Manufacturer: Guido Berlucchi

Grapes: 80% chardonnay, 20% pinot noir, grown exclusively in Berlucchi estate vineyards, many of the high-density plantings.

Yield: varies between 80-100 quintals per hectare, with a yield in must of 45%.

Vinification: gentle, gradual pressing, with quality fractioning of the must, and initial fermentation in stainless steel.
A small quantity ferments in oak barriques, where it undergoes malolactic fermentation as well, and it matures there surlie for 6 months.

Maturation: assemblage of the cuvée in the spring following harvest, with only wine from that specific vintage. Bottled with a liqueur de tirage of 24 g/l sugar and cultured yeasts.

Maturation sur lie for a minimum of 42 months, followed by an additional 3 months following disgorgement.

Style: Pas Dosé (No dosage).

Appearance: soft, generous mousse, with a leisurely bead
of pinpoint bubbles.

colour: Straw yellow, with vivid gold highlights.

bouquet: rich, and long-lingering. Elegant peach, apricot
and dried fruit notes, well integrated with hints of vanilla
and toasty bread.

Palate: impressive fullness, vivid both well-balanced acidity; the finish is very pleasing and persistent.

Food pairing: enjoy this sparkling with all the courses
of a meal, since it will highlight the rich flavours of antipasti, second courses of fish, lighter meats, and medium aged cheeses.