Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
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 acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: green apple, white peach, lemon zest, fresh almond, white flowers

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

Ricci Curbastro's organic Brut from the Capriolo cellar, which the family has farmed since 1885. Chardonnay-led with 30 months on lees, creamy mousse and a 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; in-region pairing.
  • Pesce persico fritto
    Lake Iseo perch fillets find their match in the wine's lemon pith and saline finish.
  • Burrata with anchovy Find burrata with anchovy on TableJourney →
    Almond aromatics mirror the burrata's lactic core; saline minerality carries the anchovy brine.

History

The Ricci Curbastro family has farmed Capriolo since 1885 and bottled wine since the cellar's earliest DOC Franciacorta years. Now certified organic with a focus on heritage viticulture.

  1. 1885: Ricci Curbastro family begins viticulture at Capriolo

Facts

Producer
Ricci Curbastro · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (75%), Pinot Bianco (15%), Pinot Nero (10%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Brut
Oak
Stainless steel; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 18 to 28 at retail
Drinking window
0-5 from disgorgement
First vintage
1985
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Ricci Curbastro Brut

What does Ricci Curbastro Brut taste like?

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

Is Ricci Curbastro organic?

Yes. The cellar holds organic certification across the estate. The family has farmed Capriolo since 1885 and pursues heritage viticulture alongside its organic programme.

When should I drink Ricci Curbastro Brut?

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

Tags

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