Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 7 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs7 yrs9 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: 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

  • 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.

  1. 1960: Villa Franciacorta founded at Monticelli Brusati
  2. 1980: First Cuvette Brut release

Facts

Producer
Villa Franciacorta · visiting guide
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.

Tags

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