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Monte Rossa

Franciacorta Cabochon Fuoriserie 026 Brut Magnum

White brut

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Denomination DOCG Franciacorta Brut
Size 1,50 l
Alcohol content 12.5% by volume
Area Lombardy (Italy)
Grape varieties 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Nero
Aging Over 40 months
  • DOCG Sparkling Wine: Monte Rossa Traditional Method Brut, 12.5% vol, Magnum 1.5 L
  • Grape composition: 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir, with the addition of 20% reserve wines
  • Ageing on the lees: over 40 months in the bottle for aromatic complexity and refinement
  • Tasting notes: straw yellow, fine perlage, aromas of white flowers and yellow fruit
  • Palate and awards: minerality and a toasted finish; 95 Decanter points, 94 J. Suckling
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Description

Type of wine

Cabochon Franciacorta Brut represents one of Monte Rossa's most refined expressions. This wine, produced according to the Metodo Classico (Traditional Method), is born from a harmonious blend that combines Chardonnay with Pinot Noir, bringing together wines from historic crus with a precious selection of reserve wines. To the eye, it presents a straw-yellow colour, enhanced by a very fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, clear notes of white flowers, ripe yellow fruit and delicate hints of chamomile emerge. On the palate, it stands out for its deep and complex style, characterised by good minerality and an elegant persistence.

Where it comes from

The vineyards are situated on the hills of Franciacorta, specifically in the Bornato area. Here, Monte Rossa's roots run deep into glacial moraine soils, which give the wine a taut structure and a well-defined mineral identity. Proximity to Lake Iseo ensures a breezy microclimate, the result of constant thermal exchanges between the water and the surrounding plain. The vines, grown using Guyot and spurred cordon training systems, maintain an ideal balance, allowing for exceptionally high-quality grapes that faithfully reflect the terroir of origin.

How it is produced

The production process begins with the manual harvesting of the clusters, selected to guarantee total integrity. Through gentle pressing, only the free-run must is extracted, the most noble part of the grape. Each cru is vinified individually to preserve its unique characteristics. The first fermentation takes place in oak barrels, a fundamental technical choice to enrich the wine's structure and complexity. Following the creation of the blend, secondary fermentation in the bottle begins, as required by the Metodo Classico. A long ageing on the lees for over 40 months gives the wine remarkable aromatic breadth, concluding the tasting with a persistent finish and the typical toasted notes of a high-level Brut.

History and Trivia

Born in 1985 from a meticulous selection of crus, the iconic Cabochon line represents the qualitative peak of Monte Rossa. This prestigious sparkling wine in magnum format is distinguished by its innovative fermentation in oak barrels. Awarded top scores by Bibenda, Decanter, and James Suckling, the Cabochon Fuoriserie 026 Brut crowns a virtuous journey, transforming the constant search for perfection into an authentic masterpiece of Franciacorta.

Awards

  • 5

    Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 3

    One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.

  • 3

    Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide

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Tasting notes

Perlage

Perlage

Very fine and persistent perlage.

Profumo

Perfume

Nose with notes of white flowers, ripe yellow fruit and hints of chamomile.

Colore

Color

Straw yellow

Gusto

Taste

Long finish, good minerality and a light toasted note.

Serve at:

06 - 08 °C

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Charmat Method Sparkling Wines

Producer
Monte Rossa
From this winery
  • Start up year: 1972
  • Oenologist: Emanuele Rabotti
  • Bottles produced: 500.000
  • Hectares: 70
A long-established winery in Franciacorta where rural traditions merge harmonically with technology and where craftsmanship and a passionate search for excellence are carried out with never-daunting commitment and entrepreneurial spirit. It was in 1972 that businessman Paolo Rabotti, with the precious support of his wife Paola, undertook the task of wine-growing. An inspired far-seeing choice continued with enthusiasm and innovative spirit by their son Emanuele.

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.
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Name Monte Rossa Franciacorta Cabochon Fuoriserie 026 Brut Magnum
Type White brut
Denomination Franciacorta DOCG
Size 1,50 l
Alcohol content 12.5% by volume
Grape varieties 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Nero
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Vendor Monte Rossa
Story History and Trivia Born in 1985 from a meticulous selection of crus, the iconic Cabochon line represents the qualitative peak of Monte Rossa. This prestigious sparkling wine in magnum format is distinguished by its innovative fermentation in oak barrels. Awarded top scores by Bibenda, Decanter, and James Suckling, the Cabochon Fuoriserie 026 Brut crowns a virtuous journey, transforming the constant search for perfection into an authentic masterpiece of Franciacorta.
Origin Morainic hills of Franciacorta (municipalities of Bornato, Brescia), south of Lake Iseo
Climate Sub-alpine area with air currents generated by thermal exchanges between the Po Valley and Lake Iseo
Soil composition Glacial moraine
Cultivation system Spurred cordon 70 cm above the ground; Guyot
Plants per hectare 5,000 plants per hectare
Yield per hectare Maximum 8,500 kg per hectare
Fermentation From September to February
Production technique Traditional method
Wine making Soft pressing of the grapes with selection of the best part of the must, with a yield of no more than 48%. Separate vinification of each cru. Fermentation in 250-litre oak barrels between September and February.
Aging Over 40 months
Allergens Contains sulphites