FRANCIACORTA D.O.C.G. SATEN LO SPARVIERE

FRANCIACORTA D.O.C.G. SATÈN

Our Satèn is the crispest wine we produce, since it is made entirely from Chardonnay grapes from our youngest vineyards. This fruit gives our Blanc des Blancs an intensely floral bouquet and sensory qualities typical of the finest Chardonnays, which combine with Satèn’s classic creamy texture to create a palate that is full-volumed and velvet-smooth. Annual production around 20,000 bottles, with a sur lie maturation for a minimum of 24 months.

TYPOLOGY: Franciacorta D.O.C.G. SATÈN
GRAPE: 100% Chardonnay
LOCATION: North-facing, at 150-200 metres, in Provaglio d’Iseo
SOIL PROFILE: Morainic soils
VINEYARD YIELD: 80 q/ha
HARVEST: Quality selection of grapes in vineyard, hand-picked in small boxes
HARVEST PERIOD: Third decade in August
VINIFICATION: After a gentle pressing of the whole clusters, 80% of the
freerun must is gravity settled, then fermented at controlled temperatures in
steel; the remaining 20% ferments in 5hl-tonneaux and undergoes malolactic
there. The wines then mature sur lie until the assemblage of the final blend.
BOTTLE-AGEING SUR LIE: 24 months
TECHNICAL DATA: Alcohol: 13% vol. - Total acidity: 6.0-6.50 gr/l - pH:
3,20 - Residual sugar: 7-8 g/l
SENSORY PROFILE
Appearance: Deep straw yellow with luminous silvery highlights
Bead: Long-lingering, with particularly small bubbles
Bouquet: The elegance of the floral notes beautifully complements smooth
impressions of leavened petits fours.
Palate: Seductively creamy texture, full-bodied
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Classic wine to enjoy as an aperitif, but will also
offer surprising sensations with light first courses, such as fish and lighter meats.