In the glass
Aroma: red berry, rose petal, fresh bread, citrus
Palate: red fruit, fine bubble, saline lift, fresh close
Pinot Nero-led Rosé Franciacorta from organic San Cristoforo at Villa Pedergnano.
What it pairs with
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Casoncelli alla bresciana
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Brescian meat-stuffed pasta and Pinot Nero rosé are a local pairing. -
Cured Brescian salame
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Salt-cured pork and red-berried rosé lock together. -
Lake Iseo trout in cartoccio
Lake fish and rosé share fine-grained richness. -
Fresh strawberries with cream
Red-berried rosé and strawberry share fruit vocabulary.
History
Pinot Nero-led Rosé Franciacorta from organic San Cristoforo at Villa Pedergnano.
- 2000 — First San Cristoforo Rosé release
Facts
- Producer
- San Cristoforo
- Grapes
- Pinot Nero, Chardonnay
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta
- Oak
- Traditional method, minimum 24 months on lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 24 to 34 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-6 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2000
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about San Cristoforo Franciacorta Rosé
What does San Cristoforo Rosé taste like?
Red berry, rose petal, fresh bread and citrus on the nose; red fruit, fine bubble, saline lift and a fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink San Cristoforo Rosé?
Drink 1 to 6 years from disgorgement. Best as a summer aperitif or with cured Brescian salame.
Is San Cristoforo Rosé vegan?
Yes. San Cristoforo uses vegan fining on its organic Franciacorta.
What food pairs with San Cristoforo Rosé?
Casoncelli alla bresciana is the canonical pairing. Cured Brescian salame, lake Iseo trout in cartoccio, and fresh strawberries with cream are equally strong.
What grapes are in San Cristoforo Rosé?
Pinot Nero-led blend with Chardonnay from organic estate vineyards at Villa Pedergnano.