Monte Rossa
Monte Rossa Franciacorta Cabochon Stellato Brut 2012
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | 9 years. |
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1972
- Oenologist: Ferrari Cesare
- Bottles produced: 500.000
- Hectares: 70
It is surrounded by 50 hectares of beautiful vineyards.
Founded in 1972, after many years of carefully selecting vines and grape varieties, the Monte Rossa winery is specialised in the production of Franciacorta wine and is generally acclaimed as one of the most prestigious in the area. Read more
| Name | Monte Rossa Franciacorta Cabochon Stellato Brut 2012 |
|---|---|
| Type | White brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Monte Rossa |
| Origin | Morenic hills in the district of Bornato, Brescia |
| Climate | Monte Rossa hill is part of the crown of hills on the south side of Iseo lake, hills which define the beginning of the sub-alpine area and separate the lake from the Po valley. The vineyards are therefore in an area of the pass with air streams developed from the thermal exhanges between the Po valley and Iseo lake. |
| Soil composition | Glacial moraine. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred Cordon at 70 cm from the ground, Guyot. |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 |
| Yield per hectare | max 85 q. |
| Harvest | Selection made in the vineyard with manual harvesting baskets. |
| Wine making | Soft pressing of the grapes with selection of the best part of the must for no more than 48% of the yield. Each Cru is vinified separately. Fermentation: in 250 liter oak barrels between september and february. |
| Aging | 9 years. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |
