Tenuta Montenisa Franciacorta Brut Cuvee Royale

Description

The Cuvée Royale is produced by the Marchesi Antinori on the Montenisa estate, owned by the Count Maggi since the end of the 19th century. In 1999, the Antinori family decided to broaden their winemaking horizons by experimenting with and creating sparkling wines, and thus the encounter with the Maggi family took place in the heart of Franciacorta. In the small village of Greek origin of Calino, stands the Montenisa estate, whose historic vineyards are scattered on the nearby hill of Santo Stefano. The Antinori family, landing in the world of Lombard sparkling wines, has brought life and elegance back to a portion of land rich in history and noble tradition with the scrupulous agronomic care that distinguishes them.

A flagship among Franciacorta wines is the Cuvée Royale, which with great elegance, harmony and its floral fragrance is the expression of the territory and its winemaking tradition. Produced with a selected blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Bianco grapes grown on the land surrounding the estate and combined with careful vinification using the classic method. After harvesting and destemming and crushing, the “Fiore” must undergoes an initial fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. It is completed with the typical Franciacorta fermentation, in the bottle in contact with the yeasts for the following 36 months, a time frame that goes well beyond the minimum requirements of the DOCG production regulations but is essential to obtain a quality sparkling wine.

Details

Perfume

In the bouquet hints of yellow fruit and bread crust prevail.

Color

Pale gold color and bright.

Taste

Light and fresh but with a nice roundness.

Serve at:

06 - 08 °C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Producer

Producer

Montenisa (Antinori)

From this winery

• Start up year: 1999
• Oenologist: Renzo Cotarella, Giorgio Oddi
• Bottles produced: 500.000
• Hectares: 60

Located south of Lake Iseo, in one of the most geo-climatically favourable parts of the wine-growing region, the Montenisa estate consists of 60 hectares of vineyards and an old building complex used for cellars.

The most important building is undoubtedly the 'Palazzetto Maggi' built in the 16th century and frescoed by the Lattanzio Gambara (1530-1574) from Brescia. This building is located in the centre of two large courtyards enclosed by porticoes.

The small church of Santo Stefano is also part of the estate. It is on the hill of the same name and overlooks the village: immersed in greenery amidst vineyards, this thousand-year-old parish church, with its Greek-cross plan, has for centuries preserved the tombs of the local noble Calini family. Read more

Lombardy

Technical Sheet

Name	Marchese Antinori Tenuta Montenisa Franciacorta Brut Cuvee Royale
Type	White brut
Denomination	Franciacorta DOCG
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	12.0% by volume
Grape varieties	Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero
Country	Italy
Region	Lombardy
Vendor	Montenisa (Antinori)
Wine making	In late Winter, after the first fermentation that takes place in stainless steel tanks, the wine undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle (after a small addition of sugar and yeast) in special temperature-controlled cellar.
Aging	The wine is aged on its lees for 18 months. The bottles are then introduced into the traditional "pupitres" in cellars in San Casciano, where they stay for about three weeks. After the "disgorgement" the bottles rest for another 3 months.
Allergens	Contains sulphites