In the glass
Aroma: red berry, rose petal, fresh bread, citrus
Palate: red fruit, fine bubble, saline lift, fresh close
Pinot Nero-led Rosé Franciacorta from Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Montenisa at Calino.
What it pairs with
-
Cured Brescian salame
Find cured brescian salame on TableJourney →
Salt-cured pork and red-berried rosé lock together. -
Casoncelli alla bresciana
Find casoncelli alla bresciana on TableJourney →
Brescian meat-stuffed pasta and Pinot Nero rosé are a local pairing. -
Lake Iseo trout in cartoccio
Lake fish and rosé share fine-grained richness. -
Fresh strawberries with cream
Red-berried rosé and strawberry share fruit vocabulary.
History
Pinot Nero-led Rosé Franciacorta from Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Montenisa at Calino.
- 2002 — First Tenuta Montenisa Rosé release
Facts
- Producer
- Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Montenisa
- Grapes
- Pinot Nero, Chardonnay
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta
- Oak
- Traditional method, minimum 24 months on lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 26 to 38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-6 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2002
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Montenisa Rosé
What does Tenuta Montenisa Rosé taste like?
Red berry, rose petal, fresh bread and citrus on the nose; red fruit, fine bubble, saline lift and a fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Tenuta Montenisa Rosé?
Drink 1 to 6 years from disgorgement. Best as a summer aperitif.
Is Tenuta Montenisa Rosé vegan?
Yes. The cellar uses vegan fining.
What food pairs with Tenuta Montenisa Rosé?
Cured Brescian salame is the canonical pairing. Casoncelli alla bresciana, lake Iseo trout in cartoccio, and fresh strawberries with cream are equally strong.
What grapes are in Tenuta Montenisa Rosé?
Pinot Nero-led blend with Chardonnay from 60-hectare estate vineyards at Calino.