About this wine

Grapes

Chardonnay and Pinot Nero.

Vinification

The grapes are picked early by hand to retain acidity. The first fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks, followed by tirage and a second fermentation in bottle. Malolactic fermentation is partial.

Ageing

The sparkling wine matures for at least 36 months on its lees in bottle and receives a further 6 months of bottle ageing after disgorgement.

Technical data

Alcohol: 12.5% vol. Total acidity: 6.5 g/L. Residual sugar: 6 g/L, corresponding to Brut. Total SO₂: 85 mg/L. pH: 3.15. Available in 0.75 L and 1.5 L Magnum bottles.

Tasting profile

Straw yellow with a fine, persistent perlage. Aromas of bread crust, candied citrus and white flowers are accompanied by light yeast and hazelnut notes. The palate is elegant and creamy, with pronounced freshness and very fine bubbles. The finish is exceptionally long and savory, recalling almond and citrus.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 6–8 °C in a sparkling-wine tulip rather than a flute; decanting is unnecessary. Suitable for an important aperitif, oysters, shellfish or throughout a fish-based meal. Ageing potential is 5–8 years.

Vintage notes

The 2018, disgorged in 2023 after 60 months on the lees, received 93/100 and 5 Grappoli from Bibenda. The 2017, disgorged in 2022, received 92/100 and Due Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso. The 2016, disgorged in 2021 after extended lees ageing, received 93/100 and an Outstanding distinction from James Suckling, with its fine bubbles, brioche and citrus zest highlighted.