Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 6 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs6 yrs8 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: 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

  • 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 Find salmone gravlax on TableJourney →
    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.

  1. 2010: First Flamingo Rosé release

Facts

Producer
Monte Rossa · visiting guide
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.

Tags

chardonnay dry high acid medium body medium term mood elegant mood festive mood romantic occasion aperitivo occasion celebration occasion dinner party occasion summer old world pairs with aperitif pairs with charcuterie pairs with oily fish pairs with pasta cream pairs with poultry pinot nero price trade up vegan

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