Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 0 to 7 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 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 acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow apple, white peach, white flowers, brioche, fresh almond

Palate: yellow apple, lemon curd, creamy mousse, saline minerality

Uberti's volume Brut, Magnificentia, blends Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco from the family's Erbusco vineyards. Creamy mousse and a saline finish.

What it pairs with

  • Vitello tonnato Find vitello tonnato on TableJourney →
    Cool veal with tuna-mayonnaise sauce finds a foil in the wine's creamy mousse and high acidity; classic Lombard pairing.
  • Burrata with anchovy Find burrata with anchovy on TableJourney →
    Almond aromatics mirror the burrata's lactic core; saline minerality carries the anchovy brine.
  • Risotto al limone
    Lemon risotto meets the wine's lemon curd and creamy mousse; high acidity carries the Carnaroli starch.

History

Magnificentia is Uberti's volume Brut, a Chardonnay-Pinot Bianco blend that has anchored the cellar's range for decades.

  1. 1980: First Magnificentia release

Facts

Producer
Uberti · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (80%), Pinot Bianco (20%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Brut
Oak
Vinified partly in oak; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 26 to 38 at retail
Drinking window
0-7 from disgorgement
First vintage
1980
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Uberti Magnificentia Brut

What does Uberti Magnificentia taste like?

Yellow apple, white peach, white flowers, brioche and fresh almond on the nose; yellow apple, lemon curd, creamy mousse and saline minerality on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.

What grape blend is Magnificentia?

Chardonnay-led (around 80 percent) with a generous Pinot Bianco portion (around 20 percent). The Pinot Bianco gives the wine an extra patisserie cream layer over the Chardonnay backbone.

When should I drink Magnificentia?

Drink within 0 to 7 years of disgorgement. The wine carries 30 months on lees and benefits from at least one year from disgorgement before drinking.

Tags

chardonnay dry high acid medium body medium term mood elegant mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion celebration occasion dinner party old world pairs with aperitif pairs with charcuterie pairs with shellfish pairs with soft cheese pairs with white fish pinot bianco price trade up sparkling traditional vegan

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