Location
Cazzago San Martino
Franciacorta DOCG, Lombardia, Italy
Farming
Sustainable (Integrated)
Integrated pest management — reduced chemical inputs, environmentally conscious viticulture.
Established
1972
Annual Production
500K bottles/year
About Monte Rossa
Founded in 1972 by Emanuele Rabotti in Bornato di Cazzago San Martino, Monte Rossa is a connoisseur’s choice — well-regarded among those who know Franciacorta, but still largely under the radar in the UK. The estate is now run by the second generation, Paolo and Paola Rabotti.
House Style
The iron-rich soils of Bornato give Monte Rossa a distinctive savoury mineral signature that sets it apart from the more citrus-driven producers to the north. These are wines with terroir character.
Key Wines
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Prima Cuvée Brut NV
The flagship; generous, rounded, mineral; excellent quality.
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P.R. Non Dosato
Zero dosage; savoury and precise; for the curious drinker.
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Cabochon Brut Riserva
The prestige cuvée; one of Franciacorta's reference wines; complex, age-worthy, and seriously good.
UK Price Range
£25–35 (NV), £55–85 (Cabochon)
Trade and specialist favourite; worth seeking out.
Official Website
www.monterossa.com/en/ ↗About Franciacorta DOCG
Franciacorta is Italy's premier sparkling wine appellation, located in Lombardy near Lake Iseo. Wines are made by the traditional method — the same process used in Champagne — with minimum ageing requirements that often exceed Champagne's own. Learn more →