Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 0 to 7 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs7 yrs9 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

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

  • Risotto alla Milanese Find risotto alla milanese on TableJourney →
    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.

  1. 2001: First Barone Pizzini Satèn release

Facts

Producer
Barone Pizzini · visiting guide
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.

Tags

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

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