Antinori Estates
Rosé Franciacorta
About this winery
The Antinori family has been in the wine business since Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Florentine Guild of Vintners in 1385 - more than 26 generations ago. Throughout the company's long history it has remained family owned and operated, and today it is directed by Marchese Piero Antinori. Though Antinori has played an important role in preserving Italy's enological traditions it is also one of Italy's most dynamic and visionary producers of fine wines, with estates concentrated in the...
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Product notes
The Montenisa estate is located in the heart of Franciacorta, situated around the hamlet of Calino. The history of the property, which belonged to the Maggi counts in the 20th century, is, inevitably, linked to the Mille Miglia race: Count Aymo Maggi, in fact, was one of the founders of this historic automobile competition. His wife, Countess Camilla Maggi, was also a popular personality in the Franciacorta area for her numerous works of social and charitable interest. The varieties traditionally most suitable for the production of Franciacorta sparkling wine are present at the estate: Chardonnay, with its typical fruity and floral notes; Pinot Noir, capable of conferring structure and personality; and Pinot Blanc, savory and mineral.
Production notes
The grapes, harvested strictly by hand, were immediately given a direct and soft pressing in the cellars. The must obtained by this first pressing went into temperature controlled stainless steel fermentation tanks where it went through its alcoholic fermentation. The wine subsequently underwent a second fermentation in bottle, remaining in contact with its fine lees for a lengthy period of time.
Tasting notes
This Marchese Antinori Rosé shows a light onion skin color with a creamy foam and an elegant, persistent perlage. The nose is fragrant and well defined, distinguished by the unmistakable character of Pinot Noir and by the light sensations of dried wild flowers. The palate is marked by its freshness, in perfect balance with its structure: a wine of notable harmony and class.