Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 10 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement2 yrs10 yrs12 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 tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: green apple, fresh bread, lemon, white flower

Palate: citrus, fine bubble, saline lift, long fresh close

Brut Millesimato Franciacorta from organic Santus at Passirano. The cellar bottles vintage Millesimato exclusively, no NV blends.

What it pairs with

  • Risotto with Bagoss cheese Find risotto with bagoss cheese on TableJourney →
    Creamy Brescian rice and fine-bubble Millesimato share long lees lift.
  • Lake Iseo lake sardines
    Saline lake fish and the wine's saline-mineral lift lock together.
  • Fresh oysters
    Saline shellfish and bone-dry vintage Franciacorta are a classic match.
  • Lobster thermidor
    Rich shellfish and long-lees Millesimato share buttery depth.

History

Brut Millesimato Franciacorta from organic Santus. Founded in 2000 by Maria Luisa Santus and Gianfranco Pagano on 10 hectares at Passirano; the cellar bottles only vintage Millesimato Franciacorta.

  1. 2000: Santus founded at Passirano

Facts

Producer
Santus · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta
Oak
Traditional method, minimum 30 months on lees, vintage-only Millesimato bottling
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 24 to 36 at retail
Drinking window
2-10 from disgorgement
First vintage
2000
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Santus Franciacorta Brut

What does Santus Brut taste like?

Green apple, fresh bread, lemon and white flower on the nose; citrus, fine bubble, saline lift and a long fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Santus Brut?

Drink 2 to 10 years from disgorgement. Vintage Millesimato rewards short cellar age.

Is Santus Brut vegan?

Yes. Santus uses vegan fining on its organic Franciacorta.

What food pairs with Santus Brut?

Risotto with Bagoss cheese is the canonical pairing. Lake Iseo lake sardines, fresh oysters, and lobster thermidor are equally strong.

Why is Santus always Millesimato?

Santus bottles only vintage Millesimato Franciacorta with no NV cuvée blends; the cellar's choice is to commit to vintage expression year by year.

Tags

chardonnay dry high acid medium body medium term mood elegant mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion celebration occasion dinner party old world organic pairs with aperitif pairs with oysters pairs with risotto pairs with shellfish pinot nero price trade up sparkling traditional vegan

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