Monte Rossa
Franciacorta Sanseve Saten Brut
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Saten Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 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 style: Classic Method Satèn Brut DOCG Sparkling Wine, 12.5% vol.
- Grape variety and format: 100% Chardonnay, 0.75 litre bottle
- Ageing on the lees: At least 24 months on the lees for elegance and aromatic complexity
- Aromatic profile: Notes of lily of the valley, citron, plum, toasted hazelnuts and bread crust
- Recommended pairings: Ideal as an aperitif, with raw fish, sushi, shellfish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Sansevè Satèn Franciacorta Brut by Monte Rossa is a sparkling wine made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. Produced according to the strict rules of the Traditional Method, it stands out for its reduced bottle pressure, which ensures a fine and persistent perlage. The aromatic bouquet weaves together scents of lily of the valley, citron and plum with hints of toasted hazelnuts, bread crust and aromatic herbs. The tasting reveals the silky texture typical of this style, offering a soft and enveloping palate. The sip is balanced by a fresh savouriness, leading to a creamy and elegant finish.
Where it comes from
This sparkling wine is born on the moraine hills of Franciacorta. The grapes come from twenty-two crus located in distinct areas, an agronomic choice that allows the blending of fruits with complementary aromatic expressions to enhance the wine's complexity. The glacial soils, enriched with fractions of sand and clay, impart a precise savoury note and a measured gustatory balance to the glass. The result of Monte Rossa winery's expertise, the wine bears an evocative name: Sansevè derives from an ancient Gaelic term that translates as a wish for good health.
How it is produced
The process begins with manual harvesting, followed by a gentle pressing that extracts only the noblest fraction of the must. Each cru is vinified separately to enhance its specific characteristics: fermentation takes place in steel tanks and, in part, within oak barrels. The final blend skilfully combines the wines of the vintage with precious reserves, enhancing the elegance of the Chardonnay. The prise de mousse in the bottle, true to the Traditional Method, is followed by ageing on the lees for at least twenty-four months. The Brut dosage and Satèn style shape a sip of pleasant softness.
History and Curiosities
Produced by the Monte Rossa winery, founded in 1972, Sansevè owes its name to an ancient Gaelic expression meaning “cheers!”. This elegant Traditional Method follows the strict Satèn protocol, using only Chardonnay grapes from the finest crus and vinified as a single varietal. Thanks to a maturation of at least 24 months on the lees at reduced pressure, the wine releases a refined and persistent perlage. On the palate, it is distinguished by an unmistakable silky texture, ideal for harmoniously accompanying sophisticated aperitifs, sushi, and raw fish dishes with its creamy smoothness.
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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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 Sanseve Saten Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Monte Rossa |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced by the Monte Rossa winery, founded in 1972, Sansevè owes its name to an ancient Gaelic expression meaning "cheers!". This elegant Traditional Method follows the strict Satèn protocol, using only Chardonnay grapes from the finest crus and vinified as a single varietal. Thanks to a maturation of at least 24 months on the lees at reduced pressure, the wine releases a refined and persistent perlage. On the palate, it is distinguished by an unmistakable silky texture, ideal for harmoniously accompanying sophisticated aperitifs, sushi, and raw fish dishes with its creamy smoothness. |
| Origin | Morainic hills of Franciacorta (municipalities of Bornato, Brescia, Cazzago San Martino, Passirano, Adro, Iseo and Rodengo Saiano) |
| Soil composition | Glacial moraine soil with some sandy and clay components |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon 70 cm from the ground, Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 plants/ha |
| Yield per hectare | Maximum 95 quintals per hectare |
| Production technique | Metodo Classico |
| Wine making | Gentle pressing of the grapes with selection of the best part of the must (maximum yield 55%); each cru vinified separately; fermentation 85% in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and 15% in oak barrels; ageing on the lees for a minimum of 24 months (Traditional Method). |
| Aging | On the lees for a minimum of 24 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |