Monte Rossa
BORNATO | BRESCIA
LOMBARDY
| Founded: | 1972 | |
| Owner: | Emanuele Rabotti | |
| Winemaker: | Cesare Ferrari | |
| Hectares under vines: | 70ha | |
| Altitude above sea level: | 350m | |
| Average annual production: | 500,000 bottles | |
| Green code: | Sustainable |
WHAT THEY SAY
"Monte Rossa, a benchmark in Franciacorta, was founded in 1972 by Paola Rovetta, who served as the first chairman of the Franciorta Consorzio that was successful in gaining DOCG status for the appellation. Her son Emanuele Rabotti joined Paola in 1982 and ten years later, Monte Rossa celebrated its 20th anniversary with the first release of Cabochon, a magnum opus of Franciacorta that was the result of years of research and experimentation by Emanuele. Cabochon is a vintage Franciacorta, comprised of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir, that is fermented in first or second passage barriques from revered white wine producers such as Jermann, and is aged sur lie for 48 months. Monte Rossa was the first estate in the area dedicated to the exclusive production of Franciacorta and all of their cuvées are crafted in the fashion of great Champagne. They are committed to low yields during harvest, vinifying only the juice from the first pressing in their state of the art, gravity fed cellars, and use a large percentage of reserve wines in the assemblage order to consistently produce wines marked by elegance and finesse."
WHAT WE SAY
We are proud to present the stunning, delicate and refined Franciacorta sparkling wine range from Monte Rossa -an estate unique in Franciacorta in that it only produces sparkling wines. From the estate’s calling card – the Prima Cuvée -an immensely pleasurable wine made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and a small amount of Pinot Bianco, aged at least 20 months in bottle, through to the heavily awarded Cabochon -the most prestigious Franciacorta produced by Monte Rossa. Created by a careful selection of the finest grapes from the Monte Rossa hill. The first fermentation is made in barriques. Through the innovative use of technology, research and continuous experimentations in the cellar, the team at Monte Rossa continuously strive to produce ever better classic sparkling wines.
WHAT OTHERS SAY
“The non-vintage Franciacorta Brut P.R. is a streamlined and well-contained sparkler that doles out slow aromas of white flower, stone fruit, crushed mineral and blanched almond. The wine stands out thanks to the purity and elegance of its aromas. Only later do you notice those soft yeasty tones that fill in the rear so nicely.” - Monica Larner
WINES WE IMPORT:
SPARKLING:
Franciacorta Prima Cuvee Brut DOCG Franciacorta PR Brut Blanc de Blancs DOCG Franciacorta Coupe Non Dosato DOCG Franciacorta Salvadek Extra Brut DOCG Franciacorta Cabochon Brut DOCG Franciacorta Cabochon Stellato DOCG Franciacorta Cabochon Doppio Zero DOCG
Franciacorta Flamingo Rosé DOCG