Franciacorta Brut 'Cabochon Fuoriserie N° 023' Monte Rossa
The ‘Cabochon Fuoriserie 022’ is an iconic and legendary Franciacorta, produced for the first time in a non-vintage label to celebrate the twenty-first cuvée of its history. It is marked by an intense and elegant aromatic profile, with hints of citrus fruits, yellow fruit, candied fruit, balsamic herbs and menthol. As always the taste is creamy, smooth, fresh, rich, citrusy and persistent
The Brut “Cabochon Fuoriserie N° 023” by Monte Rossa is one of the most famous and important Franciacorta wines of the denomination. The N° 023 is an extraordinary edition of this excellence from the house of Cazzago San Martino, released to celebrate the twenty-first cuvée in its history. It is a cuvée of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir created with a good percentage of reserve wines, in order to create a Classic Method complex, harmonious and with great taste depth. Thanks to a long aging on the lees, it expresses evolved notes with aromas of candied fruit, citrus, and hints of medicinal herbs.
The “Cabochon Fuoriserie N° 023” is a Franciacorta Brut born from the passion for excellence of one of the names that contributed to creating the fame and success of this territory. Monte Rossa is a winery founded in the early 1970s, which has managed to capture the attention of enthusiasts with wines made in a very personal style, based on a selection of high-quality grapes, vinifications often carried out in wood, and a quest for harmony and elegance, as the guiding thread of the entire range.Cabochon perfectly represents this philosophy and is still today an icon of Franciacorta, synonymous with excellence and consistency over time. A wine that perfectly expresses the richness of a territory and its vocation to produce sparkling wines appreciated even beyond national borders.
The Franciacorta Brut “Cabochon Fuoriserie N° 023” by Monte Rossa is produced with a careful selection of the best Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from vineyards cultivated in the parcels Pratone, Barek, Brolo, Palo, Nespoli. After soft pressing, the separate fermentation of each single vineyard takes place in small oak barrels. The base wines rest for a few months in wood before the final blending, with the addition of 20% reserve wines. The second fermentation takes place in the bottle according to the Classic Method, with a sur lattes aging of at least 42 months. In the glass, it presents a light yellow color with a very fine and persistent perlage. The aromatic profile expresses aromas of citrus, mandarin peel, candied fruit, honeyed softness, nuances of medicinal herbs, and balsamic touches. The sip is long, intense, complex and broad, with a balanced and savory finish. A great Franciacorta to open and enjoy on special occasions.