Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 6 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement1 yrs6 yrs8 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 acidityDryMedium finish

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

  • 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 Find aperitivo bites on TableJourney →
    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.

  1. 1986: Vezzoli di Vezzoli Giuseppe cellar founded at Erbusco
  2. 1994: First Vezzoli Franciacorta release

Facts

Producer
Vezzoli di Vezzoli Giuseppe · visiting guide
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.

Tags

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