What: 100% Chardonnay
Why: For its perfect balance between creaminess and mineral freshness
Perfect with: Casoncelli with butter and sage, baked fish
What: 100% Chardonnay
Why: For its perfect balance between creaminess and mineral freshness
Perfect with: Casoncelli with butter and sage, baked fish
Italy
Corte Aura Soc.Agr. Via Colzano, 13, 25030 Adro BS
If there is one style of sparkling wine capable of redefining the very concept of softness in the glass, it is undoubtedly Satèn, a unique Franciacorta speciality created to rival the elegance of the finest French Champagnes. We are in Adro, in the province of Brescia. Here, within a natural amphitheatre nestled between Lake Iseo and the glacial moraine hills, Corte Aura cultivates its vineyards on mineral-rich soils filled with pebbles, ideal for imparting natural savouriness to the grapes. To bear the name Satèn, Franciacorta regulations impose strict requirements. Only white grape varieties may be used, and the pressure inside the bottle must remain below 5 atmospheres, compared with the usual 6 atmospheres found in other Franciacorta wines. This technical detail translates into an exceptionally creamy and velvety mousse. This vintage-dated wine is made entirely from Chardonnay, which gives it innate elegance, remarkable aromatic finesse and the rich structure needed to support long ageing. The grapes are harvested by hand and placed in small crates to preserve their integrity until gentle pressing at the winery. The must ferments in stainless steel tanks and undergoes cold static clarification. After an initial eight-month period of ageing in stainless steel, the wine is bottled for its second fermentation. This is followed by approximately 36 months of ageing on the lees in the darkness of the cellar. The final dosage of 6.5 grams per litre is a carefully judged choice that perfectly balances freshness. In the glass it displays a bright straw-yellow colour with golden reflections and a fine, caressing mousse. On the nose, aromas of freshly baked bread crust, toasted hazelnut and dried flowers emerge. On the palate it is buttery and almost creamy, yet supported by a beautiful acidic backbone that keeps the wine lively and energetic. Tropical fruit nuances and delicate toasted notes are clearly evident. The finish is exceptionally long, clean and constantly evolving. At the table it is a true ace up the sleeve. For a local pairing, we recommend traditional Brescian casoncelli with butter and sage, where the wine’s creaminess beautifully complements the richness of the dish.
There are wine projects that begin with a precise idea, almost an obsession: giving wine all the time it needs to reach its highest possible quality. This is the philosophy behind Corte Aura, a remarkable estate located in Adro, at the heart of Franciacorta. Founded in 2009 through the determination of Federico Fossati, the winery set itself a very clear goal from the outset: to produce outstanding Traditional Method sparkling wines capable of standing out for their freshness, balance and, above all, their remarkable drinkability. To achieve this, Federico chose to work alongside the highly respected oenologist Pierangelo Baita. Together, they created a modern winery that remains deeply rooted in the artisanal traditions of the region, where every decision is guided by absolute precision and a refusal to rush the process. The estate’s grapes, Chardonnay and Pinot Nero, come from several vineyard parcels spread across different municipalities within the Franciacorta appellation. This fragmentation is a deliberate strategic choice: each vineyard expresses unique nuances according to its soil composition and exposure, providing the winery with an extraordinary range of characteristics to blend into its various cuvées. If there is one element that truly defines the winemaking style of Corte Aura, however, it is undoubtedly the extended ageing on the lees. Franciacorta regulations impose minimum bottle-ageing requirements, but the winery has chosen to go far beyond them. Even its entry-level wines rest in the cellar for significantly longer than required by law, often exceeding thirty or even forty months of ageing. This is not a mere stylistic flourish but a precise production choice aimed at softening the wine and perfectly integrating the mousse. The result is immediately evident in the glass: creamy sparkling wines with a smooth, velvety palate, where the vibrant acidity typical of the region is beautifully balanced by mature and captivating aromatic complexity.
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