Identity
| Producer | Tenuta Montenisa – Marchese Antinori |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOCG |
| Grapes | 85% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Bianco |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | light yellow with creamy foam and fine persistent perlage |
| Aroma | Fragrant and expressive nose with floral and fruity notes recalling apple, white peach, lime, acacia, honeysuckle, nectarine, and mirabelle plum. |
| Palate | Lively and fresh palate with good balance, elegance, finesse, and a refined freshness accompanied by a pleasant vivacity. |
| Finish | Persistent and elegant finish with remarkable aftertaste, showing good mineral and fruity persistence. |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with hors d’oeuvres, aperitifs, fish-based appetizers, fish pasta or rice dishes, and is also suitable as an after-dinner drink. |
| Aging Potential | 5 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | First fermentation in stainless steel tanks; second fermentation in bottle with lees contact for 24 months before disgorgement. |
| Fermentation | Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks; secondary fermentation in bottle. |
Terroir
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-harvested after ensuring optimal ripeness, immediately transported to the winery for sorting and gentle pressing. |
Interesting facts
| Produced from the Montenisa estate vineyards acquired by Antinori in 1999; made with traditional method (methode traditionnelle) like Champagne; named after the Antinori family and their historic estates. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |