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Contessa Maggi Franciacorta DOCG - Magnum - Cassa Legno - Tenuta Montenisa - Marchese Antinori 2015

Name: Contessa Maggi Franciacorta DOCG - Magnum - Cassa Legno - Tenuta Montenisa - Marchese Antinori
Brand: Marchese Antinori
SKU: ANT-000241
Price: 122.92 EUR
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Chardonnay, Pinot Nero · Franciacorta DOCG · 150 cl · 2015

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122,92 €

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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
Region	Lombardy
Production area	Franciacorta
Country	Italy
Type	Sparkling wine
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

Descrizione

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.

The winery

Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Marchesi Antinori) – Winery in Tuscany — Bolgheri (Province of Livorno), Upper Maremma

Discover the story and wines of Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Marchesi Antinori).

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.

Region: Tuscany — Bolgheri (Province of Livorno), Upper Maremma

Country: Italy

Founded: 1385

Grapes: 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.

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Winery history

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 recognitions

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.