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

Demi Sec.

SIZES AVAILABLE

Standard bottle 750 ml.

SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS: APPEARANCE

Soft generous mousse with fine, lingering bead.

SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS: COLOUR

Straw-yellow with subtle greenish hues.

SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS: BOUQUET

Full, appealing and refined, releasing delicious notes of petits fours, acacia and lime blossom.

SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS: PALATE

Lightly sweet, well rounded and harmonious, complemented by a crisp acidity.

PAIRINGS

Ideal with desserts, biscuits, all kinds of cakes, fruit and jam pastries, fresh fruit cups.

SERVING TEMPERATURE

6-8°C.