Faccoli Franciacorta Brut by Faccoli Lorenzo

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 7 years from disgorgement.

disgorgement1 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

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

Lake Iseo tinca al forno
Lake tench and saline-mineral Brut share marine register.
Risotto with Bagoss cheese Find risotto with bagoss cheese on TableJourney →
Creamy Brescian rice and fine-bubble Brut share lift.
Lardo di Colonnata crostini
Salty cured fat and bright Franciacorta cut through richness.
Aperitivo bites Find aperitivo bites on TableJourney →
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 · visiting guide
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.

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