In the glass
Aroma: green apple, fresh bread, lemon, white flower
Palate: citrus, fine bubble, saline lift, fresh close
Brut Franciacorta from family Turra at Cologne. Chardonnay-led traditional-method sparkling from the western Monte Orfano slopes.
What it pairs with
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Lake Iseo lake sardines
Saline lake fish and the wine's saline-mineral lift lock together. -
Risotto with Bagoss cheese
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Creamy Brescian rice and fine-bubble Brut share lift. -
Fresh oysters
Saline shellfish and bone-dry Franciacorta are a classic match. -
Aperitivo bites
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Brut Franciacorta keeps an aperitivo hour fresh and clean.
History
Brut Franciacorta from family Turra. Founded in 1994 on the western Monte Orfano slopes at Cologne across 12 organic-farmed hectares.
- 1994 — Turra Franciacorta founded at Cologne
Facts
- Producer
- Turra Franciacorta
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta
- Oak
- Traditional method, minimum 24 months on lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 16 to 24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-6 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 1994
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Turra Franciacorta Brut
What does Turra Brut taste like?
Green apple, fresh bread, lemon and white flower on the nose; citrus, fine bubble, saline lift and a fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Turra Brut?
Drink 1 to 6 years from disgorgement. Best as a fresh aperitif.
Is Turra Brut vegan?
Yes. Turra uses vegan fining on its organic Franciacorta.
What food pairs with Turra Brut?
Lake Iseo lake sardines is the canonical pairing. Risotto with Bagoss cheese, fresh oysters, and aperitivo bites are equally strong.
What grapes are in Turra Brut?
Chardonnay-led blend with Pinot Nero from 12 organic estate hectares on the western Monte Orfano slopes.