San Cristoforo Franciacorta Rosé by San Cristoforo

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 6 years from disgorgement.

disgorgement1 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 acidityDryMedium finish

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

Casoncelli alla bresciana Find casoncelli alla bresciana on TableJourney →
Brescian meat-stuffed pasta and Pinot Nero rosé are a local pairing.
Cured Brescian salame Find cured brescian salame on TableJourney →
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 · visiting guide
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.

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