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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs
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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.More wines for risotto →
- Lobster bisque Yeast-derived complexity of Gran Cuvee stands up to a rich bisque.More wines for lobster →
With cheese
Casatella Trevigiana
Local tradition Qualigeo says Casatella goes well with white and sparkling wines such as Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco. The cheese is soft, sweet and milky, and a dry Valdobbiadene's acidity and fine bubbles cut the creaminess between bites.
Montasio
Local tradition Qualigeo lists Prosecco DOP among the wines of the Montasio zone that it is paired with. Young Montasio is milky and soft; a dry Prosecco's acidity and bubbles lift that richness and leave the mouth clean.
Schiz
Our pick Schiz is browned in butter, finished with cream and eaten with polenta. A dry Valdobbiadene brings acidity and fine bubbles that cut the butter and cream and leave the plain milk flavour clear.
How to serve Foss Marai Gran Cuvee Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Creamy risotto ai porcini, Lobster bisque. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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.
- 2005Foss Marai launches Gran Cuvee as an extended-autolysis premium Brut Valdobbiadene DOCG.
Facts
- Producer
- Foss Marai · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Foss Marai Gran Cuvee Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut
What does Foss Marai Gran Cuvee Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut taste like?
On the nose, brioche, lemon curd, white peach, almond biscuit. On the palate, cream, citrus pith, mineral, yeast-derived complexity. Structurally light-bodied, high acidity with a longer and complex finish. 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.
When should I drink Foss Marai Gran Cuvee Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Foss Marai Gran Cuvee Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut?
Creamy risotto ai porcini is the canonical pairing; Lobster bisque is the other strong match. Bread and cream notes in the wine complement the earthiness of mushroom risotto.
What grapes are in Foss Marai Gran Cuvee Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut?
The blend is Glera. The wine is classified as Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG.
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