Montenisa
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Montenisa 2001 Contessa Maggi Sparkling (Franciacorta)
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Rich, creamy and opulent, Contessa Maggi is a magnificent sparkling wine (made from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Nero). The aromas embrace both floral and fruity tones such as mature peach, citrus and rose. You’ll also get drying mineral shadings and piquant spice on the long finish.
— M.L.
(7/1/2009)
Montenisa 2000 Riserva Contessa Maggi Sparkling (Franciacorta)
A 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir sparkling blend from Antinori’s Franciacorta estate near the village of Calino. This elegant bubbly is packed tight with apple, apricot, lemon rind and nutty-smoky notes. Deep fruit flavors are accented by a full, round mouthfeel. Not imported to the U.S.
— M.L.
(6/1/2006)
Montenisa NV Brut Sparkling (Franciacorta)
- $25
The sparkling wine estate of Tuscany’s Antinori family, Montenisa offers a cool collection of metodo classico wines that are creamy, rich and silky on the close. You’ll get aromas of apricot, melon and crushed almond in this bubbly Brut.
— M.L.
(12/31/2011)
Montenisa 2003 Satèn Brut Sparkling (Franciacorta)
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- $50
Here’s a Chardonnay-based Satèn sparkler (with softer effervescence in the mouth) that delivers piquant freshness with sweet honey, apricot, mature peach and butterscotch. It’s an elegant and linear wine with a tame and soothing disposition overall.
— M.L.
(7/1/2009)
Montenisa NV Satén Chardonnay (Franciacorta)
- $44
A crowd-pleasing, Chard-based sparkler with freshness, a lively personality and generous aromas of pear and kiwi fruit. The yeast-buttery notes come through clean and sharp and render a delicate, soft wine with bold aromas and flavors. Imported by Remy Cointreau USA.
— M.L.
(6/1/2006)
Montenisa 2004 Brut Satèn Chardonnay (Franciacorta)
- $32
Loads of peach and honey open the nose of this creamy, rich Chardonnay-based sparkling wine. In the mouth, the wine delivers sharp acidity and piquant effervescence.
— M.L.
(12/31/2011)
Montenisa NV Brut Rosé Pinot Nero (Franciacorta)
- $29
Beautifully pale and bright, this feminine rosé sparkling wine delivers aromas of wild berry, forest floor, toasted nut and pink grapefruit. There’s a sharp note of bitter almond on the long finish.
— M.L.
(12/31/2011)
Montenisa NV Rosé Pinot Nero (Franciacorta)
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Made with Pinot Nero, this is an incredibly delicate and feminine wine with encouraging notes of rose petal, cranberry and bramble. It has good intensity in the mouth, however, thanks to its solid texture and firm crispness.
— M.L.
(7/1/2009)
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