Monte Rossa Salvadek Franciacorta Extra Brut 2016

Herbert Muller — Picked this up in Italy

8/10

Found Monte Rossa when we were driving through Franciacorta last summer and brought a couple bottles home. The Extra Brut style is really dry and crisp without being harsh — the acidity holds everything together nicely. Had it with pizza on the terrace and it was perfect.

Hannah Brooks — Not bad but expected more

6/10

Saw this recommended somewhere online and ordered a bottle. It's fine — well made, clean finish, decent complexity. But for nearly sixty quid I wanted to be wowed and I wasn't quite there. I've had champagnes at this price that excited me more. Might work better with food than on its own.

Sophie Brennan — Dinner party hero

9/10

Opened this at a dinner party and even my mate who only drinks beer was impressed. There's a real richness to it, almost a weight you don't normally get with sparkling. The finish just lingers in the best way. Will definitely be buying again for special occasions.