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Sparkling wine or Champagne, classic method or charmat method? Spumanti di Valdobbiadene, Prosecco, or Bollicine della Franciacorta? Here is a brief guide to understanding the different processing methods. In the Classic Method and in Champagne, refermentation takes place in the bottle. After the first fermentation, the base wine thus produced, usually with a very marked acidity, is bottled with the addition of the so-called liqueur de tirage, a mixture of sugar, yeast and wine capable of starting the refermentation in the bottle, thus producing the carbon dioxide that gives the wine the traditional foam, the so-called "perlage". In general, the second fermentation lasts a few weeks, then the wine will remain in contact with its fine lees for a period of time ranging from a few years to decades, acquiring aromas and aromas that characterize it, in short, the more time the better. When the winemaker decides that it is the time for disgorgement, the bottles are shaken and rotated periodically to allow the lees to flow towards the cork, in a special container called bidule. This operation can last months, in fact today this work is done with machines called giropallets. When all the dregs are in the bidule the cork is removed by quickly uncorking the bottle so that there is no dispersion of wine and bubbles. There are two opening procedures: freezing the neck of the bottle so as to solidify the lees, or with a more traditional method called a la voleè, used above all in the case of magnums. The bottle is then topped up with the so-called liqueur d'expedition consisting of wine, brandy and sucrose. Depending on the amount of liqueur added, sparkling wines are divided into: pas dosè, extra brut, brut, extra dry, and sweet. In Italy there are many wineries producing sparkling wines Metodo Classico, and the best ones are found in Franciacorta, and in Trentino. In the Charmat or Martinotti Method instead, the refermentation takes place in an autoclave and the yeast sediment is eliminated by isobaric filtration before bottling. It is a method invented by the Italian Federico Martinotti, director of the Royal Oenological Station of Asti, but which was patented by the French engineer Eugène Charmat. It requires shorter processing times, even if there is a short method that lasts 3 months and a long one that usually lasts 6 months. It is used for those vines that can express fresh and fruity aromas such as Moscato, Riesling, Glera, and Muller Thurgau. The Charmat method allows to obtain both sweet and dry sparkling wines and is used to produce Asti spumante, Moscati, Prosecco and aromatic Malvasia. There is a third method for the formation of bubbles called the Ancestral Method. The "Ancestral Method" is the oldest and most natural procedure for obtaining sparkling wines characterized by a delicate and persistent perlage. An example of all, are two regions of great tradition such as Emilia Romagna with its Lambrusco or Veneto with its Prosecco "con il fondo". Looking beyond Italy, the Blanquette in Languedoc-Roussillon in France stands out. In the Ancestral method the fermentation is stopped at a precise sugar content, necessary to guarantee the recovery of the same after bottling, without the additional addition of sugars and yeasts. With the arrival of the first warm, usually in spring, the fermentation starts again with the formation of bubbles, or as the French say, a slightly sparkling "petillant". These wines that do not undergo disgorgement usually appear turbid and present the classic smell of bread crust due to the action of yeasts.

SKU: BCA002

ColFondo Agricolo Colli Treviagiani IGT di Bele Casel is a sparkling wine obtained through the refermentation in the bottle, a traditional method of the Asolo hills for many generations. The grapes used are Glera and local varieties such as Bianchetta Trevigiana and Perera, which grow on marly-clayey soils. The nose perfumes are constantly evolving, fresh and fruity aromas in the first months of life, after the year from the date of bottling complexity and intensity are the masters. The sip is mineral, almost salty, persistent. There remains the light hint of bread crust and a light and pleasant bitter taste typical of prosecco.

Region: Veneto.

Grapes: Glera.

Alcohol content: 11%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€13.90
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SKU: TMA003

Tippi di Tenuta Macchiarola is a fresh and drinkable sparkling wine that comes from Primitivo grapes in pureza with the method of refermentation in the bottle. The aromas are fragrant and intense on the nose, while on the palate it is very fresh and balanced. A wine that has its freshness and ease of drinking.

Region: Puglia.

Grapes: Pimitivo.

Alcohol content: 11,5%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€16.90
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SKU: PIS002

Falistra is a 100% Lambrusco di Sorbara produced with the method of refermentation in the bottle. Cherry pink in color, with a fine and light perlage. Notes of cherry, black currant and blackberry stand out on the nose. In the mouth it has excellent freshness, good minerality, and a finish that leaves a pleasant fruity sensation.

Region: Emilia Romagna.

Grapes: Lambrusco di Sorbara.

Alcohol content: 11,5%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€13.90
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SKU: FUR008

The "Antico" sparkling wine is obtained using white grapes that come from vineyards over 35 years old grown in Trentino pergola on medium-textured limestone soils. Spontaneous fermentation for the formation of the base wine and re-fermentation in the bottle after it remains to refine on the lees for two years. It is not opened and no sulfur is added before it is put on the market. It has a slightly turbid straw yellow color with lively bubbles. Classic aromas of bread crust, flowers and light mineral notes on the nose. In the mouth great drinkability, pleasantness and all the experience of the yeasts that enhances the mineral strength of the alpine place.


Grapes: White grapes.

Alcohol content: 11.5%.

Aging: Some months in the bottle on the lees.

Contains sulgites

€15.90
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SKU: FUR004

The Metodo interrotto Brut Nature Rosè by Furlani is obtained using a bledn of red and white grapes that come from old vineyards that grow on soils of calcareous origin. Spontaneous fermentation for the formation of the base wine and re-fermentation in the bottle where it remains to refine on the lees for two years. It is not opened or dosed and without the addition of sulfur dioxide before being put on the market. It has a slightly turbid pink color with lively bubbles. Classic aromas of bread crust, flowers and light mineral notes on the nose. In the mouth great drinkability, pleasantness and all the experience of the yeasts that enhances the mineral strength of the alpine place.

Grapes: Red and white grapes.

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: In the bottle 2 years on the lees.

Contains sulfites

€18.90
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SKU: LST002

La Staffa's "Mai Sentito" is a sparkling wine made from Verdicchio grapes with the method of refermentation in the bottle. It is an immediate expression, fresh, dry and very thirst-quenching: aromas of fruit, yeasts and bread-making and a soft, dynamic and lively sip.

Region: Marche.

Grapes:  Verdicchio

Alcohol content: 11,5%.

Aging:  Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€13.90
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SKU: RUS002

Crémant du Jura is a wine made from 100% chardonnay grapes. Second fermentation and aging on the lees for at least 16 months. Blossomed it is filled with the same wine. It offers a crystal color with light pale yellow reflections. The nose offers notes of ripe pear with important mineral notes. The palate is fresh, fat, concentrated on white fruit. The minerality in the finish accentuates the freshness.

Region: France, Jura.

Grapes: Chardonnay.

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: On the lees for at least 16 months.

Contains sulfites

€32.90
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SKU: BEF001

The Naturale Frizzante Sui Lieviti is a light and very lively wine produced with natural refermentation in the bottle. Deep yellow color, subtle and persistent perlage. On the nose floral and fruity scents, flanked by notes of citrus fruits, yeast and bread crust. In the mouth it is lively, with a good body, perfectly balanced by a good acidity. The yeast on the bottom of the bottle gives the wine softness and longevity.

Grapes: Local white grapes.

Alcohol content: 10,5%.

Aging: refermentation in the bottle

Contains suflites

€13.40
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SKU: PIS001

Albone by Podere Saliceto is a sparkling wine obtained only from Lambrusco Salamino grapes. Ruby red color with purple reflections, creamy and consistent foam, blackberry and blueberry nose. In combination with fatty and structured dishes, roasted and braised, excellent with pizza.

Region: Emilia Romagna.

Grapes: Lambrusco salamino.

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: Refermentation with the Charmat method

Contains sulfites

€11.90
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SKU: FRK001

Cremant by Pierre Frick is a fresh and complex wine produced using grapes of Pinot blanc and Auxerrois. The nose gives aromas of bread crust and aromatic herbs, followed by honey notes, dried fruit and pastries. The sip is very drinkable, with excellent freshness and fragrance.

Region: Francia, Alsazia.

Grapes: Pinot blanc, Auxerrois.

Alcohol content: 11,5%.

Aging: 12 months on its own yeasts in bottle with no added sulphites

Contains sulfites

€42.90
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SKU: FUR003

Alpino Macerato by Furlani is a sparkling wine obtained from a blend of local aromatic white grapes that come from pergola-grown vineyards. The grapes are harvested in late September and fermented spontaneously. The base wine is fermented in the bottle with the addition of indigenous yeasts only. Sulfur dioxide is not added and the lunar cycles for decanting are followed. It is not filtered. A sparkling wine with aromas of ripe fruit and alpine herbs on the nose. On the palate it is noted for its great freshness, drinkability and enjoyability.

Grapes: Blend of locala white grapes.

Alcohol content: 11.5%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€14.90
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SKU: CAG001

Carolina Gatti's Bolle Bandite is a fresh and mineral sparkling white wine produced with the method of refermentation in the bottle. It has a straw yellow color tending to gold with a nose that smells of ripe white fruit. The mouth is fresh balanced by a pleasant citrus mordant.

Grapes: White grapes.

Alcohol content: 11,5%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€14.90
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