In the glass
Aroma: yellow peach, acacia honey, vanilla pod, fresh almond, brioche
Palate: ripe pear, patisserie cream, soft mousse, yellow apple
100 percent Chardonnay Satèn from a single vintage, bottled at the softer 4.5 bar of pressure. Yellow peach and acacia honey aromatics carried by a silky mousse and patisserie cream palate.
What it pairs with
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Risotto allo zafferano
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Yellow apple and patisserie cream pair with the saffron's lacquered finish; silky mousse handles the Carnaroli's starch. -
Roast guinea fowl with porcini
Vanilla pod and brioche pair with the bird's nutty fat; soft mousse cushions the mushroom umami. -
Lemon tart with almond crust
Acacia honey and fresh almond aromatics mirror the tart's components; the soft mousse keeps the pairing buoyant.
History
Ca' del Bosco's flagship Satèn since the early 1980s and one of the wines that defined the Satèn category before its 1995 codification in the DOCG disciplinare. Single-vintage Chardonnay with extended lees ageing.
- 1981 — First Satèn-style vintage
- 1995 — Satèn category codified in the Franciacorta DOCG disciplinare
Facts
- Producer
- Ca' del Bosco
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta Satèn
- Oak
- Vinification with a portion in small oak barrels; minimum 48 months on lees; bottled at 4.5 bar
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 55 to 75 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-10 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 1981
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Ca' del Bosco Vintage Collection Satèn
What does Ca' del Bosco Vintage Collection 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 from 48 months on lees.
What makes a Satèn different from a Brut?
Satèn is bottled at 4.5 bar of pressure instead of the 5 to 6 bar of a standard Brut, producing a softer, silkier mousse. By DOCG rules Satèn is made only from Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco.
When should I drink Ca' del Bosco 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.