# Valsellera Brut (Francone)

> Sparkling, Spumante Metodo Classico VSQ by [Francone](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/francone.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/francone-spumante-metodo-classico-vsq-valsellera-brut).

- **Producer:** Francone
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Spumante Metodo Classico VSQ
- **Grape:** Chardonnay
- **Harvest:** Early September
- **Vinification:** Manual harvest. Soft pressing of whole grapes, clarification and low-temperature fermentation. In-bottle fermentation and 45 months on the yeast lees.
- **Serving temperature:** 6-8 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Chardonnay Metodo Classico from the house's long sparkling experience, 45 months on the lees. Drinking age 3 to 24 months after disgorging.

## Tasting notes

Fine, persistent perlage with bread crust aroma from the yeast.

## Food pairings

Aperitif, fish dishes, appetizers and delicate first courses.