Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 6 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow apple, white peach, acacia honey, fresh almond, brioche

Palate: ripe pear, yellow apple, soft creamy mousse, lemon zest

Antica Fratta's 100 percent Chardonnay Essence Satèn from the Monticelli Brusati cellar. Bottled at the softer 4.5 bar with acacia honey aromatics.

What it pairs with

  • Risotto allo zafferano Find risotto allo zafferano on TableJourney →
    Saffron risotto finds a foil in the wine's yellow apple and acacia honey; soft mousse handles the Carnaroli starch.
  • Pollo arrosto al limone
    Lemon roast chicken meets the wine's brioche and yellow peach; medium body holds up to the bird's roasted fat.
  • Lemon meringue tart
    Fresh almond and acacia honey mirror the dessert; brut dosage keeps the pairing from cloying.

History

Antica Fratta's Satèn extension of the Essence line, 100 percent Chardonnay bottled at the soft 4.5 bar of pressure.

  1. 1995: First Essence Satèn release

Facts

Producer
Antica Fratta · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Satèn
Oak
Stainless steel; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle; bottled at 4.5 bar of pressure
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 24 to 38 at retail
Drinking window
0-6 from disgorgement
First vintage
1995
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Antica Fratta Essence Satèn

What does Antica Fratta Essence Satèn taste like?

Yellow apple, white peach, acacia honey, fresh almond and brioche on the nose; ripe pear, yellow apple, soft creamy mousse and lemon zest on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long finish.

What is the Antica Fratta Satèn?

Essence Satèn is Antica Fratta's 100 percent Chardonnay bottled at the soft 4.5 bar of pressure of the DOCG Satèn category. The line sits in the cellar's volume tier alongside the Brut and Rosé.

When should I drink Essence Satèn?

Drink within 0 to 6 years of disgorgement. The silky mousse and stone fruit aromatics are at their best between 1 and 4 years from disgorgement.

Tags

chardonnay dry medium acid medium body medium term mood elegant mood refreshing occasion celebration occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with fruit desserts pairs with pasta cream pairs with poultry pairs with shellfish pairs with soft cheese price trade up vegan

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