In the glass
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
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Risotto allo zafferano
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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.
- 1995 — First Essence Satèn release
Facts
- Producer
- Antica Fratta
- 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.