# Valsellera Rosè 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-rose-brut).

- **Producer:** Francone
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Spumante Metodo Classico VSQ
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Harvest:** End of August
- **Vinification:** Manual harvest. Brief skin maceration and fermentation at 16 °C, "Rosé de Saignée"; 20% of the wine matures in oak. Second fermentation the spring after harvest, about 24 months on the lees.
- **Serving temperature:** 7-9 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Metodo Classico rosé of Nebbiolo made by saignée, a rosé bubble in the land of great reds. Drinking age 3 to 30 months from disgorging.

## Tasting notes

A sparkling wine with strong character.

## Food pairings

Tasty appetizers, smoked fish, cured meats, grilled meat.