Monte Rossa
Monte Rossa produces sparkling wines in Franciacorta, Lombardia's prestigious region for méthode classique bottlings. The winery's flagship Cabochon Brut, a blend of Pinot Nero and Chardonnay, represents the house style: precise, mineral-driven fizz built on the region's limestone-rich terroir. The Cabochon Brut Rosé, crafted from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, offers a drier, more structured expression of the same fruit. A reserve cuvée, Franciacorta Cabochon Brut Fuoriserie, extends the range with additional complexity from extended aging. These wines have been assessed by Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, and Wine Spectator, reflecting their standing within the competitive Franciacorta category. The house focuses on the traditional blend of Chardonnay's acidity and Pinot Nero's body—the backbone of northern Italian sparkling wine.
Critics
Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator