Marchese Antinori Tenuta Montenisa "Contessa Maggi" Franciacorta Riserva DOCG 2020

The alcoholic fermentation takes place partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in barriques. The second fermentation in the bottle takes place in contact with the yeast.

40 months on yeast

Intense straw yellow color with brilliant golden reflections and a fine, numerous and persistent perlage. On the nose it is complex and elegant, with mineral notes of chalk, fruity aromas of apricot, yellow apple and peach, combined with hints of acacia flowers, bread crust and pastry. On the palate it is ample, creamy and of great structure, balanced by excellent freshness and savouriness that ensure remarkable longevity.

James Suckling 91/100, Gambero Rosso 3 Bicchieri

Appetizers, oysters, tuna or salmon tartare and scallops carpaccio. Excellent with shrimp tempura and vegetables, Cucharela di Zibello or Parma ham aged for a long time. Seafood risotto, pumpkin and zola risotto, or rich first courses with alpine butter. Guzzetti, cacciucco or sea soups. Rich ombrina or toothfish baked with potatoes and aromatic herbs, salmon fillet or grilled scallops. Tonfale tartar, pheasant, chicken in white sauce or rabbit in herbs.