Villa Crespia | Lombardy

Cesonato · Franciacorta Satèn Brut DOCG

The mild Satèn Franciacorta shows itself with discreet, persistent perlage. On the nose, ripe fruit, rose petals and citrus aromas. Dry and pleasant on the palate, with feminine features. Great as an aperitif or accompaniment to seafood. - Gerardo [TS12/23]

"A fresh perfumed dress of bright fruit and citrus has put on the Satèn from the Cesonato vineyard, tasty a delicate creature but certainly not a wimp." - Gambero Rosso

Novalia · Franciacorta Brut DOCG

This Franciacorta was named after one of the six districts of Villa Crespia, 'Novalia' is a classic representative of its guild: bright, lively straw-yellow color and fine persistent perlage in the glass. In the fragrance discreetly of rose petals and bread crust, on the palate refreshing, straightforward and harmonious. - Gerardo [TS12/23]

"The rest of the range is at the usual level, from the fruity, clear Saten Brut Cesonato to the coherent Brut Novalia with cookie nuances and the floral Brut Miolo, which makes lavender and aromatic herbs its program, to the nervous, structured Rosè Extra Brut Brolese." - Gambero Rosso
"The NV Franciacorta Novalia Brut displays crisp apples and apricots offset by accents of ginger and potpourri. The textures are soft, soothing the palate with ripe orchard fruits and sweet spices, as a mix of zesty acids and bubbles create a juicy expression. This finishes dry with salty minerals lingering long. It's a fully satisfying glass of Franciacorta." - Vinous (Antonio Galloni)

Brolese · Franciacorta Rosato Extra Brut DOCG

Noble Franciacorta Rosato made from equal parts Pinot Nero and Chardonnay: salmon colored rosè and light red reflections in the glass. The perlage is fine and persistent, the fresh bouquet recalls citrus, freshly baked bread and aromatic herbs. On the palate, the Pinot Nero provides elegance while the Chardonnay contributes good structure. - Gerardo [TS12/23]

"The NV Franciacorta Rosé Extra Brut Brolese mixes savory, sweet and richness with poise, as a display of white strawberries and wild herbs further evolves to show dusty roses and hints of toasty vanilla. There are depths of texture, as it gently soothes the palate with stimulating bubbles while delivering a creamy wave of ripe orchard fruits and gingery spice. This goes on and on with lasting minerality, making for a fresh and salty finish." - Vinous (Antonio Galloni)

Miolo · Franciacorta Brut DOCG

'Miolo' is a classic Franciacorta Brut based on selected Chardonnay grapes. Vinified according to the Blanc de Blanc method, it maintains its pleasant fruitiness and freshness. Typical bright color and restrained perlage. Citrus and tropical fruit aromas on the nose, with invigorating acidity and persistent freshness on the palate. - Gerardo [TS12/23]

"In the second row shine the Brut Miolo and Novalia, two Blanc de Blancs." - Gambero Rosso

Millè · Franciacorta Millesimato Brut DOCG 2015

'Millè' is a modern Franciacorta vinified according to the blanc de blancs method: the high-quality base wine is aged longer to increase its quality, the subsequent bottle fermentation further expands the complexity. Bright, appealing straw yellow color in the glass with extremely fine and persistent perlage. Fresh and clearly structured on the palate, with subtle floral notes. - Gerardo [TS12/16]

"Brioche, crushed herbs, pressed field flowers and orchard fruits aromas shape the nose. It's silky, savory and structured, offering ripe Golden Delicious apple, grapefruit, toasted hazelnut and a hint of coffee alongside fresh acidity and elegant perlage." - Wine Enthusiast