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Contessa Maggi Franciacorta DOCG - Magnum - Cassa Legno - Tenuta Montenisa - Marchese Antinori 2015
Marchese AntinoriChardonnay, Pinot Nero Franciacorta DOCG 150 cl 2015
CHF 126.74−21%(CHF 84.49/ℓ)
Recommended price: CHF 159.64
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Technical information
- Producer
- Marchese Antinori
- Name
- Franciacorta DOCG
- Variety
- Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
- Vintage
- 2015
- Gradation
- 12.5%
- Format
- 150 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of yeast, white fruit, bread crust
- Vinification method
- Classic method, secondary fermentation in bottle
- Aging
- Minimum 18 months on the lees
- Type of cask
- Steel vats and bottle for secondary fermentation
- Color
- Straw yellow sparkling wine
- Serving temperature
- 6-8°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 3-5 years from harvest
- Pairing
- Appetizers, fish, crustacean-based dishes
- Region
- Lombardy
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Franciacorta
- Type
- Sparkling wine
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Contessa Maggi Franciacorta DOCG is presented in magnum housed in a wooden case, an elegant gesture that immediately makes its intention clear: a wine to share and to celebrate. In the glass it surprises with a fine, persistent perlage and a balanced aromatic profile, evoking white-fleshed fruit, a bready note and a touch of minerality. The character is refined yet tangible, with good freshness that supports the sip without excess, inviting drinking with pleasure and restraint.
On the palate it confirms the balance between softness and acidic tension, with a savory texture that prolongs the finish and delivers a pleasantly dry, slightly almondy finale. The magnum format amplifies the roundness and the fineness of the bubbles, making it ideal for convivial moments, pairings with raw seafood and shellfish or as an accompaniment to elaborate appetizers; also excellent as a gift for those who appreciate Italian sparkling wines of character without excess.
On the palate it confirms the balance between softness and acidic tension, with a savory texture that prolongs the finish and delivers a pleasantly dry, slightly almondy finale. The magnum format amplifies the roundness and the fineness of the bubbles, making it ideal for convivial moments, pairings with raw seafood and shellfish or as an accompaniment to elaborate appetizers; also excellent as a gift for those who appreciate Italian sparkling wines of character without excess.
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.