In the glass
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
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Aged Bagoss cheese
Mountain cheese and brioche-rich Riserva are a Brescian match. -
Black truffle pasta
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Earthy truffle and almond-toasted Riserva share savoury depth. -
Lobster thermidor
Rich shellfish and brioche-rich Riserva lock together. -
Risotto alla milanese
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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
- 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.