In the glass
Aroma: yellow peach, acacia honey, fresh almond, vanilla, brioche
Palate: ripe pear, patisserie cream, soft creamy mousse, lemon zest
Uberti's single-vineyard Satèn from the Comarì del Salem plot at Erbusco. 100 percent Chardonnay bottled at 4.5 bar with 36 months on lees.
What it pairs with
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Risotto allo zafferano
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Saffron risotto finds a foil in the wine's yellow peach and acacia honey; soft mousse handles the Carnaroli starch. -
Capesante gratinate
Gratinated scallops meet the wine's brioche and patisserie cream; soft mousse pairs with the buttery shell. -
Tarte au citron
Lemon dessert with shortcrust pairs with the wine's acacia honey and fresh almond; brut dosage keeps it from cloying.
History
Uberti has farmed Erbusco since 1793. The Comarì del Salem is the cellar's single-vineyard Satèn, named for the moraine-hill plot.
- 1793 — Uberti family begins viticulture at Erbusco
- 1985 — First Comarì del Salem Satèn release
Facts
- Producer
- Uberti
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta Satèn
- Oak
- Vinified partly in second-passage oak tonneaux; minimum 36 months on lees in bottle; bottled at 4.5 bar of pressure
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 32 to 48 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-8 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 1985
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Uberti Comarì del Salem Satèn
What does Uberti Comarì del Salem taste like?
Yellow peach, acacia honey, fresh almond, vanilla and brioche on the nose; ripe pear, patisserie cream, soft creamy mousse and lemon zest on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long finish.
What is Comarì del Salem?
Comarì del Salem is the moraine-hill plot at Erbusco where Uberti sources the Chardonnay for this Satèn. The wine is single-vineyard.
When should I drink the Comarì del Salem?
Drink from release to 8 years from disgorgement. The silky mousse and patisserie aromatics are at their best between 2 and 6 years from disgorgement.