In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: wild strawberry, raspberry, rose petal, fresh almond, white flowers

Palate: red apple, redcurrant, creamy mousse, delicate citrus

Le Marchesine's Pinot Nero-led Rosé Millesimato Artio. Wild strawberry and rose petal aromatics over a creamy mousse with 30 months on lees.

What it pairs with

  • Tartare di salmone Find tartare di salmone on TableJourney →
    Raw salmon tartare finds a foil in the wine's wild strawberry and rose petal; high acidity scrubs the marinade.
  • Tortelli di zucca
    Pumpkin tortelli's sweet umami pairs with the wine's red apple and redcurrant; creamy mousse handles the burnt butter.
  • Pollo al curry leggero
    Mild curry chicken finds a foil in the wine's red fruit and brut crispness; creamy mousse handles the spice.

History

Artio is Le Marchesine's Rosé Millesimato. Pinot Nero-led with the cellar's signature creamy mousse.

  1. 2000 — First Artio Rosé release

Facts

Producer
Le Marchesine
Grapes
Pinot Nero (60%), Chardonnay (40%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Rosé Brut Millesimato
Oak
Stainless steel; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 25 to 38 at retail
Drinking window
0-7 from disgorgement
First vintage
2000
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Le Marchesine Artio Rosé

What does Le Marchesine Artio Rosé taste like?

Wild strawberry, raspberry, rose petal, fresh almond and white flowers on the nose; red apple, redcurrant, creamy mousse and delicate citrus on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.

What does Artio mean?

Artio is the Celtic-Gaulish goddess of the bear, a symbolic name the cellar has used to anchor the Rosé Millesimato tier of the range.

When should I drink Artio?

Drink within 0 to 7 years of disgorgement. Younger releases lead with bright wild strawberry; older releases trade fruit lift for almond depth.

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