Contessa Maggi is a sparkling produced by Marchese Antinori - Tenuta Montenisa in Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy. Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Sparkling
Appellation: Franciacorta
Region: Lombardy
Country: Italy
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, high acidity, dry
Montenisa's flagship Franciacorta Riserva, a Chardonnay-led blend with Pinot Nero aged at length on lees well beyond the DOCG minimum. Expect real depth — toasted brioche and almond over citrus and orchard fruit, with a fine, persistent mousse and a mineral, chalky finish.
Serving: Serve at 6–8 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Lombardy, Italy
Lombardy is a large, wealthy region in northern Italy centred on Milan, stretching from the Alps to the Po plain.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a white grape from Burgundy that has spread to nearly every wine-growing region on earth, prized for its versatility and its ability to reflect both terroir and the winemaker's hand.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a red grape from Burgundy, one of the oldest and most revered varieties in the world, famous for being thin-skinned, fussy to grow and capable of extraordinary elegance.
More wines
More sparkling wines from Lombardy
- '61 Franciacorta — Berlucchi, Franciacorta
- '61 Nature Franciacorta — Guido Berlucchi, Franciacorta
- Alla Moda Brut — Monzio Compagnoni, Franciacorta
- Battista — Agricola Brunello, Lombardy
Frequently asked questions
Where is Contessa Maggi from?
Contessa Maggi is produced by Marchese Antinori - Tenuta Montenisa in Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy.
What grapes are in Contessa Maggi?
Contessa Maggi is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.