The blend sees 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Nero and the wine rests for 36 long months on the lees to produce an extremely creamy and inviting sparkler that is elegant and sophisticated yet genuine at the same time. Yeasty notes of bread crust and apple pie are the most obvious aromas but are soon followed by stone fruit, honey and well-balanced mineral tones.——M.L.(12/15/2007)—— 90

Toasty to the point of having a popcorn-like quality, but in between those toasted, buttery notes you’ll find zesty lemon and apple. Solid if a bit of a one-note pony, but it’s spunky and clean, and the overall impression is largely positive. Imported by Prestige Wine Imports Corp.——M.S.(12/15/2005)—— 87