Monte Rossa
Franciacorta Cabochon Stellato Brut 2012
| 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 | Aged on the lees for 9 years |
- Name and vintage: Franciacorta DOCG Brut 2012, 12.5% vol, 0.75 l
- Grape variety: 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir; grapes sourced from Bornato, morainic hills
- Traditional method: gentle pressing, separate crus; aged for 9 years on the lees
- Aromas: honey, linden, bergamot, cinnamon, yellow fruit, mango, apricot, coffee
- Palate and serving: freshness and developed notes; longevity 10-15 years; serve at 6-8 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Franciacorta Cabochon Brut is an outstanding creation by Monte Rossa, born from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Produced using the Traditional Method, it stands out for its yellow colour with greenish highlights and a fine, persistent perlage. The bouquet reveals notes of honey, linden and bergamot, accompanied by hints of mango and apricot, with nuances of cinnamon and a touch of coffee. On the palate, the balance between clear freshness and aromatic complexity ensures great elegance and extraordinary longevity.
Where it comes from
This Franciacorta originates from the moraine hills of Bornato, in a subalpine area south of Lake Iseo. In this region, constant thermal air currents ensure optimal ripening of the grapes, while the glacial soils give the wine precision and gustatory tension. The vines, cultivated using the cordon-trained and Guyot methods with high planting density, yield fruit characterised by a lively freshness, ideal for sparkling wine production.
How it is produced
After manual harvesting, a gentle pressing extracts only the free-run must. The different crus are vinified separately and ferment in oak barrels to enrich the aromatic profile. As required by the Traditional Method, the wine undergoes a long ageing on the lees for nine years. This prolonged rest refines the elegance of the structure, harmonising perfectly with the Brut dosage.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1972, the Monte Rossa winery masterfully combines tradition and experimentation to create the Franciacorta DOCG Cabochon Stellato 2012. Crafted by oenologist Emanuele Rabotti, this gem is born from hand-picked grapes on the morainic hills of Bornato. After gentle pressing, aimed at selecting only the finest part of the must, the crus ferment in fine oak barrels. The exceptional maturation on the lees for 9 years enhances its extraordinary longevity, making this prestigious Metodo Classico an authentic rarity.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 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 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 |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1972, the Monte Rossa winery masterfully combines tradition and experimentation to create the Franciacorta DOCG Cabochon Stellato 2012. Crafted by oenologist Emanuele Rabotti, this gem is born from hand-picked grapes on the morainic hills of Bornato. After gentle pressing, aimed at selecting only the finest part of the must, the crus ferment in fine oak barrels. The exceptional maturation on the lees for 9 years enhances its extraordinary longevity, making this prestigious Metodo Classico an authentic rarity. |
| Origin | Morainic hills of the municipalities of Bornato, Brescia |
| Climate | Subalpine hilly area south of Lake Iseo, influenced by air currents due to thermal exchanges between the plain and the lake |
| Soil composition | Glacial moraine |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon (at 70 cm from the ground) and Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 plants/ha |
| Yield per hectare | 85 quintals/ha (maximum) |
| Fermentation | Between September and February |
| Production technique | Metodo Classico (Champenoise) |
| Wine making | Gentle pressing of the grapes with selection of the best part (not exceeding 48% yield); each cru vinified separately; fermentation in 250-litre oak barrels between September and February; traditional method (Méthode Classique/Champenoise) with ageing on the lees for 9 years. |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 9 years |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |