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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: BRT003

Bergianti's "San Vincent" is a wine made from Lambrusco di Sorbara grapes produced with the method of refermentation in the bottle. It was born in memory of a trip to France, to the Champagne lands, during the festivities dedicated to the patron saint of vineyards and winemakers.  Refine two years on the lees. A fresh and taut wine, pleasant and refreshing, with hints of wild strawberries and bread crust.

Region: Emilia Romagna

Grapes: Lambrusco di Sorbara

Alcohol content: 11.5%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€18.50
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SKU: VIO006

Aldo Viola's "Brutto" is a wine with a beautiful freshness and minerality, with a velvety bubble that fills the palate. Soothing and juicy, it is a wine to spend on fish preparations, even better if stewed. Summer riot..

Region: Sicily.

Grapes: Catarratto.

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains suflites

€16.90
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SKU: CDO004

The Lambrusco by Camillo Donati is presented in a ruby ​​red glass with violet reflections. The nose is full of aromas of red fruit and vinous notes. On the palate it is full-bodied, with a strong, harmonious personality, with excellent acidity and a light tannic texture that is perfect to pair with traditional dishes. A glass of "My Lambrusco" is you are immediately there to look for ano

Region: Emilia Romagna.

Grape variety: Lambrusco Maestri.

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

 

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SKU: CDS007

Castello di Stefanago's Spumante Metodo Classico Brut Blanc de Blancs "Ancestrale" is a sparkling wine obtained from a blend of local white grapes. The disgorgement is done manually, after 24 months of permanence on the lees, and the bottles are filled with the same wine without adding anything.The result is an elegant, fresh and lively sparkling wine, with a fine and persistent perlage, ideal to accompany aperitifs or delicate dishes, offering an authentic and refined sensory experience.

Region: Lumbardy.

Grapes: White grapes

Alcohol content: 13%.

Aging: 24 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

€25.90
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SKU: CAG003

Ratatuja is a sparkling wine that comes from a mix of 7 white grapes. Full and original, minerality, fruit and flowers are the scents perceptible at first impact. Once tasted, freshness and flavor give the liquid great drinkability aided by a fine bubble as a constant background.

Grapes: White grapes.

Alcohol content: 11,5%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€16.90
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SKU: OLI001

Lune Noire ExtraBrut is an extraordinary example of the classic method, the result of Domaine Oinea's long and consolidated experience in the production of sparkling wines. Made from 100% Xinomavro grapes, this effervescent wine stands out for its aging on the yeasts which lasts between 18 and 24 months, helping to develop complexity and depth in the aromatic profile. In the mouth, Lune Noire ExtraBrut presents itself with a lively freshness, supported by a fine and persistent carbonation. The marked minerality makes each sip extremely dynamic and inviting, making it an ideal option for those looking for an engaging tasting experience. Thanks to its versatility, this sparkling wine lends itself to accompanying a variety of informal occasions, making it perfect for adventurous and curious palates, always looking for peculiar and quality labels. A real jewel to discover, perfect for those who want to get off the beaten path in the world of wines.

Region: Greece.

Grapes: Xinomavro.

Alcohol content: 11.2%.

Aging: At least 18 months on the lees

Contains sulfites

€25.90
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SKU: BRT007

Olivia is the new creation of Bergianti, obtained from Oliva grapes, typical of the area. Wine where drinkability is very satisfying, and which, as soon as it is uncorked, is already finished.

Grapes: Oliva.

Alcohol content: 12.5%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contiens sulfites

€17.90
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SKU: PSN002

The Saldalama by Podere Sotto il Noce is a juicy and drinkable sparkling wine made from red grapes produced with the method of refermentation in the bottle. After the manual harvest of the grapes, fermentation takes place spontaneously in concrete tanks, with a second refermentation in the bottle. A fresh and taut wine, pleasant and refreshing, with hints of wild strawberries and bread crust.

Denomination: Sparkling wine

Grapes: Local red grapes.

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€16.90
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SKU: CDS007

Castello di Stefanago's Spumante Metodo Classico Brut Nature 48 is produced with 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Very particular sparkling wine with golden yellow reflections, simple and intuitive that evokes the scent and flavor of ripe fruit with fragrant notes of pastry and aromatic herbs. Abundant foam, continuous, subtle, discreet, creamy perlage, with a soft and balanced taste with a gentle acidity. Ideal as an aperitif, suitable for the whole meal.ing.

Region: Lumbardy.

Grapes: Pinot noir

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: 48 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

€31.90
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SKU: IFF001

Frisant Bianco del Farneto is a frank sparkling white wine, pleasantly sparkling and easy to drink and smooth. Obtained from Spergola and Sauvignon grapes with the method of spontaneous refermentation in the bottle. Strictly unfiltered.

Regione: Emilia Romagna

Grapes: Sperola and Sauvignon.

Alcohol content: 11,5%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle

Conatins sulfites

€15.90
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SKU: CDS007

The Spumante Metodo Classico Brut Blanc de Blancs "Ancestrale" by Castello di Stefanago is a sparkling wine obtained from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Disgorging is done manually, after 24 months on the lees, and the bottles are filled with the same wine without adding anything. The sparkling wine has golden yellow reflections, offering a very particular and fascinating profile, with a scent and flavor that recall ripe fruit, accompanied by fragrant notes of pastry and aromatic herbs. Its abundant foam and continuous, thin and discreet perlage give it a creamy and inviting appearance. On the palate, it stands out for its soft and balanced taste, enhanced by a gentle acidity that enhances its freshness. It is ideal as an aperitif and lends itself well to accompanying the entire meal.

Region: Lumbardy.

Grapes: Pinot noir

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: 24 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

€25.90
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SKU: FUR010

The Spumante Metodo Classico Brut by Furlani is a wine with a good structure, fresh and persistent, obtained from Chardonnay and Pinot nero grapes. Harvested manually in boxes, with a careful selection already in the vineyard. Referments and refines in the bottle, on its own yeasts, for 24 months, after a manual remuage on wooden pupitre. Ideal as an aperitif or to accompany mixed starters and light first courses

Region: Trentino.

Grapes: Chardonnay and Pinot noir.

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: 24  months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

€18.90
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SKU: ANC004
Brand: Ancarani

Ancarani's "Indigenous" is a sparkling wine that was born with the method of refermentation in the bottle from Trebbiano grapes. It is a lively, lively and strong personality wine, straw yellow in color with a fine and persistent foam. The nose is expressed with hints of yellow fruit, field herbs, iodine notes and bread crust. On the palate it is lively and energetic, fresh and with good flavor. Indigenous is able to give an energetic and refreshing taste.

Region: Emilia Romagna.

Grapes: Trebbiano romagnolo.

Alcohol content: 11.5%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle

Contains sulfites

€13.90
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SKU: PSN001

Cattabrega, a sparkling rosé wine produced from a blend of tipical red ​​grapes that come from old vines grown in a biodynamic regime.  On the nose it expresses itself with aromas of small wild berries such as raspberry and wild strawberries, followed by floral notes. On the palate it is fresh, fragrant and of good persistence.

Denomination: Sparkling rosè wine

Grapes: Blend of lcal red grapes.

Alcohol content: 11%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€16.90
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SKU: CDO007

"Mio Sauvignon" is a wine with a fine and elegant bubble, and with a pleasant persistence. The nose has intense and aromatic aromas with floral notes and vegetal hints. In the mouth the pleasant freshness of the bouquet stands out, elegant and with good persistence. Typical of the grape variety.

Region: Emilia Romagna.

Grape variety: Sauvignon.

Alcohol content: 13%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

 

€17.90
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