Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 0 to 7 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs7 yrs9 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

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow peach, acacia honey, fresh almond, vanilla, brioche

Palate: ripe pear, patisserie cream, soft creamy mousse, lemon zest

Monte Rossa's Satèn, 100 percent Chardonnay bottled at the softer 4.5 bar of pressure. Acacia honey aromatics over a silky mousse.

What it pairs with

  • Risotto allo zafferano Find risotto allo zafferano on TableJourney →
    Saffron risotto finds a foil in the wine's yellow peach and acacia honey; soft mousse handles the Carnaroli starch.
  • Crema catalana
    Caramelised cream dessert meets the wine's acacia honey; brut dosage keeps the pairing from cloying.
  • Pollo arrosto al rosmarino
    Rosemary roast chicken meets the wine's brioche and yellow peach; medium body holds up to the bird's roasted fat.

History

Sansevé is Monte Rossa's Satèn statement. The name carries a play on the Italian for 'without thirst' and anchors the soft-mousse tier of the cellar.

  1. 1990: First Sansevé Satèn vintage

Facts

Producer
Monte Rossa · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Satèn
Oak
Vinified partly in oak; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle; bottled at 4.5 bar of pressure
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 28 to 40 at retail
Drinking window
0-7 from disgorgement
First vintage
1990
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Monte Rossa Sansevé Satèn

What does Monte Rossa Sansevé Satèn taste like?

Yellow peach, acacia honey, fresh almond, vanilla and brioche on the nose; ripe pear, patisserie cream, soft creamy mousse and lemon zest on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long finish.

What does Sansevé mean?

Sansevé is a Brescian dialect play on senza sete, 'without thirst'. The name signals an easy-drinking, food-friendly Satèn for the dinner table.

When should I drink Sansevé?

Drink within 0 to 7 years of disgorgement. The silky mousse and stone fruit aromatics are at their best between 1 and 5 years from disgorgement.

Tags

chardonnay dry medium acid medium body medium term mood elegant mood refreshing occasion celebration occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with fruit desserts pairs with pasta cream pairs with poultry pairs with shellfish pairs with soft cheese price trade up vegan

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