In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, white peach, acacia honey, fresh almond, brioche
Palate: ripe pear, yellow apple, soft creamy mousse, lemon zest
Le Marchesine's Satèn, Brigantia. 100 percent Chardonnay bottled at the softer 4.5 bar of pressure with acacia honey aromatics.
What it pairs with
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Risotto allo zafferano
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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
Brigantia is the Satèn of Le Marchesine, founded in 1985 at Passirano by Giovanni Biatta. 100 percent Chardonnay millesimato.
- 1998 — First Brigantia Satèn release
Facts
- Producer
- Le Marchesine
- 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 24 to 35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-6 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 1998
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Le Marchesine Brigantia Satèn
What does Le Marchesine Brigantia 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 Brigantia?
Brigantia is the millesimato Satèn of Le Marchesine, 100 percent Chardonnay bottled at the soft 4.5 bar of pressure of the DOCG Satèn category.
When should I drink Brigantia?
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.