Champagne Reserve, Philippe Costa

2013 Satèn Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Contadi Castaldi's Spumante Franciacorta Brut Satèn comes from vineyards located in the heart of the Franciacorta DOCG. It is produced exclusively with Chardonnay grapes, harvested manually in late August and early September. The grapes undergo a soft pressing and then ferment in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for 20 days. Subsequently the wine ages for 7 months in stainless steel tanks and partly in barriques. This Satèn is characterized by a bright straw yellow color, with a fine and persistent perlage. The nose is fresh and elegant, with hawthorn aromas, enriched with pleasant hints of apple and figs. On the palate it is soft, with pleasant fresh sensations and a good flavor. The wine has a long and persistent finish. Perfect to accompany fish and sushi dishes, it is ideal in combination with aperitifs, seafood and shellfish.