In the glass
Aroma: green apple, fresh bread, lemon zest, wild herb
Palate: citrus, fine bubble, saline lift, fresh close
Brut Franciacorta from family Faccoli at Coccaglio. Minimal-intervention Chardonnay-led traditional-method sparkling from the foot of Monte Orfano.
What it pairs with
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Lake Iseo tinca al forno
Lake tench and saline-mineral Brut share marine register. -
Risotto with Bagoss cheese
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Creamy Brescian rice and fine-bubble Brut share lift. -
Lardo di Colonnata crostini
Salty cured fat and bright Franciacorta cut through richness. -
Aperitivo bites
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Brut Franciacorta keeps an aperitivo hour fresh and clean.
History
Brut Franciacorta from family Faccoli. Cellar founded in 1963 at Coccaglio, at the foot of Monte Orfano, on 6.5 hectares.
- 1963 — Faccoli Lorenzo cellar founded at Coccaglio
Facts
- Producer
- Faccoli Lorenzo
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta
- Oak
- Traditional method, minimum 24 months on lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-7 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 1963
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Faccoli Franciacorta Brut
What does Faccoli Brut taste like?
Green apple, fresh bread, lemon zest and wild herb on the nose; citrus, fine bubble, saline lift and a fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Faccoli Brut?
Drink 1 to 7 years from disgorgement. Best as a fresh aperitif or with light Brescian seafood.
Is Faccoli Brut vegan?
Yes. Faccoli uses vegan fining.
What food pairs with Faccoli Brut?
Lake Iseo tinca al forno is the canonical pairing. Risotto with Bagoss cheese, lardo di Colonnata crostini, and aperitivo bites are equally strong.
What grapes are in Faccoli Brut?
Chardonnay-led blend with Pinot Nero from 6.5 estate hectares at the foot of Monte Orfano.