VINEYARDS: Estate vineyards are planted on clay- and limestone-rich soils, unique to the region, with topsoils of gravel, the classic terroir of Grave.

AGE OF VINES: 20 years, on average

WINEMAKING: Hand-harvested. Pressed full cluster (color extracted during pressing); fermented on selected yeasts in temperature-controlled tanks. Second fermentation in tank (Charmat method) on fine lees. Aged briefly in tank (three months) before bottling. Residual sugar 8 grams/L.

TASTING IMPRESSIONS: Fine bubbles. Bright rose in the glass. A vinous sparkling wine, with red fruits, currants, wild strawberries and rose petals.