Santus Franciacorta Satèn by Santus

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: white peach, fresh bread, lemon, white flower

Palate: citrus, fine bubble, creamy lees, long fresh close

Satèn Millesimato Franciacorta from organic Santus. 100 percent Chardonnay vintage traditional-method sparkling.

What it pairs with

Risotto with Bagoss cheese Find risotto with bagoss cheese on TableJourney →
Creamy Brescian rice and softer-bubble Satèn lock together.
Veal vitello tonnato Find veal vitello tonnato on TableJourney →
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 Millesimato Franciacorta from organic Santus at Passirano.

2005: First Santus Satèn Millesimato release

Facts

Producer: Santus · visiting guide
Grapes: Chardonnay (100%)
Classification: DOCG Franciacorta
Oak: Traditional method, minimum 30 months on lees, bottled at 4.5 bar, vintage-only Millesimato
ABV: 12.5%
Price: EUR 26 to 38 at retail
Drinking window: 2-10 from disgorgement
First vintage: 2005
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Santus Franciacorta Satèn

What does Santus 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 Santus Satèn?

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

Is Santus Satèn vegan?

Yes. Santus uses vegan fining.

What food pairs with Santus 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 Santus Satèn?

100 percent Chardonnay per the Satèn disciplinare requirement.

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