Le Marchesine Secolo Novo Brut by Le Marchesine

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninlow

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 12 years from disgorgement.

disgorgement2 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow peach, candied citrus, brioche, fresh almond, honey

Palate: yellow apple, lemon curd, patisserie cream, saline minerality

Le Marchesine's prestige Millesimato Secolo Novo. Forty-eight months on lees and oak fermentation deliver patisserie cream and saline minerality.

What it pairs with

Risotto al tartufo bianco Find risotto al tartufo bianco on TableJourney →
Forty-eight months on lees give the wine the autolytic creaminess to carry white truffle's musky aromatics over Carnaroli rice.
Lobster cooked at low temperature
Patisserie cream and lemon curd pair with sweet shellfish meat; high acidity scrubs the butter.
Aged Parmigiano 36 months Find aged parmigiano 36 months on TableJourney →
Crystalline cheese salt mirrors the saline minerality; fresh almond echoes the rind.

History

Secolo Novo (New Century) is Le Marchesine's prestige Millesimato, launched in 2002 to mark the new millennium. The flagship of the cellar.

1985: Le Marchesine founded by Giovanni Biatta at Passirano
2002: First Secolo Novo Millesimato release

Facts

Producer: Le Marchesine · visiting guide
Grapes: Chardonnay (90%), Pinot Nero (10%)
Classification: DOCG Franciacorta Millesimato Brut
Oak: Vinified partly in oak; minimum 48 months on lees in bottle
ABV: 12.5%
Price: EUR 40 to 60 at retail
Drinking window: 2-12 from disgorgement
First vintage: 2002
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Le Marchesine Secolo Novo Brut

What does Le Marchesine Secolo Novo taste like?

Yellow peach, candied citrus, brioche, fresh almond and honey on the nose; yellow apple, lemon curd, patisserie cream and saline minerality on the palate. Full-bodied with high acidity and a long finish from 48 months on lees.

What does Secolo Novo mean?

Secolo Novo means New Century in Italian. The cuvée was launched in 2002 to mark the new millennium and anchors Le Marchesine's prestige Millesimato tier.

When should I drink Secolo Novo?

Drink between 2 and 12 years from disgorgement. The patisserie autolysis and saline minerality deepen between 5 and 9 years from disgorgement.

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