In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, white peach, acacia honey, fresh almond, brioche
Palate: ripe pear, yellow apple, soft creamy mousse, lemon zest
100 percent Chardonnay organic Satèn from Barone Pizzini, bottled at the softer 4.5 bar of pressure. Yellow apple and acacia honey aromatics over a silky mousse.
What it pairs with
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Risotto alla Milanese
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Saffron risotto finds a foil in the wine's yellow apple and acacia honey; soft mousse handles the Carnaroli starch. -
Capesante al burro
Pan-seared scallops in butter meet the wine's brioche and lemon zest; soft mousse pairs with the buttery shell. -
Quaglia al forno
Roasted quail's nutty fat finds a peer in the wine's fresh almond and acacia honey.
History
Satèn extension of the organic Barone Pizzini range, launched a year after Animante. 100 percent Chardonnay vinified partly in oak.
- 2001 — First Barone Pizzini Satèn release
Facts
- Producer
- Barone Pizzini
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta Satèn
- Oak
- Vinified partly in second-passage oak tonneaux; minimum 30 months on lees; bottled at 4.5 bar of pressure
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 28 to 40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-7 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2001
- Organic
- ICEA
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Barone Pizzini Satèn
What does Barone Pizzini 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.
Is the Satèn organic?
Yes. Barone Pizzini has been certified organic since 1997. The Satèn is 100 percent organic Chardonnay vinified partly in second-passage oak tonneaux.
When should I drink the Satèn?
Drink from release to 7 years from disgorgement. The silky mousse and stone fruit aromatics are at their best in the first 5 years from disgorgement.