Monte Rossa
Franciacorta Saten Brut Sanseve Magnum
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Saten Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | On the lees for a minimum of 24 months |
- Name and format: Franciacorta DOCG Satèn Brut, Magnum 1.5 litres
- Grapes and style: 100% Chardonnay; fine, soft and silky perlage
- Vinification: Traditional Method; 85% in steel and 15% in oak, crus vinified separately
- Ageing: over 24 months on the lees to achieve creaminess and savoury freshness
- Pairings and serving: ideal with raw seafood, sushi, cured meats and cheeses; temperature 6–8 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Monte Rossa Franciacorta Sanseve Satèn Brut Magnum expresses the finest qualities of Chardonnay through the Traditional Method. In the glass, it reveals a pale straw yellow hue, enlivened by a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, aromas of lily of the valley, citron and fragrant hints of baking emerge. The palate offers an enveloping and creamy texture, balanced by a fresh, savoury progression. The balance between elegance and structure is achieved through a skilful division of the musts' fermentation between steel and barrels.
Where it comes from
This cuvée originates in Bornato, in the heart of Franciacorta. The Monte Rossa winery has been cultivating its own vineyards since 1972, following a strictly artisanal approach. The soils host rows trained with the cordon spur and guyot methods, ensuring perfect ripening of the grapes. Meticulous selection in the vineyard enhances the qualities of the individual crus, demonstrating absolute dedication to sparkling wine production and constant attention to agronomic details.
How it is produced
Production begins with a manual harvest, followed by gentle pressing to extract only the free-run must. The different plots are vinified separately: the majority ferments in steel, while the remainder matures in oak barrels. The final blend undergoes secondary fermentation according to the Traditional Method. The Satèn style involves lower pressure compared to other types to achieve unmistakable softness, completed by ageing on the lees for over twenty-four months before the Brut dosage.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1972 in Bornato, Monte Rossa is a family-run winery that skilfully combines tradition and innovation. Dedicated exclusively to the production of Franciacorta DOCG, the company offers an elegant Satèn that masterfully interprets the regulations through the exclusive use of Chardonnay grapes and meticulous ageing on the lees for at least 24 months. The name Sansevé, an ancient Gaelic term meaning “health”, expresses the convivial spirit of this cuvée with its silky texture, created to make every toast unforgettable.
Awards
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4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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90/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1972
- Oenologist: Emanuele Rabotti
- Bottles produced: 500.000
- Hectares: 70
The history of Monte Rossa is starred by strategically winning decisions such as being first to abandon still wines to search for excellence in Franciacorta, or the determination to invest in technology, or again the continuous research and experimentation distinguishing this winery.
Today the Monte Rossa Company manages 70 hectars of vineyards. The different locations of cru on plots with different exposition contribute to increase the aromatic richness of grapes in such a way to make up very rich cuvée under the frame and complexity aspect. The Company production is 500.000 bottles approx. per year. Read more
| Name | Monte Rossa Franciacorta Saten Brut Sanseve Magnum |
|---|---|
| Type | White brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Monte Rossa |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1972 in Bornato, Monte Rossa is a family-run winery that skilfully combines tradition and innovation. Dedicated exclusively to the production of Franciacorta DOCG, the company offers an elegant Satèn that masterfully interprets the regulations through the exclusive use of Chardonnay grapes and meticulous ageing on the lees for at least 24 months. The name Sansevé, an ancient Gaelic term meaning "health", expresses the convivial spirit of this cuvée with its silky texture, created to make every toast unforgettable. |
| Origin | Bornato (Brescia) |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon at 70 cm from the ground, Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 plants/ha |
| Production technique | Traditional method (Traditional method) |
| Wine making | Soft pressing of the grapes with selection of the best part (maximum yield 55%). Each cru vinified separately. Fermentation: 85% in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats and 15% in oak barrels. |
| Aging | On the lees for a minimum of 24 months |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |