Villa Crespia Brolese Riserva by Tenuta Villa Crespia

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninlow

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 15 years from disgorgement.

disgorgement3 yrs15 yrs17 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

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow apple, toasted brioche, almond, saline

Palate: citrus, fine persistent bubble, creamy lees, long mineral close

Long-lees Riserva Franciacorta from Tenuta Villa Crespia. The Brolese Riserva cuvée in the Muratori group's Villa Crespia line at Adro.

What it pairs with

Aged Bagoss cheese
Mountain cheese and brioche-rich Riserva are a Brescian match.
Lobster thermidor
Rich shellfish and brioche-rich Riserva lock together.
Black truffle pasta Find black truffle pasta on TableJourney →
Earthy truffle and almond-toasted Riserva share savoury depth.
Risotto alla milanese Find risotto alla milanese on TableJourney →
Saffron rice and long-lees Riserva share golden depth.

History

Long-lees Riserva Franciacorta from Tenuta Villa Crespia. The Brolese cuvée at Adro.

2010: First Villa Crespia Brolese Riserva release

Facts

Producer: Tenuta Villa Crespia · visiting guide
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
Classification: DOCG Franciacorta
Oak: Traditional method, minimum 60 months on lees
ABV: 12.5%
Price: EUR 40 to 60 at retail
Drinking window: 3-15 from disgorgement
First vintage: 2010
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Villa Crespia Brolese Riserva

What does Villa Crespia Brolese taste like?

Yellow apple, toasted brioche, almond and saline on the nose; citrus, fine persistent bubble, creamy lees and a long mineral close on the palate. Full-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Villa Crespia Brolese?

Drink 3 to 15 years from disgorgement. Long-lees Riserva rewards cellar age.

Is Villa Crespia Brolese vegan?

Yes. The cellar uses vegan fining.

What food pairs with Villa Crespia Brolese?

Aged Bagoss cheese is the canonical pairing. Lobster thermidor, black truffle pasta, and risotto alla milanese are equally strong.

How long is Villa Crespia Brolese aged?

Minimum 60 months on the lees per the Franciacorta Riserva disciplinare.

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