Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 10 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement2 yrs10 yrs12 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 acidityDryLong finish

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

  • Risotto with Bagoss cheese Find risotto with bagoss cheese on TableJourney →
    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.

  1. 2008: First Villa Crespia Cesonato release

Facts

Producer
Tenuta Villa Crespia · visiting guide
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.

Tags

chardonnay dry high acid medium body medium term mood elegant mood refreshing occasion celebration occasion dinner party occasion special old world organic pairs with aperitif pairs with oysters pairs with risotto pairs with shellfish pinot nero price trade up single vineyard sparkling traditional vegan

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