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Conte Aymo Franciacorta DOCG - Astucciato - Tenuta Montenisa - Marchese Antinori 2020
Marchese Antinori100% Pinot Nero Franciacorta DOCG 75 cl 2020
CHF 61.77−16%(CHF 82.36/ℓ)
Recommended price: CHF 73.74
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Technical information
- Producer
- Marchese Antinori
- Name
- Franciacorta DOCG
- Variety
- 100% Pinot Nero
- Vintage
- 2020
- Gradation
- 12.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of yeast, white fruit, bread crust
- Vinification method
- Classic Method, bottle refermentation
- Aging
- Minimum 18 months on the lees
- Type of cask
- Stainless steel
- Color
- White sparkling wine
- Serving temperature
- 6-8°C
- Recommended consumption
- Not specified
- Pairing
- Aperitifs, fish, refined dishes
- Region
- Lombardy
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Franciacorta
- Type
- Classic Method Sparkling Wine
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Conte Aymo of Tenuta Montenisa, signed by Marchese Antinori, is a boxed Franciacorta DOCG that conveys understated elegance. The perlage is fine and regular, while the aromatic profile suggests ripe white fruit and small flowers, with a hint of bread crust that adds depth. The intensity is restrained but precise: freshness and minerality support the sip and maintain balance, while the bubbles uphold the texture without overpowering it, offering a sense of composure and palate clarity.
On the palate it reveals well-calibrated creaminess and a lively acidity that lead to a persistent, slightly saline finish. It is perfect for an aperitif and gently accompanies seafood dishes, shellfish, risottos and fresh cheeses; it remains versatile enough for more structured but soft courses. Serve very cold and open shortly before serving: the presentation box also makes it an elegant choice for a gift or for convivial moments when precision and pleasure in the glass are sought.
On the palate it reveals well-calibrated creaminess and a lively acidity that lead to a persistent, slightly saline finish. It is perfect for an aperitif and gently accompanies seafood dishes, shellfish, risottos and fresh cheeses; it remains versatile enough for more structured but soft courses. Serve very cold and open shortly before serving: the presentation box also makes it an elegant choice for a gift or for convivial moments when precision and pleasure in the glass are sought.
The winery
Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Marchesi Antinori)
Tuscany — Bolgheri (Province of Livorno), Upper MaremmaItalySince 1385
Estate of Marchesi Antinori in the Bolgheri DOC (Upper Maremma, Province of Livorno). The estate covers large areas (about 1000 ha total, ~320 ha planted with vines) and produces white and red wines including the Vermentino Bolgheri DOC and the Guado al Tasso reds.
- Grape varieties
- Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
- Marchese Antinori: Chianti Classico Riserva produced with grapes from Tenuta Tignanello since 2011.
- Tenuta Tignanello: covers approximately 319 hectares, with a significant portion devoted to vineyards.
- Wines predominantly Sangiovese, blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from the historic parcels.
- Marchesi Antinori: a centuries-old winemaking family with an international presence and multiple estates in Italy and abroad.
- Recent award/recognition: Marchesi Antinori ranked first in 'The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands' 2023, according to industry sources.
The story
The estate’s winemaking origins are linked to the noble Della Gherardesca family (vineyards since the late 17th century). The property entered the Antinori holdings in the 1930s; the estate’s modern winemaking development took place from the late 1980s–1990s. First documented vintage of Vermentino at the estate: 1996.
Production philosophy
To express the Bolgheri terroir through parcel selection, experimentation in the vineyard and cellar, and practices focused on quality and respect for the territory.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in the Bolgheri DOC (Upper Maremma) on a plain encircled by gentle hills known as the “Bolgheri Amphitheatre.” Climate is moderated by sea breezes; alluvial soils range from sandy-clay to silty-clay with fine gravel (Bolgheri agglomerate), influencing the character of varieties grown (Cabernet, Merlot, Vermentino, etc.).
Awards and recognition
Awards and recognitions for the Antinori group and brand: among examples cited online, Marchesi Antinori was named "The World's Most Admired Wine Brand", and the family/company has received various awards and recognitions over the years.