Majolini Franciacorta Aligi Sassu by Majolini

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninlow

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 15 years from disgorgement.

disgorgement3 yrs15 yrs17 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 apple, toasted brioche, almond, saline

Palate: citrus, fine persistent bubble, creamy lees, long mineral close

Long-lees art-label Riserva Franciacorta from Majolini. Cuvée bottled with an Aligi Sassu artwork label, the Sardinian-Brescian painter who decorated the Majolini chapel.

What it pairs with

Aged Bagoss cheese
Mountain cheese and brioche-rich Riserva are a Brescian match.
Black truffle pasta Find black truffle pasta on TableJourney →
Earthy truffle and almond-toasted Riserva share savoury depth.
Lobster thermidor
Rich shellfish and brioche-rich Riserva lock together.
Risotto alla milanese Find risotto alla milanese on TableJourney →
Saffron rice and long-lees Riserva share golden depth.

History

Long-lees art-label Riserva Franciacorta from Majolini. Bottled with a label by Sardinian-Brescian painter Aligi Sassu, who decorated the family chapel.

2008: First Majolini Aligi Sassu cuvée release

Facts

Producer: Majolini · visiting guide
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
Classification: DOCG Franciacorta
Oak: Traditional method, minimum 60 months on lees
ABV: 12.5%
Price: EUR 40 to 60 at retail
Drinking window: 3-15 from disgorgement
First vintage: 2008
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Majolini Franciacorta Aligi Sassu

What does Majolini Aligi Sassu taste like?

Yellow apple, toasted brioche, almond and saline on the nose; citrus, fine persistent bubble, creamy lees and a long mineral close on the palate. Full-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Majolini Aligi Sassu?

Drink 3 to 15 years from disgorgement. Long-lees Riserva rewards cellar age.

Is Majolini Aligi Sassu vegan?

Yes. Majolini uses vegan fining.

What food pairs with Majolini Aligi Sassu?

Aged Bagoss cheese is the canonical pairing. Black truffle pasta, lobster thermidor, and risotto alla milanese are equally strong.

Why is it called Aligi Sassu?

Named for the Sardinian-Brescian painter Aligi Sassu, who decorated the Majolini family chapel; the cuvée wears one of his artworks as a label.

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