Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 7 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 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 acidityDryLong finish

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

  • 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 Find burrata with anchovy on TableJourney →
    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.

  1. 1995: First Lo Sparviere Brut Millesimato release

Facts

Producer
Lo Sparviere · visiting guide
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.

Tags

chardonnay dry high acid medium body medium term mood elegant mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with aperitif pairs with charcuterie pairs with shellfish pairs with soft cheese pairs with white fish pinot nero price trade up sparkling traditional value pick vegan

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