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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: 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: 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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SKU: FIS001

Naolta is a sparkling wine obtained with the technique of fermentation in the bottle using white grapes. It has a pale straw yellow color with a fine and persistent foam. The nose is fragrant and floral and fruity aromas can be recognized, with hints of pear, apple and almond combined with the characteristic notes of yeast and delicate nuances of "bread crust". The sip is striking for its extraordinary drinkability, it is very fresh, light, with excellent minerality and flavor.

.Grapes: White grapes.

Alcohol content: 10%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€13.90
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SKU: SOL001

The Franciacorta Brut SoloUva is truly interesting! Aged on the lees for 18 months, it is particularly complex and captivating, with a lovely freshness and flavor. Notes of apple, peach, and sage create a pleasant harmony between fruitiness and herbaceous freshness, making it versatile for pairing with both light appetizers and more structured dishes.

Region: Lumbardy.

Grapes: Chardonnay.

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: 18 months on the lees in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€23.90
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SKU: HUL001

One of Savoy's most captivating Cremants. Sukhwan Ha's Chant des Flocons captivates from the first sip with its crystalline energy, ultra-fine perlage, and extraordinary mineral freshness. Made from Jacquère and Altesse grapes, it expresses all the purity of the Alpine terroirs of Chignin and Torméry. On the nose, it releases aromas of citrus, white flowers, and fresh peach, accompanied by delicate nuances of brioche from the lees aging. On the palate, it is taut, vibrant, and savory, with an irresistible mouthfeel that immediately invites a second glass.

Region: France, Savoi

Grapes: 90% Jacquère and 10% Altesse.

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: At least 12 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

 

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€32.90
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SKU: CDU005

Charles Dufour's Extra Brut Champagne "Bulles de Comptoir 13 - Cuisine du Dimanche" is a Champagne from the Côte de Bars region, made from a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Blanc. Most of the blend (65%) is from the 2022 vintage, with the remaining 20% being Reserve grapes from 1982-2021. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. Aged in Burgundian barrels and large oak barrels. No fining or filtration is performed before bottling.

Region: France, Champagne.

Grapes: 60% Pinot Noir, 30%, Chardonnay, 10%, Pinot Blanc.

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: In Burgundian pièce and large barrel.

Contains sulfites

€65.90
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SKU: SOL003

Solouva Open is a sparkling wine made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes that ages for at least 20 months on the lees. On the nose, it has a scent of strawberries and lemon with a very light dusting of cinnamon. On the palate it is dry, incisive, immediate and delicious, with a balanced acidity that enhances its freshness. On the palate, the fresh red fruit returns, enriched by a hint of black pepper and a persistent mineral tension.

Region: Lumbardy.

Grapes: Pinot noir

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: 20 months on the lees in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€23.90
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SKU: VAL003

The Vino Spumante di Qualità Metodo Classico Brut Rosè by VentiVenti is an excellent expression of the Sorbara terroir, obtained from 100% Lambrusco di Sorbara grapes. This sparkling wine stands out for its intense and refined aromas of red fruits and rose petals, enriched by a delicate complexity deriving from the sparkling process. On the palate, it is enveloping and tasty, with an incisive minerality balanced by a soft creaminess that enhances its structure. Its fine and persistent perlage highlights the characteristic freshness of Sorbara, making it ideal to pair with delicate dishes and seafood, such as raw and local dishes. A versatile and refined wine, perfect to accompany special and convivial moments.

Region: Emilia Romagna.

Grapes: Lambrusco di Sorbara

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging:  Refermentation int he bottle.

Contains sulfites

€20.90
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SKU: MOS002

The Corte Roncolato by Meggiolaro is a classic method sparkling wine made with Durella grapes. This wine is born from spontaneous fermentation, without the addition of sugars (not dosed), and is refined on the lees in the bottle for a period of 36 months, thus ensuring complexity and depth of flavor. It is an ideal product for lovers of natural and long-maturing bubbles, with an authentic and refined character.

Region: Veneto

Grapes: 95% Durella, 5% Garganega

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: At least 36 months on the lees

Contains sulfites

€23.90
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SKU: RER002

The Le Celles-Lès-Condé Autre Cru "Les Echaudèes" from Rousseaux-Batteux is an interesting expression of Champagne, with a particular focus on Pinot Meunier, which represents 100% of the cuvée. The vines, with an age of 40 years, grow in the prestigious cru of Celles-Lès-Condé, known for its microclimate and soil favorable to viticulture. The choice to ferment in oak barrels gives the wine complexity and depth, while the 14-month aging in wood helps to further develop its aromas and give it an elegant structure. The relatively low dosage of 2-3 g/l underlines the intent to maintain the purity and authenticity of the wine, allowing the character of Pinot Meunier to express itself at its best. This Champagne has typical fruity and floral notes, with a fine texture and freshness that make it suitable both for an aperitif and to accompany more elaborate dishes. The care and attention that the producers dedicate to this Champagne reflects a winemaking tradition that enhances terroir and variety.

Region: France, Champagne.

Grapes:Pinot meunier

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: 20 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

€75.90
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SKU: BRE003

Domaine Breton's Vouvray Dilettante Brut is the vinous equivalent of a pear cider, with tender honeyed notes and a delicate effervescence that keeps the wine bright and smooth at the same time. Blend of different vintages from vines over 40 years old. Manual harvest and selection of grapes that come from vines located on clayey soils in Silex. Spontaneous fermentation of the base wine. Second fermentation in the bottle and two years on the lees before disgorgement. A perfect wine, the right wine to celebrate and make the glasses clash until late at night!

Region: France, Loire.

Grapes: Chenin blanc.

Alcohol content: 13.5%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€28.90
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