In the glass
Aroma: green apple, white peach, lemon zest, fresh almond, brioche
Palate: yellow apple, lemon pith, creamy mousse, saline minerality
Lo Sparviere's single-vintage Brut. Chardonnay-led with 36 months on lees and a saline finish from Monticelli Brusati.
What it pairs with
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Casoncelli alla bresciana
Beef-and-breadcrumb stuffed pasta from Brescia finds a foil in the wine's creamy mousse; in-region pairing. -
Risotto al limone
Lemon risotto meets the wine's lemon pith and creamy mousse; high acidity carries the Carnaroli starch. -
Burrata with anchovy
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Almond aromatics mirror the burrata's lactic core; saline minerality carries the anchovy brine.
History
Lo Sparviere's single-vintage Brut Millesimato, the cellar's volume flagship from Monticelli Brusati.
- 1995 — First Lo Sparviere Brut Millesimato release
Facts
- Producer
- Lo Sparviere
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (90%), Pinot Nero (10%)
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta Millesimato Brut
- Oak
- Stainless steel; minimum 36 months on lees in bottle
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-7 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 1995
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Lo Sparviere Brut Millesimato
What does Lo Sparviere Brut taste like?
Green apple, white peach, lemon zest, fresh almond and brioche on the nose; yellow apple, lemon pith, creamy mousse and saline minerality on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
Is Lo Sparviere Brut a Millesimato?
Yes. Every release is single-vintage (Millesimato in DOCG terms), with 36 months on lees in the bottle.
When should I drink Lo Sparviere Brut?
Drink within 0 to 7 years of disgorgement. The wine carries a creamy mousse and saline finish; younger releases are at their freshest.