Monte Rossa Franciacorta P.R.Brut Magnum

Monte Rossa Franciacorta P.R. Blanc de Blanc Brut in magnum format is a celebratory cuvée created for the 35th anniversary of the estate. Named in homage to the winery’s founders, Paola Rovetta and Paolo Rabotti, it embodies the pioneering spirit that helped shape modern Franciacorta. Crafted entirely from Chardonnay, this Blanc de Blancs marries the breadth and complexity of reserve wines with the natural elegance and finesse of top-cru fruit from Lombardy’s most prestigious sparkling region.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this Franciacorta shows a bright, luminous straw-yellow hue with fine, persistent bubbles that form a delicate and continuous perlage. The nose is refined and layered, offering notes of ripe citrus, fresh green apple and pear, intertwined with hints of white flowers, toasted brioche, hazelnut and subtle pastry cream from extended lees aging. On the palate, the wine is both generous and precise, with a creamy mousse that carries flavors of lemon curd, stone fruit and crisp apple, balanced by a vibrant, saline-driven acidity. The contribution of 35% reserve wine adds depth and structure, bringing in nuances of toasted almond, biscuit and light spice, while the Chardonnay from the best crus supplies lift, purity and length. The finish is long, dry and harmonious, with a chalky minerality that invites another sip. In magnum, this cuvée has excellent aging potential, gaining further complexity and integration over 5–8 years from release, and potentially longer under ideal cellaring conditions.

Production
The Chardonnay for P.R. Blanc de Blanc is sourced from Monte Rossa’s finest crus in the rolling hills of Franciacorta, where a mix of morainic soils rich in stones, sand and glacial deposits provide excellent drainage and enhance aromatic intensity and minerality. The vineyards benefit from a temperate climate influenced by nearby Lake Iseo, with significant diurnal shifts that preserve acidity and finesse. Grapes are carefully hand-harvested to ensure pristine fruit selection, then gently pressed to obtain only the purest must. Fermentation typically occurs in a combination of stainless steel and, in part, small oak barrels, adding subtle complexity. After the secondary fermentation in bottle following the traditional method, the wine rests sur lie for an extended period, allowing the fine lees to shape its texture and autolytic character before disgorgement and a carefully judged dosage to keep the style resolutely Brut and gastronomic.

Food & Serving
This magnum of P.R. Blanc de Blanc is a versatile gastronomic Franciacorta, ideal as a refined aperitif yet structured enough to carry through an entire meal. It pairs beautifully with oysters, scallop carpaccio, refined crudo, sushi and sashimi, as well as delicate fish dishes, shellfish risotto, and lobster with citrus butter. Its creaminess and structure also complement poultry in light sauces, veal tartare, and soft-ripened cheeses like taleggio or bloomy-rind goat cheese. Serve well-chilled at 8–10°C (46–50°F); if possible, open the magnum 10–15 minutes before serving to allow the wine to unfold aromatically in the glass rather than using an extended decant. A large tulip-shaped sparkling wine glass or a small white wine glass will highlight its complexity and finesse.

Producer
Monte Rossa is one of the historic benchmarks of Franciacorta, based in Lombardy and renowned for elevating the region’s traditional-method sparkling wines to international prominence. Founded by Paola Rovetta and Paolo Rabotti in the 1970s, the estate was among the early pioneers who believed in Franciacorta’s potential to rival the world’s great sparkling wines. Paolo Rabotti played a central role in establishing and promoting the Franciacorta Consortium, serving as its first president and helping to define the strict quality standards that govern the appellation today. Monte Rossa is particularly esteemed for its meticulous blending, extensive use of reserve wines and commitment to excellence across both vintage and non-vintage cuvées, making the P.R. Blanc de Blanc a fitting tribute to its visionary founders and a reference point for the style.

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