Opening to soft and luscious appeal, the 2012 Franciacorta Satèn Brut (100% Chardonnay) caresses the palate with soft perlage and creamy texture. The bouquet first offers white peach and passion fruit, but it then moves forward to include anise seed, dried herb and white licorice root. The mouthfeel is subdued, but this elegant sparkler leaves its mark nonetheless. It is partially aged in oak for eight months.