ROSÉ BRUT RISERVA 2008 This Franciacorta “Reserve” has rested on yeasts for more than 60 months’ refinement. Cabochon Rosé is only produced when the harvests are particularly favourable: previous years have been 2005, 2001, 1995 and 1992. ORGANOLEPTIC FEATURES “Elegant and transparent pink in colour. To the nose it is amply and richly complex, with hints of fruity aromas varying towards more mature notes of forest fruits and a delicate spicy component. To the tongue, despite its fresh acidity, it reveals powerful, well-structured and long-lasting features. THE VINEYARD PRODUCTION AREA OF PRODUCTION: AVERAGE GRAPE YIELD: Area of production: Franciacorta Max.: 1.6 kg. per plant. DOCG, Morainic hills in the districts SELECTION OF GRAPES: of Bornato, Brescia, Cellatica, Erbusco, In the vineyard, hand-picked in trays. Monterotondom, Provaglio, Provezze, Cologne, Passirano, Adro. VINIFICATION: Soft pressing with selection of the best CRU: grapes for no more than 35% of the Pratone, Barek, Brolo, Palo, Nespoli. harvest. Each cru is vinified in purity. STRUCTURE OF TERRAIN: FERMENTATION: Glacial morainic. In 250-litre oak barrels between GRAPES USED: September and February. Chardonnay 59% and Pinot Nero 41%. REFINING IN BOTTLE: CUVÉE More than 60 months. 100% wines obtained from cru. PRODUCTION IN YEAR 2008: CULTIVATION: 3,000 0.75 l. bottles. Spurred cordon at 70 cm from ground, Guyot. SPACING OF VINES: 2m x 1m PLANTING DENSITY: 5,000 plants/hectare. SOCIETÀ AGRICOLA MONTE ROSSA SRL AVERAGE AGE OF VINES: Via Monte Rossa, 1 rosso - 25040 16 years. Bornato di Cazzago S. Martino (BS) T. +39 030 725066/7254614 F +39 030 7750061 [email protected] - www.monterossa.com ROSÉ BRUT RISERVA 2008 Cabochon Rosé Brut Riserva 2008 will be available in boxes containing 1 bottle, in packs of 3..