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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: CAZ002

Valdobbiadene DOCG Metodo Classico by Ca' dei Zago, produced since 2010 from Glera grapes from a single vineyard in San Pietro di Barbozza with 80-year-old vines. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel with brief maceration on the skins, secondary fermentation in the bottle with 16 months of secondary fermentation. Pas dosé. Straw yellow, creamy foam, and fine, persistent perlage. Notes of white peach, pear, and apple on the nose, with delicate floral notes. On the palate, it is fresh, minerally, and savory, with great finesse.

Region: Veneto.

Grapes: Glera.

Alcohol content: 11,5%.

Aging: 16 months on the lees

Contains sulfites

€27.90
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SKU: CRO006

The Galvano by Croci is a rustic and pleasant sparkling red wine obtained from a blend of Barbera and Bonarda, produced with the method of refermentation in the bottle. The acidity and tannin balance the structure of the wine. Great drinkability.

Region: Emilia Romagna.

Grapes: Barbera and Bonarda.

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€13.90
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SKU: CAP001

Filipa Pato's 3B Blanc de Blancs is a classic method sparkling wine made from a blend of Bical, Cercial, and Maria Gomes, native Portuguese grape varieties. It is bottle-titrated and aged for 10–12 months; after disgorgement, it is topped up with base wine. The nose reveals notes of bread crust, dried fruit, and minerality. On the palate, it is elegant, aromatic, and refreshing, with inviting acidity. A pure and authentic classic method, without artifice.

Region: Portugal.

Grapes: Bical, Cercial e Maria gomes.

Alcohol content: 11.5%.

Aging: At least 10 months on the lees in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€17.90
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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: PAL001

The Eclipse by Paltrinieri is a sparkling light ruby-red wine, with wide and intense aromas reminiscent of blackcurrant, sour cherry, the wild strawberry and rose hips on the palate is dry, full-bodied and strong flavor and acidity

Region: Emilia Romagna.

Grapes:  Lambrusco di Sorbara.

Alcohol content: 11%.

Aging:  Produced following the Charmat or Martinotti method, with re-fermentation in autoclave.

Contains sulfites

€13.90
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SKU: FRI001

The Goustan Brut Nature is an excellent Blanc de Noir, made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Vinification takes place in wooden cuves, while aging on the lees lasts 24 months. The nose is seductive with hints of peach, lychee, wild strawberries, and toasted hazelnuts. On the palate, it is taut and lively, long, and very dry. Salty. It enters subtly and then begins to push forward, with a finish that plays entirely on minerality. Juicy and very persistent.

Region: France, Champagne.

Grape variety: Pinot Noir.

Alcohol content: 12.5%.

Aging: 6 months in used barriques.

Contains sulfites

€71.90
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SKU: ARC005

A tribute to Brescia and the Monastery of Santa Giulia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Coro delle Monache Franciacorta ages for 62 months on the lees and at least one year in bottle after disgorgement. It is dry, full-bodied, flavorful, and highly persistent, perfect for special occasions and refined pairings.

Region: Lumbardy

Grapes: Pinot noir.

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: At least 62 months on the lees

Contains sulphites

€38.90
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SKU: ARC002

Arcari & Danesi's Franciacorta Saten is a refined and elegant expression of pure Chardonnay. It ages on the lees for a full 40 months, a process that enhances its complexity and finesse. On the nose, it opens with delicate notes of bitter almond, creating a subtle and sophisticated aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine reveals plump fruit and a fine perlage, enveloping the palate with balance and depth.

Region: Lumbardy

Grapes: Chardonnay.

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: 40 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

€37.90
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SKU: TDT002

Nouveau Nez is an elegant Pétillant Naturel made from 100% biodynamic Chenin Blanc from the Loire. Fresh, creamy, and lively, it captivates with notes of apple, pear, citrus, and honey, a fine perlage, and distinct minerality. An authentic, energetic, and irresistibly drinkable wine.

Region: France, Loire

Grapes: Chenin Blanc

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: 3/6 mounths in steel.

Contains sulfites

€29.90
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SKU: PIS005

The “Ringadora” Cinquantamesi by Podere il Saliceto is a Metodo Classico Rosé Brut made from 100% Lambrusco di Sorbara DOP, offering an authentic and refined expression of this native Emilia variety. Bottle-fermented and aged on its lees for at least 50 months, it stands out for its freshness, elegance, and drinkability. In the glass, it shows an appealing pink hue. The nose reveals wild strawberry, delicate floral hints, a subtle gunpowder note, and vibrant minerality. On the palate, it is tense, dry, and savory, with a fine, well-integrated mousse supporting a precise, dynamic, and beautifully balanced finish.

Region: Emilia Romagna.

Grapes: Lambrusco di Sorbara.

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: 50 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

€33.90
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SKU: BCA001

Authentic hills, and bubbles that have something to say. Fresh, dry, with aromas of yellow fruit and a lovely saline note. Clean, elegant, with no sugar content or overflowing.

Region: Veneto.

Grapes: 90% Glera, 5% Bianchetta Trevigiana, 5%, Perera.

Alcohol content: 11%.

Aging: 4 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

€17.90
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SKU: WSC005

Blanc de Noir Prestige Brut Nature from Weingut Schmitt is a premium sparkling wine made from Pinot Noir grapes grown in Flörsheim-Dalsheim, on limestone and clay soils that give the wine complexity and distinctive character. After 10 months of maceration on the lees in oak barrels, the wine is produced using the Méthode Traditionelle, a classic Champagne production technique, with fermentation in the bottle to enhance its aromatic characteristics. Disgorgement occurs after 30 months of aging on the lees, ensuring a complex and well-balanced profile. The zero dosage indicates the absence of added sugars, resulting in a dry, fresh, and elegant sparkling wine, ideal for those seeking a natural and refined product.

Region: German, Rheinhessen.

Grapes: Pinot noir

Alcohol content: 11%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle

Contains sulfites

€39.90
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