Description
Cavalleri Franciacorta Saten is a blanc de blanc wine, meaning it is produced solely from white grape varieties, specifically only Chardonnay grapes. The difference from other blanc de blanc wines from the Cavalleri winery is a lower bottle pressure, which makes it creamier, as it is a Saten. The Chardonnay grapes are harvested around mid-August and brought to the winery for gentle pressing. The musts ferment and age 70% in steel, 20% in large oak barrels, and 10% in old barriques. Six months after the harvest, the blending, also known as cuvee, and bottling take place. The second fermentation in the bottle, which characterizes Franciacorta wines, lasts about 20 days at a temperature of around 16°C, and after 48 months, the Cavalleri Franciacorta Saten is disgorged and released to the market. Pairings: Cavalleri Franciacorta Saten is a perfect wine for pairing with appetizers and first courses based on fish, risottos, excellent with shellfish. Sublime pairing with aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano. Storage: Store at 16-18°C Alcohol content: 13.0% Vintage: 2019 Designation: Franciacorta DOCG Aging: In bottle for 36 months.