Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 0 to 10 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs10 yrs12 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 peach, acacia honey, vanilla pod, fresh almond, brioche

Palate: ripe pear, patisserie cream, soft mousse, yellow apple

Bellavista's single-vintage Satèn, 100 percent Chardonnay, bottled at the softer 4.5 bar of pressure with 48 months on lees. Yellow peach, acacia honey and a silky mousse.

What it pairs with

  • Risotto allo zafferano Find risotto allo zafferano on TableJourney →
    Saffron's lacquered finish meets the wine's yellow apple and patisserie cream; the soft mousse handles the Carnaroli starch.
  • Quaglia ripiena al forno
    Roasted quail's nutty fat finds a foil in the wine's vanilla and brioche; the soft mousse cushions the bird.
  • Tarte au citron
    Lemon dessert with shortcrust pairs with the wine's acacia honey and fresh almond; brut dosage keeps it from cloying.

History

One of the wines that helped define the Satèn category before its 1995 codification. Bellavista's Satèn sits in the Vintage tier of the cellar, single-vintage with 48 months on lees.

  1. 1984: First Bellavista Satèn vintage
  2. 1995: Satèn category codified in the Franciacorta DOCG disciplinare

Facts

Producer
Bellavista · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Satèn
Oak
Vinified partly in small oak barrels; minimum 48 months on lees in bottle; bottled at 4.5 bar of pressure
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 55 to 75 at retail
Drinking window
0-10 from disgorgement
First vintage
1984
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Bellavista Vintage Satèn

What does Bellavista Vintage Satèn taste like?

Yellow peach, acacia honey, vanilla pod, fresh almond and brioche on the nose; ripe pear, patisserie cream, soft mousse and yellow apple on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long finish.

What is a Satèn?

A Franciacorta DOCG category made only from Chardonnay (with optional Pinot Bianco) and bottled at the softer 4.5 bar of pressure, producing a silkier mousse than the 5 to 6 bar of a standard Brut.

When should I drink Bellavista Vintage Satèn?

Drink from release to 10 years from disgorgement. The silky mousse and patisserie aromatics are at their best between 2 and 7 years from disgorgement.

Tags

chardonnay dry medium acid medium body medium term mood contemplative mood elegant 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 premium vegan

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