In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, raspberry, rose petal, white flowers, fresh almond
Palate: red apple, redcurrant, creamy mousse, delicate citrus
Pinot Nero-led Rosé Brut from Monte Rossa. The Flamingo label was redesigned around the eponymous pink bird and is one of the most-poured Rosé Franciacorta in Lombardy on-trade.
What it pairs with
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Tortelli di zucca
Pumpkin tortelli's sweet umami pairs with the wine's red apple and redcurrant; creamy mousse handles the burnt butter. -
Salmone gravlax
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Dill-cured salmon meets the wine's wild strawberry and rose petal; high acidity carries the dill and sugar cure. -
Pollo al curry leggero
Mild curry chicken finds a foil in the wine's red fruit and brut crispness; creamy mousse handles the spice.
History
Flamingo is Monte Rossa's Pinot Nero-led Rosé Brut, with a distinctive pink-bird label that anchors the cellar's hospitality presence.
- 2010 — First Flamingo Rosé release
Facts
- Producer
- Monte Rossa
- Grapes
- Pinot Nero (70%), Chardonnay (30%)
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta Rosé Brut
- Oak
- Stainless steel; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 28 to 42 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-6 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2010
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Monte Rossa Flamingo Rosé
What does Monte Rossa Flamingo taste like?
Wild strawberry, raspberry, rose petal, white flowers and fresh almond on the nose; red apple, redcurrant, creamy mousse and delicate citrus on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
Why is the Rosé called Flamingo?
Monte Rossa redesigned the Rosé label around the eponymous pink bird to anchor the cuvée's hospitality presence in Italian on-trade. The cuvée sits in the volume Rosé tier of the cellar.
When should I drink Flamingo?
Drink within 0 to 6 years of disgorgement. The wine carries 30 months on lees and benefits from at least one year from disgorgement before drinking.