Montenisa Conte Aymo
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 8 years from the vintage release, where it maintains its vibrant freshness while revealing complex autolytic characters.
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Excellent alongside roasted pheasant or poultry, rich seafood such as grilled lobster, and aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano.
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Hailing from the rolling hills of Franciacorta in Lombardia, Tenuta Montenisa is an estate steeped in history, formerly owned by the noble Maggi family. The 'Conte Aymo' cuvée pays homage to Count Aymo Maggi, a legendary local figure and one of the visionary founders of the historic Mille Miglia open-road car race. Crafted primarily from Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) grapes grown in the morainic soils near Lake Iseo, this Metodo Classico sparkling wine represents the pinnacle of Lombardian craftsmanship. It undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle followed by extended aging on its lees, developing a sophisticated profile characterized by vibrant acidity, structured minerality, and elegant notes of red berries, white flowers, and toasted brioche.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Tracing its winemaking heritage back to 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Florentine Winemakers' Guild, Marchesi Antinori has been shaped by twenty-six generations of family leadership. Headquartered in the heart of Chianti Classico, the family has expanded its portfolio across prestigious estates in Tuscany, Umbria, and beyond, driven by a philosophy that balances deep historical respect with bold innovation. Antinori famously pioneered the "Super Tuscan" movement in the 1970s, introducing revolutionary French oak aging and international varieties to create iconic labels like Tignanello and Solaia. Today, their diverse portfolio spans from the elegant Sangiovese of Badia a Passignano to the acclaimed white blend Cervaro della Sala, cementing their legacy as global ambassadors of Italian fine wine.