Brut is a sparkling produced by CVG in Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy. Made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Sparkling
Appellation: Franciacorta
Region: Lombardy
Country: Italy
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, low tannin, high acidity, dry
This is a classic Franciacorta Brut, Italy's answer to Champagne, made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc using traditional bottle fermentation. Expect crisp green apple and citrus notes layered with bready, yeasty depth from time on the lees, all balanced by lively acidity and fine bubbles. A versatile, food-friendly sparkling wine that suits aperitivo hour as much as a seafood dinner.
Serving: Serve at 6–8 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Lombardy, Italy
Lombardy is a large, wealthy region in northern Italy centred on Milan, stretching from the Alps to the Po plain.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a white grape from Burgundy that has spread to nearly every wine-growing region on earth, prized for its versatility and its ability to reflect both terroir and the winemaker's hand.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a red grape from Burgundy, one of the oldest and most revered varieties in the world, famous for being thin-skinned, fussy to grow and capable of extraordinary elegance.
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Blanc is a white grape most associated with Alsace in France, a colour mutation within the Pinot family and known in German-speaking regions as Weißburgunder or Weisser Burgunder.
More wines
More sparkling wines from Lombardy
- '61 Franciacorta — Berlucchi, Franciacorta
- Cuvée Prestige — Ca' del Bosco, Franciacorta
- Franciacorta Anna-Maria Clementi Riserva — Ca' del Bosco, Franciacorta
- Franciacorta Brut — Bellavista, Franciacorta
Frequently asked questions
Where is Brut from?
Brut is produced by CVG in Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy.
What grapes are in Brut?
Brut is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc.