In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, fresh bread, lemon, white flower
Palate: citrus, fine bubble, creamy lees, long fresh close
Single-vineyard Brut Millesimato Franciacorta from Tenuta Villa Crespia. The Cesonato plot at Adro in the Muratori group's Villa Crespia line.
What it pairs with
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Risotto with Bagoss cheese
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Creamy Brescian rice and fine-bubble Brut share lift. -
Lake Iseo lake sardines
Saline lake fish and the wine's saline-mineral lift lock together. -
Fresh oysters
Saline shellfish and bone-dry Franciacorta are a classic match. -
Lobster thermidor
Rich shellfish and long-lees Brut share buttery depth.
History
Single-vineyard Brut Millesimato Franciacorta from Tenuta Villa Crespia. The Cesonato plot at Adro.
- 2008 — First Villa Crespia Cesonato release
Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta Villa Crespia
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta
- Oak
- Traditional method, minimum 30 months on lees, single-vineyard cuvée
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 26 to 38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-10 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2008
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Villa Crespia Cesonato Brut
What does Villa Crespia Cesonato taste like?
Yellow apple, fresh bread, lemon and white flower on the nose; citrus, fine bubble, creamy lees and a long fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Villa Crespia Cesonato?
Drink 2 to 10 years from disgorgement. Single-vineyard Millesimato rewards short cellar age.
Is Villa Crespia Cesonato vegan?
Yes. The cellar uses vegan fining.
What food pairs with Villa Crespia Cesonato?
Risotto with Bagoss cheese is the canonical pairing. Lake Iseo lake sardines, fresh oysters, and lobster thermidor are equally strong.
Where is Villa Crespia Cesonato made?
The Cesonato single-vineyard plot in the Muratori-group Villa Crespia line at Adro.