In the glass
Aroma: green apple, fresh bread, lemon, white flower
Palate: citrus, fine bubble, saline lift, fresh close
Brut Franciacorta from family Vezzoli at Erbusco. Chardonnay-led Pinot Nero traditional-method sparkling.
What it pairs with
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Fresh oysters
Saline shellfish and bone-dry Franciacorta are a classic match. -
Lake Iseo lake sardines
Saline lake fish and the wine's saline-mineral lift lock together. -
Lardo di Colonnata crostini
Salty cured fat and bright Franciacorta cut through richness. -
Aperitivo bites
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Brut Franciacorta keeps an aperitivo hour fresh and clean.
History
Brut Franciacorta from family Vezzoli at Erbusco. Cellar founded in 1986; began bottling Franciacorta in 1994 across 5 estate hectares.
- 1986 — Vezzoli di Vezzoli Giuseppe cellar founded at Erbusco
- 1994 — First Vezzoli Franciacorta release
Facts
- Producer
- Vezzoli di Vezzoli Giuseppe
- 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
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Vezzoli Franciacorta Brut
What does Vezzoli 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 Vezzoli Brut?
Drink 1 to 6 years from disgorgement. Best as a fresh aperitif.
Is Vezzoli Brut vegan?
Yes. Vezzoli uses vegan fining.
What food pairs with Vezzoli Brut?
Fresh oysters is the canonical pairing. Lake Iseo lake sardines, lardo di Colonnata crostini, and aperitivo bites are equally strong.
What grapes are in Vezzoli Brut?
Chardonnay-led blend with Pinot Nero from 5 estate hectares at Erbusco.