CUVÉE IMPERIALE SATÈN

Eclectic, versatile

The icon of Italian conviviality meets the elegance of Saten. Ideal for an aperitif, especially paired with raw seafood or delicately flavoured dishes.

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ASSEMBLY

100% CHARDONNAY

AGING

24 MONTHS

DOSAGE

8.0 g/l Brut

SENTORS

CANDIED CITRON

RIPE FRUIT

GRAPES

Chardonnay (100%) from the best vineyards in the 19 municipal areas of Franciacorta.

YIELD

9,500 kg of grapes per hectare with 60% must yield, equivalent to 7,600 bottles per hectare.

VINIFICATION

Gentle, gradual pressing of clusters with fractioning of the must; alcoholic fermentation in steel vats.

MATURATION

Assemblage of the cuvée in the spring following harvest. Second fermentation in the bottles and maturation sur lie for a minimum of 24 months followed by an additional 2 months after disgorgement. The lower overpressure in the bottles (5 atmospheres) typical of Satèn endows it with a creamy elegance.

STYLE

Brut.

SIZES AVAILABLE

Standard bottle 750 ml.

SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS: APPEARANCE

Soft creamy mousse with long-lasting cordon around the glass; fine, lingering bead.

SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS: COLOUR

Intense straw-yellow.

SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS: BOUQUET

Elegant and creamy. Hints of peach, apricot and notes of candied citrus fruit.

SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS: PALATE

Elegant and soft with a full, firm structure. The clean-cut, lingering finish complements a wine of rare pleasure.

PAIRINGS

Perfect as an aperitif, it is an ideal pairing with light dishes and fish cruditès.

SERVING TEMPERATURE

6-8°C.

LINEA BERLUCCHI CUVÉE IMPERIALE

This is the first ever Franciacorta, the best-known and best-loved Metodo Classico wine. A symbol of the Berlucchi style around the world, for over half a century it has embodied the art of sharing moments of celebration. Its qualities make it an excellent choice as an aperitif, with dinner, and for sweet moments.

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