Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 6 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs6 yrs8 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 apple, white peach, acacia honey, fresh almond, brioche

Palate: ripe pear, yellow apple, soft creamy mousse, lemon zest

Ricci Curbastro's organic Satèn, Chardonnay-led with a small Pinot Bianco portion. Bottled at the softer 4.5 bar of pressure with the cellar's signature acacia honey lift.

What it pairs with

  • Risotto allo zafferano Find risotto allo zafferano on TableJourney →
    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.
  • Pesce persico al burro
    Lake Iseo perch in butter finds a foil in the wine's brioche and soft mousse.

History

Satèn extension of the Ricci Curbastro range, organic and bottled at the soft 4.5 bar mousse of the DOCG Satèn category.

  1. 1992: First Ricci Curbastro Satèn release

Facts

Producer
Ricci Curbastro · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (90%), Pinot Bianco (10%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Satèn
Oak
Stainless steel; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle; bottled at 4.5 bar of pressure
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 24 to 36 at retail
Drinking window
0-6 from disgorgement
First vintage
1992
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Ricci Curbastro Satèn

What does Ricci Curbastro Satèn taste like?

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

Is Ricci Curbastro Satèn organic?

Yes. The Satèn is bottled from organically certified Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco. Ricci Curbastro holds organic certification across the estate.

When should I drink Ricci Curbastro Satèn?

Drink within 0 to 6 years of disgorgement. The silky mousse and stone fruit aromatics are at their best between 1 and 4 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 organic pairs with fruit desserts pairs with pasta cream pairs with poultry pairs with shellfish pairs with soft cheese pinot bianco price trade up vegan

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