The extraordinarily complex perfumes that are a vital part of this Franciacorta’s make-up are a major element, but not the only one, in determining the particular style that sets this Gran Cuvée apart from other, more traditional Bruts. In fact, more than 30% of the wines that make up this Gran Cuvée ferment and mature for over 7 months in small oak barrels and this factor contributes, together with other specially selected parcels of wine, in giving it a perfect all-round balance. The grapes used are approximately 72% Chardonnay and 28% Pinot Nero.
Its mousse is pale and exuberant; the perlage is especially tiny, dense and persistent.
Its colour is a deepish brilliant straw yellow.
The positive, particularly fine and complex bouquet displays dominant floral notes of hawthorn, wormwood and dried bay leaves.
Its flavour is very dry and exceptionally elegant, with an aristocratic and remarkably persistent undertone of preserves and incense. It displays firm backbone, satin-like fruit and excellent breed.
Serve at 6 °C (43 °F).
