Marchese Antinori Tenuta Montenisa Franciacorta DOCG Brut “Cuvée Royale” – Country: Italy – Capacity: 0.75 Marchese Antinori Tenuta Montenisa

Marchese Antinori Tenuta Montenisa Franciacorta DOCG Brut “Cuvée Royale” – Country: Italy – Capacity: 0.75 Marchese Antinori Tenuta Montenisa Cuvée Royale comes from a selection of the best Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc grapes of Tenuta Montenisa. We are in the heart of Franciacorta, around the Borgo di Calino, not far from Lake Iseo. The vineyards surrounding the villa, owned by the Maggi family, have been the heart of Marchese Antinori’s production in this fine wine region since 1999. A wine characterised by great expressiveness and elegance, it is the result of super careful processing of the bases that are then assembled and bottled for the subsequent phase of re-fermentation in the bottle which, in the case of this Franciacorta DOCG, lasts for around 36 months. The long stay on the lees thus enhances its intense bouquet, with notes of white peach, bread crust and yeast. In the glass it has a pleasant pale straw yellow colour, with a creamy froth well supported by a fine and persistent perlage. In the mouth, however, it is above all well balanced but also characterised by an intriguing vivacity, typical of Brut. Served well chilled, between 7 and 9° C, it is the right glass with which to start a dinner with friends. Excellent with fish and shellfish dishes, it can also satisfactorily accompany vegetarian and white meat dishes.