GRAPE VARIETY: CHARDONNAY 78%, PINOT NOIR 12%, PINOT WHITE 10%
VINTAGE: SA
PLACE: FRANCIACORTA - ITALY
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12.5%VOL
| Cuvée Royale is born from the selection of Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco grapes from Tenuta Montenisa, for a cuvée with an unprecedented and precious harmony, great expressiveness and elegance. The permanence on the yeasts enhances its intense aroma with notes of white peach, bread crust and yeasts. It has a pale straw yellow color and a creamy foam with fine and persistent perlage. On the palate it is balanced and enhances the typical vivacity of the Brut. |
VINIFICATION AND REFINING:
Upon arrival at the cellar, the grapes were directly subjected to a soft pressing. The 'flower' must, obtained from the first pressing, was transferred to stainless steel tanks where the alcoholic fermentation took place at a controlled temperature. The wine then began the second fermentation process in the bottle, remaining in contact with the yeasts for a long period of time.
TASTING NOTES:
Marchese Antinori Cuvée Royale has a pale yellow color and a creamy foam with fine and persistent perlage. The nose is striking for the pleasant notes of white-fleshed peach in harmony with aromas of bread crust and yeasts. On the palate it is balanced and enhances the typical vivacity of the Brut.
HISTORICAL DATA:
Tenuta Montenisa is located in the heart of Franciacorta, around the Borgo di Calino. The history of the property, belonging to the Maggi family for the last century, is inevitably linked to that of the Mille Miglia: Count Aymo Maggi was, in fact, one of the founders of this historic car race. His wife, Countess Camilla Maggi, was also a popular figure in the Franciacorta area for her numerous charitable and social initiatives. The estate grows the varieties that traditionally lend themselves best to the production of Franciacorta: Chardonnay, with a typical aroma with floral and fruity notes, Pinot Noir, capable of giving structure and personality, Pinot Bianco, savoury and mineral. The grape harvest is done manually, with careful selection of the bunches. Small crates are used for the harvest to avoid breaking the grapes and the risk of starting fermentation. The soft pressing takes place with modern pneumatic presses. Marchese Antinori Cuvée Royale is born from a selection of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Bianco grapes from Tenuta Montenisa, for a cuvée with an unprecedented and precious harmony, great expressiveness and elegance.
PAIRING AND SERVING TEMPERATURE:
The typical floral and fruity fragrances make Marchese Antinori Cuvée Royale an ideal companion for aperitifs, vegetable-based starters, fish, white meats and not overly elaborate first courses. The ideal serving temperature is between 7 and 9 °C.