Franciacorta D.O.C.G. Satèn Brut Blanc de Blancs (Non-vintage) - Castel Faglia
The term Satèn identifies a Franciacorta with a lower pressure than other sparkling wines (a maximum of 5 atmospheres), giving it a softer, creamier sensation. The name Blanc de Blancs indicates that it is produced exclusively from white grapes, in this case 100% Chardonnay.
Franciacorta D.O.C.G. Satèn Brut Blanc de Blancs (Non-vintage) - Castel Faglia
Type: Sparkling wine or Champagne
Area: Italy, Lombardy, Franciacorta
Appellation: Franciacorta DOCG
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: Non-vintage
Winery: Castel Faglia
Alcohol: 12.5
The appellation: Franciacorta DOCG
The Franciacorta DOCG is one of the most prestigious appellations in Italy and the benchmark for the production of Metodo Classico sparkling wines, in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy. Known for its excellence and its long tradition, Franciacorta was the first Italian sparkling wine to obtain DOCG status (1995), standing out for the quality and elegance of its wines.Made mainly from Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco, Franciacorta wines are characterised by their freshness, aromatic complexity and fine, persistent perlage, with long ageing on the lees that gives them depth and longevity.
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Who makes it: Castel Faglia
Located in the heart of Franciacorta, Castel Faglia is a winery that combines tradition and innovation in the production of Metodo Classico sparkling wines. The winery’s philosophy centres on the pursuit of excellence, with careful grape selection and winemaking that enhances the freshness and complexity of its Franciacorta. Thanks to the unique terroir of Franciacorta, marked by morainic soils and an ideal climate, Castel Faglia is able to produce elegant, structured bubbles, perfect for any occasion.
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Chardonnay
Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted and prestigious white grape varieties in the world, originally from Burgundy, in France. Thanks to its great adaptability to different climates and soils, Chardonnay is grown in many wine regions, expressing unique characteristics according to the terroir and the winemaking style.
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Franciacorta
Franciacorta, in Lombardy, in the province of Brescia, is one of Italy’s most prestigious wine regions and the birthplace of Italian traditional-method sparkling wines. This area, which stretches across the morainic hills around Lake Iseo, has a unique terroir with mineral-rich soils, a temperate climate and marked day-night temperature swings, ideal for producing wines of great elegance and longevity.The area is famous for producing Franciacorta DOCG, Italy’s most renowned sparkling wine, made from Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco, with the addition in some styles of Erbamat, an old native grape variety. Franciacorta is also an outstanding wine-tourism destination, with historic wineries, beautiful landscapes and a wine culture rooted in tradition.
Find out more about FranciacortaClimate: Temperate
Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)
Soil: Alluvial / Morainic
Geographical setting: Lake
Profile of Franciacorta D.O.C.G. Satèn Brut Blanc de Blancs
Primary aromas: White flowers, yellow-fleshed fruit (peach, apricot)
Secondary aromas: Bread crust, almond, butter
Tertiary aromas: Mineral notes, vanilla, sweet spices
Tasting notes: A Satèn with an elegant, enveloping character. On the nose, delicate floral and fruity notes emerge, with nuances of pastry and hazelnut. On the palate it is soft, velvety, with a fine, creamy bubble. The balanced acidity and mineral salinity lead to a harmonious, lingering finish.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Creamy |
| Acidity | Fresh and well balanced |
| Tannin | No |
| Sweetness | Brut |
| Finish | Long and enveloping |
| Colour | Straw yellow with golden highlights |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Body | Medium |
Winemaking methods used for Franciacorta D.O.C.G. Satèn Brut Blanc de Blancs
Hand harvesting
Hand harvesting is a traditional, painstaking approach to picking, where bunches are selected and cut by hand straight from the vine. Compared with machine harvesting it allows far closer attention to quality, since only the best bunches are chosen and the fruit is not damaged.
Find out moreSoft pressing
Soft pressing is a gentle winemaking technique, used to extract the must from the grapes with the least possible pressure. This method makes it possible to obtain a high-quality must, free of excessive phenolic or tannic substances, ideal for producing elegant white, rosé and red wines.
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Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is a technique that makes it possible to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines, preserving the varietal aromas of the grapes at their best.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Franciacorta D.O.C.G. Satèn Brut Blanc de Blancs
In bottle
Ageing in bottle is a fundamental stage in the production of quality wines, during which the wine continues to develop in an oxygen-free environment. This process allows the wine to harmonise its components, soften the tannins and develop more complex, mature aromas, without the external influence of wood or other materials.Ageing in bottle can last from a few months to several years, depending on the type of wine and the style sought, and is particularly used for structured red wines, long-lived whites and metodo classico sparkling wines, improving their elegance, finesse and length on the palate.
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