In the glass
Aroma: red berry, rose petal, fresh bread, citrus
Palate: red fruit, fine bubble, saline lift, fresh close
Pinot Nero-led Rosé Franciacorta from Castel Faglia at Cazzago San Martino.
What it pairs with
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Cured Brescian salame
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Salt-cured pork and red-berried rosé lock together. -
Casoncelli alla bresciana
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Brescian meat-stuffed pasta and Pinot Nero rosé are a local pairing. -
Lake Iseo trout in cartoccio
Lake fish and rosé share fine-grained richness. -
Fresh strawberries with cream
Red-berried rosé and strawberry share fruit vocabulary.
History
Pinot Nero-led Rosé Franciacorta from Castel Faglia.
- 2005 — First Castel Faglia Monogram Rosé release
Facts
- Producer
- Castel Faglia
- Grapes
- Pinot Nero, Chardonnay
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta
- Oak
- Traditional method, minimum 24 months on lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 24 to 34 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-6 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2005
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Castel Faglia Monogram Rosé
What does Castel Faglia Rosé taste like?
Red berry, rose petal, fresh bread and citrus on the nose; red fruit, fine bubble, saline lift and a fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Castel Faglia Rosé?
Drink 1 to 6 years from disgorgement. Best as a summer aperitif.
Is Castel Faglia Rosé vegan?
Yes. Castel Faglia uses vegan fining.
What food pairs with Castel Faglia Rosé?
Cured Brescian salame is the canonical pairing. Casoncelli alla bresciana, lake Iseo trout in cartoccio, and fresh strawberries with cream are equally strong.
What grapes are in Castel Faglia Rosé?
Pinot Nero-led blend with Chardonnay from estate vineyards at Cazzago San Martino.