Montenisa (Antinori)
Tenuta Montenisa Franciacorta Blanc de Blancs Brut
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Contact with the lees for at least 30 months; after disgorgement, rest in the bottle for at least 3 months before release for sale. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Marchese Antinori Tenuta Montenisa Franciacorta Blanc de Blancs Brut is a Traditional Method sparkling wine that elegantly expresses the character of the Brescia region. This blend is the harmonious union of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc. In the glass, it displays a vibrant creamy mousse and a fine perlage, which precede an intense and refined aromatic profile. On the nose, notes of wisteria, green apple, white-fleshed peach and citrus emerge, enriched by a distinctive hint of bread crust. On the palate, it reveals a balanced structure, where freshness is integrated into a full and complex sip, with a clean finish.
Where it comes from
This Franciacorta is born in the heart of Lombardy, among the vineyards of Tenuta Montenisa. The rows of vines stretch around the village of Calino, benefiting from the favourable climatic influence of nearby Lake Iseo. Through this estate, Antinori enhances a renowned area where the microclimate gives the grapes pronounced acidity and a rich aromatic profile. These characteristics define a lively and harmonious tasting profile, ensuring the wine is well-suited to long ageing and has a distinctive territorial identity.
How it is produced
Production begins with gentle pressing of the grape bunches. The free-run must undergoes the first fermentation in stainless steel tanks and, in part, in small barrels, to build a structured base. In spring, the wine is bottled for the second fermentation in the bottle, strictly following the Traditional Method. This is followed by at least twenty-four months of ageing on the lees, an essential phase that enriches the bouquet without weighing down the palate. After manual riddling and disgorgement, the wine rests in the bottle for a further three months. This meticulous care imparts an evolving complexity that makes it ideal for accompanying raw seafood and delicate risottos.
History and Curiosities
Located in the heart of Franciacorta, a short distance from Lake Iseo, Tenuta Montenisa combines a noble historical heritage with a deep vocation for sparkling wine. Surrounding the sixteenth-century Palazzetto Maggi and its sixty hectares of vineyards, the union sealed in 1999 between the Marchesi Antinori and the Counts Maggi gave rise to a visionary alliance. This partnership transformed the historic estate into a prestigious wine project, capable of producing excellent Metodo Classico wines that express all the elegance of the Lombardy region in the glass.
Awards
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91/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1999
- Oenologist: Renzo Cotarella, Giorgio Oddi
- Bottles produced: 500.000
- Hectares: 60
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
| Name | Marchese Antinori Tenuta Montenisa Franciacorta Blanc de Blancs Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Montenisa (Antinori) |
| Story | History and Curiosities Located in the heart of Franciacorta, a short distance from Lake Iseo, Tenuta Montenisa combines a noble historical heritage with a deep vocation for sparkling wine. Surrounding the sixteenth-century Palazzetto Maggi and its sixty hectares of vineyards, the union sealed in 1999 between the Marchesi Antinori and the Counts Maggi gave rise to a visionary alliance. This partnership transformed the historic estate into a prestigious wine project, capable of producing excellent Metodo Classico wines that express all the elegance of the Lombardy region in the glass. |
| Origin | Cazzago San Martino (Brescia) |
| Fermentation | Contact with the lees for at least 30 months |
| Production technique | Traditional method (secondary fermentation in bottle), manual riddling |
| Wine making | The whole Chardonnay bunches were gently pressed; the free-run must underwent the first alcoholic fermentation partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in barriques. In the spring of the following year, the second fermentation in the bottle (traditional method) began, with contact on the lees for at least 30 months; manual riddling and disgorgement without dosage. |
| Aging | Contact with the lees for at least 30 months; after disgorgement, rest in the bottle for at least 3 months before release for sale. |
| Year production | 500000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |