Grapes: 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot BlancVineyard: The grapes are grown in all the estate vineyards, in the towns of Paderno Franciacorta, Passirano, Camignone, Cazzago S.M., Provaglio d’Iseo and Rodengo SaianoSoils: Glacial morainesVineyard layout: Sylvoz at 3,000 vines/ha. and Guyot at 5,000 vines/ha.Average vine age: 26 yearsVineyard yield: Not exceeding 95 q/haHarvest: Manual, selection of only healthy, perfectly ripe clusters, picked into small, aerated cratesHarvest period: First half of August, beginning with Pinot Blanc, then Pinot Noir, and concluding with Chardonnay Vinifications: The grapes are very gently pressed, with a low yield in must of 65%, divided into three fractions. The must ferments at controlled temperatures of 16-18 °C in concrete vatsReserve wine: 10-15%Tirage: In spring following harvestMaturation: Minimum 24 months sur lie in the bottle, then a further 3 months following disgorgingDosage: Brut style, with residual sugar not exceeding 5 gr/l Appearance: Deep straw yellow with gold highlightsBouquet: Delicate notes of yeast, citrus, and freshbaked bread marry to impressions of Golden Delicious apple, banana, and citrus zestPalate: Masterful balance and zesty acidity, with pleasurably bitterish, lengthy finish