Monte Rossa
Franciacorta Cabochon Fuoriserie 026 Brut
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Over 40 months; extended maturation on the lees. |
- Franciacorta DOCG Brut: Metodo Classico Fuoriserie 026 Monte Rossa, 12.5% vol
- Grape variety: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from hillside crus south of Lake Iseo
- Vinification: Gentle pressing, fermentation in barrique and oak, secondary fermentation in bottle
- Ageing and perlage: Over 40 months on the lees, very fine and persistent bubbles
- Aromas and pairings: Notes of white flowers, apricot and saffron, ideal with fish dishes and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
This Franciacorta Brut by Monte Rossa is an elegant Traditional Method sparkling wine that blends Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. In the glass, it displays a brilliant golden yellow colour, enhanced by citrus reflections and a fine, persistent perlage. The aromatic bouquet is precise and complex, with notes of dried white flowers, ripe apricot, lemon thyme, saffron and strawberry tree. On the palate, it is dense, supported by compact and crisp bubbles, a pronounced minerality and a delicate toasted note resulting from extended ageing.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in the renowned Franciacorta area, from vineyards located on the hills south of Lake Iseo. This position, at the foot of the subalpine belt, benefits from constant air currents generated by thermal exchanges between the plain and the body of water. To ensure maximum complexity in the cuvée, Monte Rossa manages its plots as individual crus, vinifying separately the grapes grown on the best slopes to enhance their territorial characteristics and expressive precision.
How it is produced
After manual harvesting, a gentle pressing extracts only the finest fraction of the must. The different crus are vinified separately and the first fermentation takes place in oak barrels. The prise de mousse follows the strict rules of the Traditional Method, completed by a prolonged ageing on the lees for over forty months. Served chilled, this wine enhances delicate dishes, making it an ideal companion for refined starters, lean fish and medium-aged cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Born in 1985 from the vision of oenologist Emanuele Rabotti, the Cabochon Fuoriserie 026 represents the most prestigious expression of the Monte Rossa winery. This extraordinary flagship cuvée is created from a rigorous selection of the finest hillside crus, vinified separately through a process that includes first fermentation in barrique. The exclusive Fuoriserie edition crowns a journey of excellence, transforming passion and technique into a masterpiece of Franciacorta DOCG with refined charm and inestimable prestige.
Awards
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5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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95/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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 Cabochon Fuoriserie 026 Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Monte Rossa |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in 1985 from the vision of oenologist Emanuele Rabotti, the Cabochon Fuoriserie 026 represents the most prestigious expression of the Monte Rossa winery. This extraordinary flagship cuvée is created from a rigorous selection of the finest hillside crus, vinified separately through a process that includes first fermentation in barrique. The exclusive Fuoriserie edition crowns a journey of excellence, transforming passion and technique into a masterpiece of Franciacorta DOCG with refined charm and inestimable prestige. |
| Origin | Subalpine hilly area south of Lake Iseo (Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy) |
| Climate | Subalpine hilly area south of Lake Iseo, influenced by air currents generated by heat exchanges between the plain and the lake. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon at 70 cm from the ground, Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 |
| Yield per hectare | Max 85 q. |
| Fermentation | Between September and February |
| Production technique | Traditional method (bottle fermentation); first fermentation in oak barriques |
| Wine making | Gentle pressing of the grapes with selection of the best fraction (up to 48% yield); each cru vinified separately; fermentation in 250-litre oak barrels/barriques (first fermentation) between September and February. |
| Aging | Over 40 months; extended maturation on the lees. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |