THE WINE

The Saten Brut from the Barone Pizzini winery comes from a selection of Chardonnay grapes grown in the vineyards owned by the winery in the Franciacorta DOCG, at an altitude ranging from 220 to 260 meters above sea level. It is a persuasive wine with pleasant citrus notes and a unique minerality.

This Franciacorta is organic; the winery chooses to use, both in the countryside and in the cellar, processing methods that allow it to represent the territory to the maximum. In the vineyard, all substances used are of natural origin. Furthermore, Barone Pizzini encourages biodiversity to allow for the balance between all forms of life, plant and animal.

THE WINEMAKING

The grape harvest is strictly manual; once in the cellar, the winemaking begins with a soft pressing. The wine then ferments in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine ages approximately ten months, 50% in stainless steel tanks and 50% in second-passage French oak barriques. After blending, the wine is bottled with the yeasts for the second fermentation and rests in the cellar for thirty to forty months, depending on the vintage.

THE TASTING

Golden yellow with a very fine and persistent perlage. The aroma is elegant with pleasant citrus notes that alternate with mineral hints. This Satin brut from the Barone Pizzini winery is very creamy on the palate; it is an elegant fresh and savory wine with a perfect correspondence between aromas and flavour. Persistence is also excellent.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Excellent as an aperitif, it goes well with fish, even raw, white meats and soft cheeses. Try it with sushi.

THE AWARDS

– 2 glasses by the guide Gambero Rosso
– 4 grapes by the guide Bibenda
– 3 vine (wine of great stylistic and organoleptic profile) by the Italian Sommelier Association