Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Montenisa Cuvée Royale Brut by

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 7 years from disgorgement.

disgorgement1 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 tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

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

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

Brut Franciacorta from Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Montenisa at Calino. Chardonnay-led traditional-method sparkling from the Tuscan Antinori family's only Lombard property.

What it pairs with

Risotto with Bagoss cheese Find risotto with bagoss cheese on TableJourney →
Creamy Brescian rice and fine-bubble Brut share lift.
Lake Iseo lake sardines
Saline lake fish and the wine's saline-mineral lift lock together.
Fresh oysters
Saline shellfish and bone-dry Franciacorta are a classic match.
Aperitivo bites Find aperitivo bites on TableJourney →
Brut Franciacorta keeps an aperitivo hour fresh and clean.

History

Brut Franciacorta from Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Montenisa. Tuscan Antinori family's only Lombard property, acquired in 1999; 60 hectares at Calino in the Cazzago San Martino commune.

1999: Antinori family acquires Tenuta Montenisa

Facts

Producer: Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Montenisa · visiting guide
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco
Classification: DOCG Franciacorta
Oak: Traditional method, minimum 24 months on lees
ABV: 12.5%
Price: EUR 22 to 32 at retail
Drinking window: 1-7 from disgorgement
First vintage: 1999
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Montenisa Cuvée Royale Brut

What does Tenuta Montenisa Brut taste like?

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

When should I drink Tenuta Montenisa Brut?

Drink 1 to 7 years from disgorgement. Best as a fresh aperitif.

Is Tenuta Montenisa Brut vegan?

Yes. The cellar uses vegan fining.

What food pairs with Tenuta Montenisa Brut?

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

Who owns Tenuta Montenisa?

The Marchesi Antinori family from Tuscany, who acquired the 60-hectare estate in 1999 as their only Lombard wine property.

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