In the glass
Aroma: green apple, white peach, white flowers, fresh almond, brioche
Palate: yellow apple, lemon zest, creamy mousse, saline minerality
Villa Franciacorta's single-vintage Brut Cuvette from the Monticelli Brusati cellar. Chardonnay-led with 30 months on lees and a creamy mousse.
What it pairs with
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Casoncelli alla bresciana
Beef-and-breadcrumb stuffed pasta from Brescia finds a foil in the wine's creamy mousse; in-region pairing. -
Pesce persico al burro
Lake Iseo perch in butter finds a foil in the wine's lemon zest and saline finish. -
Burrata with anchovy
Find burrata with anchovy on TableJourney →
Almond aromatics mirror the burrata's lactic core; saline minerality carries the anchovy brine.
History
Villa Franciacorta was founded in 1960 by Roberto Bianchi at Villa di Monticelli Brusati. Cuvette is the cellar's volume Brut and the signature Millesimato.
- 1960 — Villa Franciacorta founded at Monticelli Brusati
- 1980 — First Cuvette Brut release
Facts
- Producer
- Villa Franciacorta
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (85%), Pinot Nero (10%), Pinot Bianco (5%)
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta Millesimato Brut
- Oak
- Stainless steel; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 24 to 36 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-7 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 1980
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Villa Franciacorta Cuvette Brut
What does Villa Franciacorta Cuvette taste like?
Green apple, white peach, white flowers, fresh almond and brioche on the nose; yellow apple, lemon zest, creamy mousse and saline minerality on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
Is Cuvette a Millesimato?
Yes, every Cuvette release is single-vintage (Millesimato). The wine spends 30 months on lees in the bottle.
When should I drink Cuvette?
Drink within 0 to 7 years of disgorgement. The wine carries a creamy mousse and saline finish; younger releases are at their freshest.