Monte Rossa
Franciacorta Coupe Brut Nature Magnum
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Over 24 months in the bottle. |
- Brut Nature Style: Undosed with zero residual sugar, dry and lively character
- Grape Blend and Origin: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from 15 crus of the Franciacorta denomination
- Method and Ageing: Second fermentation in the bottle, over 24 months on the lees
- Aroma and Taste: Notes of elderflower and white peach, fine bubbles, savoury and balsamic finish
- Format and Serving: Magnum bottle of 1.5 l; serving temperature 6–8 °C, suitable for fish and cheese
Description
What kind of wine it is
Monte Rossa Franciacorta Coupé is a sparkling wine produced using the Traditional Method in a Brut Nature style, created from a refined blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. On the nose, it offers clear aromas of elderflower and white peach, enriched by subtle vegetal notes and marine nuances. The palate reveals a creamy structure, supported by a fine perlage and pronounced freshness. The sip develops in a dry and vibrant manner, finishing with a distinctive savoury and balsamic finish with delicate hints of fresh almond.
Where it comes from
This cuvée originates in Lombardy, specifically on the morainic hills of Bornato, in the heart of Franciacorta. The grapes come from fifteen different crus spread across glacial soils characterised by sandy and clayey veins. These pedoclimatic features give the wine a unique tension and remarkable complexity. The vineyards, cultivated using spur cordon and Guyot training systems, ensure optimal yields to fully enhance the nuances of each individual plot selected by Monte Rossa.
How it is produced
The production of this Franciacorta begins with a gentle pressing of the grapes, selecting only the best fraction of the must. Each cru is vinified separately in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels to give the wine breadth and balance. The secondary fermentation takes place according to the Traditional Method, with a slow maturation on the lees lasting over twenty-four months. The absence of dosage defines its Brut Nature character, enhancing the pure expressive vitality that Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are able to convey.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1972 in Bornato by the Rabotti family, the Monte Rossa winery has dedicated its history exclusively to the creation of excellent Franciacorta wines. The name of this prestigious cuvée comes from the French term “couper”, a refined tribute to the art of blending grapes from fifteen different crus. Celebrated by wine critics, this traditional method involves a slow refermentation with ageing in the bottle for over twenty-four months, ensuring a complex structure and unforgettable creaminess.
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 Coupe Brut Nature Magnum |
|---|---|
| Type | White pas dosé |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Monte Rossa |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1972 in Bornato by the Rabotti family, the Monte Rossa winery has dedicated its history exclusively to the creation of excellent Franciacorta wines. The name of this prestigious cuvée comes from the French term "couper", a refined tribute to the art of blending grapes from fifteen different crus. Celebrated by wine critics, this traditional method involves a slow refermentation with ageing in the bottle for over twenty-four months, ensuring a complex structure and unforgettable creaminess. |
| Origin | Bornato (BS) |
| Soil composition | Glacial moraine soils on the hills of Monte Rossa, with the presence of sandy and clayey soils |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon at 70 cm from the ground, guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5.000 piante/ha |
| Yield per hectare | 95 quintals per hectare |
| Production technique | Traditional method (bottle fermentation) |
| Wine making | Gentle pressing of the grapes with selection of the best fraction (maximum 55% yield); each cru vinified separately. Fermentation partly in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and partly in oak barrels. Sparkling wine produced using the traditional method (secondary fermentation in the bottle) and aged in the bottle for over 24 months; zero dosage (pas dosé). |
| Aging | Over 24 months in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |