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

Lantieri's 100 percent Chardonnay Satèn from Capriolo. Bottled at the soft 4.5 bar of pressure with acacia honey aromatics.

What it pairs with

  • Risotto allo zafferano Find risotto allo zafferano on TableJourney →
    Saffron risotto finds a foil in the wine's yellow apple and acacia honey; soft mousse handles the Carnaroli starch.
  • Pollo arrosto al limone
    Lemon roast chicken meets the wine's brioche and yellow peach; medium body holds up to the bird's roasted fat.
  • Capesante gratinate
    Gratinated scallops meet the wine's brioche aromatics; soft mousse pairs with the buttery shell.

History

Lantieri's Satèn, the soft-mousse statement of the Capriolo cellar.

  1. 1996 — First Lantieri Satèn release

Facts

Producer
Lantieri
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Satèn
Oak
Stainless steel; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle; bottled at 4.5 bar of pressure
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 22 to 35 at retail
Drinking window
0-6 from disgorgement
First vintage
1996
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Lantieri Satèn

What does Lantieri 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.

What is a Satèn?

A Franciacorta DOCG category made only from Chardonnay and 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 Lantieri Satèn?

Drink within 0 to 6 years of disgorgement. The silky mousse and stone fruit aromatics are at their best between 1 and 4 years from disgorgement.

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