Franciacorta Satèn DOCG (2020) - 1701
The 1701 winery is the first certified organic and biodynamic estate in Franciacorta, a region known for its high-quality sparkling wines. Franciacorta Satèn DOCG is a unique wine, produced only in this region, and the name "Satèn" suggests its silky, smooth texture, thanks to the lower pressure during the secondary fermentation.
Franciacorta Satèn DOCG (2020) - 1701
Type: Sparkling wine or Champagne
Area: Italy, Lombardy, Franciacorta
Appellation: Franciacorta Satèn DOCG
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2020
Winery: 1701
Alcohol: 12%
The appellation: Franciacorta Satèn DOCG
The Franciacorta Satèn DOCG is one of the most elegant and refined expressions of Franciacorta, the famous traditional method sparkling wine of Lombardy. Marked by a unique creaminess and a very fine, silky perlage, Satèn is a type exclusive to the Franciacorta appellation, designed to bring out freshness, finesse and elegance. The term Satèn indeed recalls silk and identifies a sparkling wine that is softer and more delicate than the other Franciacortas, thanks to a lower internal pressure (maximum 5 atmospheres) and to the selection of white grapes only.
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Who makes it: 1701
Cantina 1701 grew out of an ambitious project: to reinterpret the tradition of Franciacorta with a biodynamic, natural approach.The name itself recalls the history of the place: 1701 is the year of the first recorded vinification on the estate. Today, under the guidance of young and passionate new owners, Cantina 1701 has become the first Demeter-certified biodynamic winery in Franciacorta. The production philosophy is based on: Biodynamic viticulture, with respect for the land and for natural cycles Clean, non-invasive winemaking, with spontaneous fermentations Minimal intervention, both in the vineyard and in the cellar, to bring out the terroir
Find out more about 1701The vine of Franciacorta Satèn DOCG
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.
Find out moreFranciacorta Satèn DOCG: the area
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 Altitude (0-200 m above sea level)
Soil: Limestone / chalk
Geographical setting: Lake
Profile of Franciacorta Satèn DOCG
Primary aromas: Ripe red fruit, Mineral, Rose
Secondary aromas: dried fruit, mineral notes
Tertiary aromas: Nuts, Sweet spices
Tasting notes: The Franciacorta Satèn DOCG (2020) - 1701 is an elegant, sophisticated wine, marked by an aromatic bouquet that evokes white-fleshed fruit, wild flowers and light hints of toasted bread. On the palate it is creamy and well balanced, with a soft, enveloping structure and a persistent finish. Perfect to enjoy on special occasions.
| Sulphites | I don’t know |
| Body | Light |
| Acidity | Medium |
| Tannin | Medium-low |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Long |
| Colour | Golden yellow |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Body | Medium-bodied |
Winemaking methods used for Franciacorta Satèn DOCG
Malolactic fermentation
Malolactic fermentation is a fundamental process in winemaking, particularly used for quality white, red and sparkling wines. This method plays a key role in determining the flavour and aromatic profile of many wines, helping to make them softer, more complex and suited to long ageing.
Find out moreTemperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
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 moreMetodo Classico
The Metodo Classico is a refined sparkling winemaking technique used to produce high-quality sparkling wines. This method, also known as méthode champenoise (when speaking of Champagne), involves a second fermentation in the bottle, which gives the wine its characteristic fine, persistent bubbles, together with complex aromas and an elegant structure.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Franciacorta Satèn DOCG
In stainless steel
Ageing in stainless steel is a winemaking practice aimed at preserving the freshness, aromatic integrity and varietal purity of the wine. It is used above all for white, rosé and young red wines, but also for light, easy-drinking reds that do not require maturation in wood. Stainless steel vessels are inert and impermeable to oxygen, so they do not interact with the wine: this makes it possible to bring out the fruity, floral and mineral component of the grape and of the terroir.
Find out moreIn bottle (19–36 months)
Ageing in bottle for 19 to 36 months is a slow, silent stage of maturation, dedicated to structured, long-lived wines that need time to reach the full expression of their potential. During this period, the wine develops sheltered from oxygen, stabilising in both aromatic and gustatory terms. It is a technique used above all after ageing in wood or in concrete, and is typical of great reds, whites for long maturation and vintage Metodo Classico sparkling wines.
Find out moreIn bottle (over 36 months)
Ageing in bottle for more than 36 months is a practice reserved for wines for long laying down, designed for those seeking depth, finesse and maximum aromatic development. During this extended period, the wine matures sheltered from light and oxygen, letting time do its work in silence. This stage is particularly important for vintage wines, riservas and great classics, which in this way reach a perfect balance between intensity, elegance and sensory complexity.
Find out moreTime on the lees for Franciacorta Satèn DOCG
- Long (19–36 months)