GRAPES

Chardonnay (90%) and Pinot Noir (10%), from the best vineyards in the 19 municipal areas of Franciacorta.

YIELD

9,500 kg of grapes per hectare with 60% must yield, equivalent to 7,600 bottles per hectare.

VINIFICATION

Gentle, gradual pressing of clusters with fractioning of the must; alcoholic fermentation in steel vats.

MATURATION

Assemblage of the cuvée in the spring following harvest, with the addition of 10% reserve wines from previous vintages. Second fermentation in the bottles and maturation sur lie for a minimum of 18 months followed by an additional 2 months after disgorgement.

STYLE

Brut.

SIZES AVAILABLE

Half bottle 375 ml, standard bottle 750 ml, Magnum 1.5 l, Jeroboam 3 l.

SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS: APPEARANCE

Soft generous mousse with fine, lingering bead.

SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS: COLOUR

Straw-yellow with subtle greenish hues.

SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS: BOUQUET

Rich and lingering and complex with floral and fruit notes, and subtle fragrance of yeast and crusty bread.

SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS: PALATE

Clean-cut and full-bodied with appealing, emphatic fruity notes and fine acidity.

PAIRINGS

An ideal aperitif as well as with starters, and dishes based on fish, rice, pasta, white meats, full-flavoured fish and fresh cheeses.

SERVING TEMPERATURE

6 – 8 °C.