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
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.

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