Foss Marai Gran Cuvee Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut

In the glass

Aroma: brioche, lemon curd, white peach, almond biscuit

Palate: cream, citrus pith, mineral, yeast-derived complexity

Gran Cuvee uses extended Charmat contact to develop yeast-derived bread and cream complexity in the Prosecco Superiore framework. A premium brut with more depth than the house standard Brut.

What it pairs with

• Creamy risotto ai porcini
  Bread and cream notes in the wine complement the earthiness of mushroom risotto.
• Lobster bisque
  Yeast-derived complexity of Gran Cuvee stands up to a rich bisque.

History

Gran Cuvee was introduced as Foss Marai's premium expression below the Cartizze category, employing a longer stay in the pressurised Charmat tanks to develop autolytic notes. It bridges the gap between the accessible Drusian Extra Dry and a premium sparkling wine experience.

1. 2005 — Foss Marai launches Gran Cuvee as an extended-autolysis premium Brut Valdobbiadene DOCG.

Facts

Producer

Foss Marai

Grapes

Glera

Classification

Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG

Oak

No oak; extended Charmat autolysis

ABV

11.5%

Price

EUR 18-26 at retail

Drinking window

1-4 from vintage

First vintage

2005

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