Description
Cabochon was born from a single desire: the quest, begun in 1985, for a more meticulous selection of the crus on the Monte Rossa hill and for a new vinification approach introducing barriques for the first fermentation of the must. Cabochon represents the culmination of an exciting and virtuous journey — a desire that, united with determination, has become a brilliant constellation.
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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 Cabochon Rosè Fuoriserie 08 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 54% Chardonnay, 46% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Monte Rossa |
| Origin | Franciacorta DOCG, morainic hills of the municipalities of Bornato, Brescia |
| Climate | The Monte Rossa hill is part of the crown of hills south of Lake Iseo, marking the beginning of the sub‑Alpine zone and separating the lake from the Po Valley. The vineyards lie in the corridor of air currents generated by thermal exchanges between the plain and Lake Iseo. |
| Soil composition | Glacial moraine. |
| Cultivation system | Cordon Spur at 70 cm from the ground, Guyot. |
| Plants per hectare | 5,000 |
| Yield per hectare | 85 quintals per hectare. |
| Harvest | Selection of the grapes directly in the vineyard, manual picking in small crates. |
| Wine making | Gentle pressing of the grapes with selection of the best fraction, not exceeding 48% of the yield. Each cru is vinified separately. Fermentation in stainless steel and in 220‑litre oak barrels from September to February. |
| Aging | Over 40 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |