Contessa Maggi
Climate
This 2011 vintage will be remembered as one of the finest in history in the Franciacorta production zone. The growing season, characterized by excellent temperature swings between daytime heat and nighttime coolness, allowed the grapes to express the elegance and balance of this terroir.
Vinification
The whole bunches, picked entirely by hand, were immediately given a soft pressing. The must obtained by this operation went directly into temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks for the initial fermentation. In the spring of the following year, the wine underwent a second fermentation, this time in bottle, remaining in contact with its fine lees for an extended period of time.
Historical Data
The Montenisa estate is located around the hamlet of Calino, near Lake Iseo in the heart of the Franciacorta appellation. The vineyards surrounding the proprietary villa of the Maggi family have been the heart of the production of Marchese Antinori Franciacorta since 1999.
Tasting Notes
Tasting notes Contessa Maggi shows a brilliant yellow color. The foam is creamy and characterized by a fine and persistent perlage. The nose is intense and refined. The palate shows harmony and complexity, thanks to flavors of white fruit which confer great elegance to the wine. Food matching and serving temperature The elegance and finesse of Contessa Maggi are particularly well suited to accompany first courses of medium intensity along with white meat, fish soup, and, in general, fish dishes. The ideal serving temperature is between 45 and 49 °Fahrenheit (7 to 9 °Centigrade).
The Wine
Created by the interaction between the experience of the Antinori family and the demonstrated high viticultural quality of a territory, Franciacorta, the ”Vintage Dated” - Marchese Antinori Conte Aimo, Contessa Maggi, and Donna Cora – are produced from selected Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, and Pinot Bianco grapes and are made only in exceptional vintage.
Climate
This 2011 vintage will be remembered as one of the finest in history in the Franciacorta production zone. The growing season, characterized by excellent temperature swings between daytime heat and nighttime coolness, allowed the grapes to express the elegance and balance of this terroir.
Vinification
The whole bunches, picked entirely by hand, were immediately given a soft pressing. The must obtained by this operation went directly into temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks for the initial fermentation. In the spring of the following year, the wine underwent a second fermentation, this time in bottle, remaining in contact with its fine lees for an extended period of time.
Historical Data
The Montenisa estate is located around the hamlet of Calino, near Lake Iseo in the heart of the Franciacorta appellation. The vineyards surrounding the proprietary villa of the Maggi family have been the heart of the production of Marchese Antinori Franciacorta since 1999.
Tasting Notes
Tasting notes Contessa Maggi shows a brilliant yellow color. The foam is creamy and characterized by a fine and persistent perlage. The nose is intense and refined. The palate shows harmony and complexity, thanks to flavors of white fruit which confer great elegance to the wine. Food matching and serving temperature The elegance and finesse of Contessa Maggi are particularly well suited to accompany first courses of medium intensity along with white meat, fish soup, and, in general, fish dishes. The ideal serving temperature is between 45 and 49 °Fahrenheit (7 to 9 °Centigrade).
Tenuta Montenisa
The estate is located in the heart of the Franciacorta production zone around the centuries-old hamlet of Calino. The vine has always been cultivated in this area of important wines. Some in fact maintain that “Franciacorta” has its origin in the phrase “Petite France”, an affectionate name given to it by Charlemagne.
Antinori Estates
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