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The vines take root in \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous and stony soils\u003c\/strong\u003e of medium texture, key factors in giving the wine a pronounced gustatory tension. This unique terroir allows for the production of sparkling bases with perfect balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are hand-harvested at the beginning of September and \u003cstrong\u003ewhole bunches are pressed\u003c\/strong\u003e to extract only the free-run juice. After the first fermentation at low temperature, the wine matures on the lees with gentle bâtonnage. In spring, the second fermentation is initiated according to the strict \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a slow maturation of at least thirty months. 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