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
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.

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