Caracteristics: Colour Straw yellow, with pale green highlights. Mousse A mousse of soft, creamy foam, with a long-lasting perlage of pin-point bubbles. Bouquet Rich and lingering, with nuances of fruit and blossoms over yeast and crusty bread. Palate Clean, full-bodied, with pronounced, appealing fruit and zesty acidity. The proportion of varieties making up the cuvée may vary slightly each year. On average they are: 30% chardonnay from Franciacorta, 30% chardonnay from Trentino, 30% pinot noir from Oltrepò Pavese, and 10% pinot blanc from Alto Adige. White grapes will predominate. Cuvée assembled from carefully-selected grapes in DOC vineyards in exceptional growing areas of Franciacorta, of Trentino-Alto Adige (with a Berlucchi Press House in Lavis, near Trento), and of the Oltrepò Pavese (Berlucchi Press House in Casteggio, near Pavia).

Serving suggestions: Ideal as an aperitif, with all antipasti, but perfect as well with dishes featuring fish, rice, pasta, light meats, full-flavoured fish, and with fresh or medium-aged cheeses.