In the glass
Aroma: white peach, fresh bread, lemon, white flower
Palate: citrus, fine bubble, creamy lees, long fresh close
Satèn Franciacorta from organic Mirabella. Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco traditional-method sparkling at the softer 4.5 bar Satèn pressure, leaning on one of the appellation's larger Pinot Bianco plantings.
What it pairs with
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Risotto with Bagoss cheese
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Creamy Brescian rice and softer-bubble Satèn lock together. -
Veal vitello tonnato
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Cold veal in tuna sauce and creamy Satèn share fine texture. -
Lake Iseo trout in cartoccio
Lake fish and creamy-lees Satèn lock together. -
Lobster thermidor
Rich shellfish and creamy Satèn share buttery depth.
History
Satèn Franciacorta from organic Mirabella. Mirabella holds one of the appellation's larger Pinot Bianco plantings, which finds its strongest expression here.
- 2000 — First Mirabella Satèn release
Facts
- Producer
- Mirabella
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta
- Oak
- Traditional method, minimum 24 months on lees, bottled at 4.5 bar
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-7 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2000
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Mirabella Franciacorta Satèn
What does Mirabella Satèn taste like?
White peach, fresh bread, lemon and white flower on the nose; citrus, fine bubble, creamy lees and a long fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Mirabella Satèn?
Drink 1 to 7 years from disgorgement. Satèn drinks beautifully young.
Is Mirabella Satèn vegan?
Yes. Mirabella uses vegan fining.
What food pairs with Mirabella Satèn?
Risotto with Bagoss cheese is the canonical pairing. Veal vitello tonnato, lake Iseo trout in cartoccio, and lobster thermidor are equally strong.
What grapes are in Mirabella Satèn?
Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco from one of the appellation's larger Pinot Bianco plantings.