It is the vintage Brut of the Cabochon family obtained from the soft pressing of selected grapes and is the result of over 54 months of aging on the yeasts. It is a vintage Brut obtained from 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir, the true essence of the morainic hills of the Franciacorta municipalities.
The Cabochon constellation was born from a desire: the search, begun in 1985, for a more careful selection of the crus of the Monte Rossa hill and for a new winemaking system that introduced barriques for the first fermentation of the must. Cabochon is the arrival point of an exciting and virtuous path, the desire that combined with determination has transformed into a brilliant firmament.
TASTING : In the mouth it presents a large and generous wine, of great complexity, balanced with an acidic and salty finish characterized by notes of exotic fruit. In the mouth Its generous and balanced character makes it a wine of great complexity and strong intensity.
VINIFICATION : soft pressing of the grapes with selection of the best part of the grapes for no more than 48% of the yield. Each cru is vinified in purity
FERMENTATION : in 250 liter oak barrels between September and February
REFINEMENT IN BOTTLE : over 54 months
Data sheet
SIZE : 3 liter bottle.
ORIGIN : Lombardy.
VARIETIES : Chardonnay 70%, Pinot Noir 30%.
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT : 12.5% vol.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: Temperature between 8/10°C.
STORAGE METHOD : In a cool place and away from sunlight.
PRODUCER : Società Agricola Monte Rossa srl - Bornato (BS).
SPECIFIC NOTES : Contains sulphites.
MonteRossa Cellars
The gentle hills of Franciacorta extend between Lake Iseo, Monte Orfano and the Oglio river. The morainic origin gives the land an extraordinary mineral richness which constitutes the distinctive element of excellent viticulture, that of Franciacorta, produced according to the classic method of refermentation in the bottle in the variations foreseen by the DOCG. The hills of Franciacorta are dotted of vineyards and cellars that can be visited to get closer to the world of wine, understand its secrets and taste products born from passion, tradition and, why not, also innovation. Each glass is a world unto itself, each bubble tells a story of dedication and wisdom. The sun, climate and earth complete the work of art.