Franciacorta Saten La Gerla

This Saten is made from 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Bianco grapes, coming from hillside vineyards. It presents a pressure below 5 atmospheres which determines its peculiar softness taste. It has persistent and creamy foam. The color is straw yellow. It shows fine and delicate fragrances. It is very soft and pleasant to the palate. Sugar is 15 grams per liter. It rests at least 24 months on lees. Contains sulphites. Produced by Azienda Agricola "La Gerla" di Zanotti Marialuisa - Gussago - Italy.

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The producer

La Gerla is a small family-run winery located in Franciacorta, North of Italy, not far from Lake Iseo. Giuseppe Zanotti has always been a farmer, he took care of his vines with daily dedication, obtaining high-quality grapes from vineyards in the high hills, plenty of natural light. Now the passion for this wonderful land was inherited by his daughter Marialuisa who now runs the business in the constant search for quality. The estate vineyards are all located in the municipality of Gussago, the heart of Franciacorta. The grape varieties are: Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Nero.

Best with

This spumante is the perfect choice to add elegance to a reception or an important family event. It is excellent, whether as an aperitif or an accompaniment to the entire meal.

How to serve it

We recommend serving at 4°C in clear, transparent crystal flutes after removing the cork very delicately.

How to keep

The bottles should be laid horizontally in a cool, dark, humid wine-cellar.