In the glass
Aroma: green apple, fresh bread, lemon, white flower
Palate: citrus, fine bubble, saline lift, fresh close
Brut Franciacorta from organic Biondelli at Bornato. Chardonnay-led traditional-method sparkling from a 10-hectare property below Bornato Castle.
What it pairs with
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Risotto with Bagoss cheese
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Creamy Brescian rice and fine-bubble Brut share lift. -
Lake Iseo lake sardines
Saline lake fish and the wine's saline-mineral lift lock together. -
Fresh oysters
Saline shellfish and bone-dry Franciacorta are a classic match. -
Aperitivo bites
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Brut Franciacorta keeps an aperitivo hour fresh and clean.
History
Brut Franciacorta from organic Biondelli. Founded in 2009 by Joska Biondelli, who relocated from London to restore a family property below Bornato Castle in the Cazzago San Martino commune. 10 organic hectares.
- 2009 — Biondelli founded by Joska Biondelli
Facts
- Producer
- Biondelli
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta
- Oak
- Traditional method, minimum 24 months on lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-7 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2009
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Biondelli Franciacorta Brut
What does Biondelli Brut taste like?
Green apple, fresh bread, lemon and white flower on the nose; citrus, fine bubble, saline lift and a fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Biondelli Brut?
Drink 1 to 7 years from disgorgement. Best as a fresh aperitif or with light Brescian seafood.
Is Biondelli Brut vegan?
Yes. Biondelli uses vegan fining on its organic Franciacorta.
What food pairs with Biondelli Brut?
Risotto with Bagoss cheese is the canonical pairing. Lake Iseo lake sardines, fresh oysters, and aperitivo bites are equally strong.
What grapes are in Biondelli Brut?
Chardonnay-led blend with Pinot Nero from 10 organic estate hectares below Bornato Castle.