In the glass
Aroma: white peach, fresh bread, lemon, white flower
Palate: citrus, fine bubble, creamy lees, long fresh close
Satèn Franciacorta from Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Montenisa. Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco traditional-method sparkling.
What it pairs with
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Risotto with Bagoss cheese
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Creamy Brescian rice and softer-bubble Satèn lock together. -
Veal vitello tonnato
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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 Franciacorta from Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Montenisa at Calino.
- 2002 — First Tenuta Montenisa Satèn release
Facts
- Producer
- Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Montenisa
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta
- Oak
- Traditional method, minimum 24 months on lees, bottled at 4.5 bar
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 26 to 38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-7 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2002
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Montenisa Satèn
What does Tenuta Montenisa 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 Tenuta Montenisa Satèn?
Drink 1 to 7 years from disgorgement. Satèn drinks beautifully young.
Is Tenuta Montenisa Satèn vegan?
Yes. The cellar uses vegan fining.
What food pairs with Tenuta Montenisa 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 Tenuta Montenisa Satèn?
Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco per the Satèn disciplinare requirement.