Montenisa (Antinori)
Tenuta Montenisa Franciacorta Blanc de Noir Conte Aymo 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged for 64 months on the lees. |
- Name and style: Franciacorta DOCG Blanc de Noir Brut, Traditional Method
- Grape variety and vintage: Pinot Noir with Chardonnay, vintage 2020
- Ageing: 64 months on the lees for greater complexity and structure
- Tasting notes: golden colour, fine and creamy perlage; raspberry and blackberry
- Pairings and serving: aperitif, shellfish and soft cheeses; 6–8 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Blanc de Noir Brut Conte Aymo by Marchesi Antinori elegantly interprets the Franciacorta region. It is made from a blend of Pinot Noir enriched with Chardonnay, revealing a golden colour and a fine, creamy perlage. The bouquet releases clear aromas of raspberry and blackberry. On the palate, it is lively, structured and complex, offering a persistent sip, ideal for accompanying shellfish, delicate fish and soft cheeses.
Where it comes from
This sparkling wine is produced in the heart of Franciacorta, in Lombardy. The vines grow at the historic Tenuta Montenisa, located south of Lake Iseo. The estate covers sixty hectares and houses historical treasures such as the church of Santo Stefano and the sixteenth-century Palazzetto Maggi. This privileged position in the Brescia hinterland ensures an ideal microclimate, giving the grapes the balance and precision needed to define the identity of this wine.
How it is produced
Production faithfully follows the Traditional Method. The white vinification of red grapes preserves the aromatic clarity of the original fruit. The prolonged ageing on the lees for sixty-four months enhances its structure, imparting profound complexity. This slow maturation consolidates the ageing potential and provides impeccable balance, culminating in a harmonious, persistent and extremely satisfying flavour profile.
History and Curiosities
Born in the heart of picturesque Franciacorta, Conte Aymo is the prestigious Blanc de Noirs from the historic Tenuta Montenisa, part of the renowned Antinori group. The estate, which houses the sixteenth-century Palazzetto Maggi, fully expresses the essence of its noble terroir. Produced strictly according to the Traditional Method, the 2020 vintage is aged for an impressive 64 months on the lees, acquiring extraordinary elegance. Guided by oenologists Cotarella and Oddi, this structured and complex Franciacorta DOCG can evolve in the cellar for up to ten years.
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 Noir Conte Aymo 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | White |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Montenisa (Antinori) |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in the heart of picturesque Franciacorta, Conte Aymo is the prestigious Blanc de Noirs from the historic Tenuta Montenisa, part of the renowned Antinori group. The estate, which houses the sixteenth-century Palazzetto Maggi, fully expresses the essence of its noble terroir. Produced strictly according to the Traditional Method, the 2020 vintage is aged for an impressive 64 months on the lees, acquiring extraordinary elegance. Guided by oenologists Cotarella and Oddi, this structured and complex Franciacorta DOCG can evolve in the cellar for up to ten years. |
| Origin | Cazzago San Martino (Brescia), south of Lake Iseo, Lombardy, Italy |
| Fermentation | 64 months on the lees |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Produced using the Traditional Method; aged for 64 months on the lees. |
| Aging | Aged for 64 months on the lees. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |