Marchese Antinori Blanc de Blancs

Italy, Lombardy, Franciacorta, Franciacorta DOCG
Bottle
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