In the glass
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
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Risotto allo zafferano
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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.
- 2010 — First '61 Satèn release
Facts
- Producer
- Guido Berlucchi & C.
- 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.