Uberti Franciacorta Saten Magnificentia 2020
Uberti Franciacorta Saten Magnificentia 2020 is a dry, medium-bodied sparkling from Chardonnay (Franciacorta, Italy), in the sparkling style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is some. Good with aperitif, oysters, fish and chips, eggs. Drink now or within 7 years (to about 2027). Critic score 93/100 (merchant-reported).
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Drink now or cellar for up to 7 years. Serve chilled. The Uberti family have been growing grapes in Erbusco in Lombardy since 1793, but it was only in 1980 that the family became involved with the region’s now-famous Franciacorta sparkling wines. Owners G. Augustine Uberti and his wife Eleanor started the business with just 9 hectares of vineyards, and over the years they have successfully grown the estate and now work alongside their daughters, Silvia and Francesca. This magnificent Franciacorta is crafted from 100% Chardonnay and is one of the Uberti family’s finest bottlings. Grapes are sourced from Salem which is considered a Grand Cru region of Franciacorta where the well-draining stony soils are ideal for premium winemaking. This sparkling wine is crafted using the champenois method, the same process used for making Champagne, with a secondary fermentation in the bottle. The must is fermented in oak barrels and then aged on the lees in the bottle for 36 months. This lengthy maturation helps to create a rich, full-bodied sparkling wine with intense notes of almonds, brioche and toast as well as citrus and white flowers. The bubbles are tiny and delicate with a soft texture on the palate and a very long and gentle finish.