Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 5 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs5 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: green apple, white peach, white flowers, fresh almond, brioche

Palate: green apple, lemon zest, creamy mousse, saline minerality

Il Mosnel's base Brut, organic since 2008, from the Barboglio family cellar at Camignone (founded 1836). Chardonnay-led with a creamy mousse and saline finish.

What it pairs with

  • Casoncelli alla bresciana
    Beef-and-breadcrumb stuffed pasta from Brescia finds a foil in the wine's creamy mousse; an in-region pairing.
  • Pesce persico fritto
    Lake Iseo perch fillets find their match in the wine's lemon zest and saline finish.
  • Prosciutto di Parma with melon Find prosciutto di parma with melon on TableJourney →
    Cured ham and melon meet the wine's white peach and creamy mousse; an aperitivo classic.

History

The Barboglio family has farmed the Mosnel hill since 1836. The cellar entered Franciacorta DOC in the 1970s and became certified organic in 2008. The base Brut is the volume flagship.

  1. 1836: Barboglio family at Camignone
  2. 2008: Il Mosnel certified organic

Facts

Producer
Il Mosnel · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (75%), Pinot Nero (20%), Pinot Bianco (5%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Brut
Oak
Vinified partly in stainless steel and partly in second-passage tonneaux; minimum 24 months on lees in bottle
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 22 to 32 at retail
Drinking window
0-5 from disgorgement
First vintage
1980
Organic
ICEA
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Mosnel Brut

What does Il Mosnel Brut taste like?

Green apple, white peach, white flowers, fresh almond and brioche on the nose; green apple, lemon zest, creamy mousse and saline minerality on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.

Is Mosnel organic?

Yes. The Barboglio family-run cellar has been certified organic since 2008. Mosnel sits at Camignone and has been in the family since 1836.

When should I drink Il Mosnel Brut?

Drink within 0 to 5 years of disgorgement. The wine carries a creamy mousse and almond aromatics that fade past five years; younger releases are at their freshest.

Tags

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