In the glass
Aroma: yellow peach, acacia honey, fresh almond, vanilla, brioche
Palate: ripe pear, patisserie cream, soft creamy mousse, yellow apple
Il Mosnel's organic Satèn, 100 percent Chardonnay, bottled at the softer 4.5 bar of pressure with 30 months on lees. Yellow peach and acacia honey aromatics over a silky mousse.
What it pairs with
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Risotto alla milanese
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Saffron risotto finds a foil in the wine's yellow apple and acacia honey; soft mousse handles the Carnaroli starch. -
Pollo arrosto al limone
Lemon roast chicken meets the wine's brioche and yellow peach; medium body holds up to the bird's roasted fat. -
Lemon ricotta cheesecake
Acacia honey and fresh almond mirror the dessert; brut dosage keeps the pairing from cloying.
History
The Satèn of Il Mosnel, awarded Gambero Rosso's Tre Bicchieri for the 2005 vintage and a benchmark of the category. Organic since 2008.
- 1990 — First Mosnel Satèn release
- 2008 — Il Mosnel certified organic
Facts
- Producer
- Il Mosnel
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta Satèn
- Oak
- Vinified partly in second-passage oak tonneaux; minimum 30 months on lees; bottled at 4.5 bar of pressure
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 28 to 40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-8 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 1990
- Organic
- ICEA
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Mosnel Satèn
What does Il Mosnel Satèn taste like?
Yellow peach, acacia honey, fresh almond, vanilla and brioche on the nose; ripe pear, patisserie cream, soft creamy mousse and yellow apple on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long finish.
Is the Mosnel Satèn organic?
Yes. Il Mosnel has been certified organic since 2008. The Satèn is 100 percent organic Chardonnay vinified partly in second-passage oak tonneaux.
When should I drink Mosnel Satèn?
Drink from release to 8 years from disgorgement. The silky mousse and patisserie aromatics are at their best between 2 and 6 years from disgorgement.