Le Cantorìe Franciacorta Brut by Le Cantorìe

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, white flower

Palate: citrus, fine bubble, saline lift, fresh close

Brut Franciacorta from family Le Cantorìe at Gussago. Chardonnay-led traditional-method sparkling from steep south-facing terraces on calcareous-clay-rocky soils.

What it pairs with

Risotto with Bagoss cheese Find risotto with bagoss cheese on TableJourney →
Creamy Brescian rice and fine-bubble Brut share lift.
Lake Iseo lake sardines
Saline lake fish and the wine's saline-mineral lift lock together.
Fresh oysters
Saline shellfish and bone-dry Franciacorta are a classic match.
Aperitivo bites Find aperitivo bites on TableJourney →
Brut Franciacorta keeps an aperitivo hour fresh and clean.

History

Brut Franciacorta from family Le Cantorìe. Founded in 1998 by the Bontempi family at Gussago on 12 hectares of steep sun-exposed terraces on the eastern edge of the appellation.

1998: Le Cantorìe founded by the Bontempi family at Gussago

Facts

Producer: Le Cantorìe · visiting guide
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
Classification: DOCG Franciacorta
Oak: Traditional method, minimum 24 months on lees
ABV: 12.5%
Price: EUR 18 to 28 at retail
Drinking window: 1-7 from disgorgement
First vintage: 1998
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Le Cantorìe Franciacorta Brut

What does Le Cantorìe Brut taste like?

Green apple, fresh bread, lemon and white flower on the nose; citrus, fine bubble, saline lift and a fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Le Cantorìe Brut?

Drink 1 to 7 years from disgorgement. Best as a fresh aperitif.

Is Le Cantorìe Brut vegan?

Yes. Le Cantorìe uses vegan fining.

What food pairs with Le Cantorìe Brut?

Risotto with Bagoss cheese is the canonical pairing. Lake Iseo lake sardines, fresh oysters, and aperitivo bites are equally strong.

What grapes are in Le Cantorìe Brut?

Chardonnay-led blend with Pinot Nero from 12 estate hectares of steep terraces at Gussago.

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