Monte Rossa Franciacorta Saten Brut Sanseve NV Domaine Michel Gros 2022 10 months in French oak

10 months in French oak and then cement

Meletti Amaro is rooted in tradition but never feels dated

contributing to the wine’s complexity and finesse

The Beaucharme bottling comes from limestone

and my olfactory memory has never been so aggressively triggered

Monte Rossa Franciacorta Saten Brut Sanseve NV Domaine Michel Gros 2022 10 months in French oakSatn is Franciacorta's own invention: a sparkling wine bottled at lower pressure, so the bubbles arrive as a caress instead of a scrub. Monte Rossa's Sansev is the house's take 100% Chardonnay pulled from parcels spread across the heart of the zone, aged a minimum of two years on the lees before release. That long rest gives it almond and pastry depth, while the softer mousse makes it feel almost creamy. This is the bottle for anyone who finds most