Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 0 to 8 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs8 yrs10 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 tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

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

  • Risotto allo zafferano Find risotto allo zafferano on TableJourney →
    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.

  1. 1793: Uberti family begins viticulture at Erbusco
  2. 1985: First Comarì del Salem Satèn release

Facts

Producer
Uberti · visiting guide
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.

Tags

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