Monte Rossa
Franciacorta P.R. Blanc De Blancs Brut
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Bottle ageing: over 24 months. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Monte Rossa Franciacorta P.R. Blanc De Blancs Brut is a sparkling wine made from Chardonnay grapes, a true expression of its territory. This Blanc de Blancs is created from a blend of wines from the finest crus and a reserve component, crafted according to the Traditional Method. The profile is dry and fresh, characterised by a creamy mousse and a fine perlage. On the nose, notes of loquat, Golden apple, elderflower and green almond emerge. On the palate, it offers a structured balance between fruity notes, citrus hints and a pleasant savoury streak, finishing with a clean and persistent aftertaste.
Where it comes from
This sparkling wine has its roots in Franciacorta, in an area between Adro, Iseo and Cazzago San Martino. The vines thrive on moraine-glacial soils with sandy and clayey elements, essential for imparting savouriness and freshness to the wine. The grapes come from various crus, managed with a training system alternating between spur-pruned cordon and Guyot. This wine expression pays homage to the founders of Monte Rossa, reflecting the authenticity of a hilly region capable of delivering complex and well-defined aromatic profiles.
How it is produced
Production begins with a rigorous manual harvest, followed by gentle pressing to extract only the free-run must. To preserve the identity of the vineyards, vinification takes place separately for each cru. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks and in oak barrels, giving structure and precision to the final blend. Afterwards, the wine rests in the bottle for over twenty-four months of lees ageing, an essential stage of the Traditional Method that ensures a compact mousse and an elegantly almondy aftertaste.
History and Curiosities
Created to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the winery, Monte Rossa P.R. Brut is a prestigious commemorative cuvée dedicated to the pioneers Paola Rovetta and Paolo Rabotti. This refined Blanc de Blancs embodies a constant pursuit of harmony, skilfully blending Chardonnay from the finest crus with exquisite reserve wines. Thanks to over 24 months of ageing on the lees, it offers a memorable sip that honours the history of those who founded the Franciacorta Consortium. An absolute excellence capable of seducing the most discerning palates, awarded 90/100 by Robert Parker.
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.
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90/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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 P.R. Blanc De Blancs Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Monte Rossa |
| Story | History and Curiosities Created to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the winery, Monte Rossa P.R. Brut is a prestigious commemorative cuvée dedicated to the pioneers Paola Rovetta and Paolo Rabotti. This refined Blanc de Blancs embodies a constant pursuit of harmony, skilfully blending Chardonnay from the finest crus with exquisite reserve wines. Thanks to over 24 months of ageing on the lees, it offers a memorable sip that honours the history of those who founded the Franciacorta Consortium. An absolute excellence capable of seducing the most discerning palates, awarded 90/100 by Robert Parker. |
| Origin | Franciacorta (between Adro, Iseo and Cazzago San Martino, province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy) |
| Soil composition | Glacial moraine in the Monte Rossa hilly area, with some sandy and clay soils |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon at 70 cm from the ground and Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 |
| Production technique | Cuvée: 65% wines obtained from Chardonnay from the best crus and 35% reserve Chardonnay wine; gentle pressing (maximum yield 55%); vinification by separate crus; fermentation in stainless steel and in oak barrels/barriques; sparkling using the Traditional Method and ageing in bottle on the lees for at least/over 24 months. |
| Wine making | Soft pressing of the grapes with selection of the finest must (maximum yield 55%); each cru vinified separately; fermentation in stainless steel and in oak barrels/barriques; sparkling wine produced using the Traditional Method and aged in the bottle on the lees for over/at least 24 months. |
| Aging | Bottle ageing: over 24 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |