Lo Sparviere Franciacorta Cuvee 7 Brut

Lo Sparviere Franciacorta Cuvée 7 Brut is the most contemporary expression in the estate’s range, a sleek, Chardonnay-driven sparkling wine from Lombardy’s prestigious Franciacorta appellation. Crafted to capture the purest snapshot of the estate’s vineyards in a single glass, it’s a wine that balances precision, freshness and depth. Created as a stylistic benchmark in 2014, Cuvée 7 quickly became the house’s modern calling card for terroir-focused Franciacorta.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Cuvée 7 Brut shows a luminous straw-yellow hue with fine, persistent bubbles that form a delicate, continuous mousse. On the nose, it opens with crisp green apple, lemon zest and white flowers, layered with hints of fresh almonds, brioche and a subtle mineral edge that speaks to its Franciacorta origins. The palate is bright, clean and linear, driven by Chardonnay’s tension and clarity. Expect flavors of citrus, crunchy pear and Golden Delicious apple, wrapped in a gentle creaminess from time spent on the lees. The finish is dry, vibrant and saline, with a lingering note of citrus peel and toasted nuts. Enjoy it now for its energy and purity; with a few years of bottle age, it will gain more complexity, soft biscuit notes and a rounder texture while retaining its refreshing backbone.

Production
Cuvée 7 is a 100% Chardonnay Franciacorta, designed to embody Lo Sparviere’s specific terroir. The fruit comes from carefully selected vineyard parcels in the rolling hills of Lombardy, where well-drained, mineral-rich soils and a temperate climate provide excellent conditions for high-quality sparkling wine. The cuvée was conceived in 2014 from an original selection of 10 separate base wines, each vinified from different plots and blends, then expertly assembled by winemaker Francesco Polastri to capture the estate’s signature profile. The grapes are harvested by hand to preserve freshness and integrity, gently pressed, and fermented into base wines before undergoing the traditional method second fermentation in bottle. An extended period on the lees adds texture, complexity and finesse to the final blend, while a carefully judged Brut dosage keeps the focus on purity and terroir expression.

Food & Serving
This Franciacorta is a natural choice as an aperitif, but it truly shines at the table. Pair it with oysters, scallop crudo, shrimp tartare or simply prepared shellfish to highlight its freshness, or enjoy it alongside sushi, sashimi and ceviche. It also works beautifully with light pasta dishes, risotto with seafood, grilled white fish, soft fresh cheeses and delicate vegetable tempura. Serve well-chilled at around 6–8°C (43–46°F). A brief 10–15 minutes in an ice bucket after opening is enough; decanting is not necessary, but pouring the first glass and letting the wine open in the flute or white wine glass will reveal more of its aromatic complexity.

Producer
Lo Sparviere is an esteemed Franciacorta producer based in Lombardy, named after the sparrowhawk that symbolizes both the estate and its surrounding landscape. Over the years, the winery has become known for crafting characterful, Chardonnay-driven sparkling wines that reflect the nuances of their hillside vineyards. With a focus on meticulous vineyard work, selective harvesting and traditional method vinification, Lo Sparviere has secured a respected place within the Franciacorta region. The creation of Cuvée 7 under the guidance of oenologist Francesco Polastri marked an important milestone for the estate, demonstrating its commitment to modern, terroir-expressive sparkling wines that stand shoulder to shoulder with Italy’s finest bubbles.

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