Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 5 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs5 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 acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: yellow apple, white peach, white flowers, fresh almond, brioche

Palate: ripe pear, yellow apple, soft creamy mousse, delicate citrus

Chardonnay-only Satèn from Berlucchi's '61 line. Bottled at the softer 4.5 bar with yellow apple and white peach aromatics over 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 white peach; soft mousse handles the Carnaroli starch.
  • Capesante gratinate
    Gratinated scallops with breadcrumb find a foil in the wine's brioche aromatics; soft mousse pairs with the buttery shell.
  • Lemon meringue tart
    Fresh almond and white flowers pair with the meringue; brut dosage keeps the dessert pairing from cloying.

History

Satèn extension of the '61 line, launched in 2010. Chardonnay-only and bottled at the softer 4.5 bar of pressure per the DOCG Satèn category.

  1. 2010: First '61 Satèn release

Facts

Producer
Guido Berlucchi & C. · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Satèn
Oak
Stainless steel only; minimum 24 months on lees in bottle; bottled at 4.5 bar of pressure
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 22 to 32 at retail
Drinking window
0-5 from disgorgement
First vintage
2010
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Berlucchi '61 Satèn

What does Berlucchi '61 Satèn taste like?

Yellow apple, white peach, white flowers, fresh almond and brioche on the nose; ripe pear, yellow apple, soft creamy mousse and delicate citrus on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a medium finish.

What makes Satèn different from Brut?

Satèn is a Franciacorta DOCG category made from Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco only 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 '61 Satèn?

Drink within 0 to 5 years of disgorgement. The soft mousse and stone fruit aromatics are at their best in the first three years from disgorgement.

Tags

chardonnay drink young dry medium acid medium body mood elegant mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion celebration occasion dinner party old world pairs with aperitif pairs with fruit desserts pairs with pasta cream pairs with poultry pairs with shellfish price trade up value pick vegan

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