of cru on plots with different exposition contribute to increase the aromatic richness of grapes in such a way to make up very rich cuvée under the frame and complexity aspect. The Company production is 500.000 bottles approx. per year. Read more
| Name | Monte Rossa Franciacorta Coupe Brut Nature |
|---|---|
| Type | White pas dosé |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Monte Rossa |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1972, the Monte Rossa winery produces the esteemed Franciacorta DOCG Coupé Brut Nature, a tribute to passion inspired by the world of motorsports. The name recalls the French term "couper" and celebrates the art of the cuvée: the oenologist Emanuele Rabotti masterfully blends Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from fifteen different crus. This excellent Pas Dosé, aged for over twenty-four months, expresses a balsamic savouriness already awarded by AIS and Bibenda, offering the palate a pronounced contemporary freshness with unmistakable elegance. |
| Origin | Morainic hills of the municipalities of Bornato, Brescia, Cellatica, Erbusco, Monterotondo, Provaglio, Provezze, Cologne, Passirano and Adro (Franciacorta, Lombardy) |
| Soil composition | Morainic soils of glacial origin on the Monte Rossa hills, with some sandy and clayey soils |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon at 70 cm from the ground; Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5,000 plants per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 95 quintals per hectare |
| Fermentation | Oltre 24 mesi in bottiglia |
| Production technique | Traditional method (Metodo Classico, Champenoise) |
| Wine making | Gentle pressing of the grapes with selection of the best part of the must (maximum yield 55%); each cru vinified separately. Fermentation: 56% in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and 44% in oak barrels. Second fermentation in the bottle (prise de mousse) and maturation on the lees for over 24 months. Zero dosage (Brut Nature / Pas Dosé). |
| Aging | Over 24 months in the bottle. |
| Year production | 35000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |