Byron C Mayes

8.9

Star bright pale gold. Fine persistent bubbles and quickly dissipating white mousse. Inviting nose of ripe pear and candied brioche. Confirmed on the medium palate which adds light white pepper and baked green apple. Finish is moderate and continues the palate. Form acidity, of course, but not in an aggressive way. Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco yield a Blanc de Blancs sparkler light enough for a starter but with enough weight to support light to medium fare. Drink now — 6 months ago

Tom Riley

9.1

2013. Late spring afternoon on the patio with your favorite meats and cheese, and this is your wine. Bright fruit, mouth-watering acid, savory aromas and flavors. Balanced. Hides it's 14% abv exceptionally well. Versatile. A dangerously delightful quaffer. Bliss Wine Imports. $20 something. — 8 years ago

Byron C Mayes

8.9

Pale salmon pink; fine, persistent bubbles. Dried strawberries, cantaloupe, and bitter cherry on the nose, adding toasted brioche and an ashen quality on the medium palate. Mouthwatering high acidity (of course) from entry to moderate finish. Fine example of Italy's true answer to Champagne. Great as a starter or accompaniment to salmon, roasted poultry, and other light to medium fare. Drink it when you buy it. — 8 months ago

Jo Florradikal

8.9

floral, blossom, citrus peel (lemon), minerality, wet stones, pears, finishes clean, a bit hot but acidity driven that balanced he heat out — 7 years ago

Mark Calkin

9.1

Extra Brut, 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Blanc — 6 years ago

with Claudine

Shengli Hu

8.9

Leesy, nutty, and very saliny. Harvested in 2012. 42 months on lees. — 6 years ago