CATEGORY
Franciacorta DOCG (controlled and guaranteed appellation)

BLEND
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc

FERMENTATION AND AGEING
The grapes, upon arrival in the cellars, were immediately given a soft pressing. The must obtained by this first pressing went directly
into temperature controlled stainless steel fermentation tanks where the alcoholic fermentation took place. The wine then went
through the process of second fermentation in bottle, refining in contact with its fine lees for a substantial period of time.

ALCOHOL
12.5° by Vol.

HISTORY DATA
The Montenisa estate is located in the heart of Franciacorta, situated around the hamlet of Calino. The history of the property,
which belonged to the Maggi counts in the 20th century, is, inevitably, linked to the Mille Miglia race: Count Aymo Maggi, in
fact, was one of the founders of this historic automobile competition. His wife, Countess Camilla Maggi, was also a popular
personality in the Franciacorta area for her numerous works of social and charitable interest. The varieties traditionally most
suitable for the production of Franciacorta sparkling wine are present at the estate: Chardonnay, with its typical fruity and floral
notes; Pinot Noir, capable of conferring structure and personality; and Pinot Blanc, savory and mineral. The
picking is done entirely by hand with a careful choice of the grape bunches. The harvest is carried out with small
packing cases to avoid a skin breakage in the grapes, which could then cause the beginning of an undesired
fermentation. A light pressing is done with modern pneumatic presses. Produced from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and
Pinot Blanc, this wine shows an unusual and complex balance of great expressiveness and elegance.

TASTING NOTES
The Marchese Antinori Cuvée Royal presents a light-yellow color along with a creamy foam and a fine and lengthy
perlage. The nose is struck by the pleasurable notes of white peach, well balanced by sensations of bread crust and
lees. The palate is harmonious and fully expresses the vivacity of a fine Brut.

FOOD PAIRING AND SERVING TEMPERATURE
The typical floral and fruity fragrance of this Brut make the Marchese Antinori Cuvée Royal an ideal match with
aperitifs, vegetable hors d’oeuvres, fish, white meat and first courses without excessive elaboration.
The ideal serving temperature for this wine is between 45 and 50 °Fahrenheit (7-9 °Centigrade).