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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: POV001

The Touraine AOC Methode Traditionelle Blanc from Domaine Paget is made from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes. Aged on the lees for at least nine months, it boasts fine bubbles and mineral and floral aromas. On the palate, it is long, balanced, and rounded. Excellent as an aperitif, light first courses, and fusion dishes.

Region: France, Loire

Grapes: Chenin blanc

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: Aging in contact with the yeasts for at least 9 months.

Contains sulfites

 

€22.90
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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: MMA014

Mariotti’s Spumante Stella Maris Brut Blanc de Noir Affinato in Mare represents an oenological excellence that combines tradition and innovation. A wine born from the sand and nourished by the sea, it is produced with Pinot Noir grapes. It stands out for its unique refinement in the depths of the sea, a process that enhances its freshness, aromatic complexity and mineral characteristics. Its fine and persistent perlage, accompanied by a bright golden color, anticipates an aromatic profile rich in notes of white fruits, bread crust and iodine nuances. On the palate it presents itself with an elegant minerality, a savory finish and a long persistence, making it ideal for those who want a refined and out of the ordinary tasting experience.

Region: Emilia Romagna.

Grapes: Pinot noir

Alcohol content: 12.5%.

Aging: At least 15 months on the lees, 3 of which at sea..

Contains sulfites

€55.90
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SKU: DER001

Champagne Amateur is a refined and complex Blanc de Blancs, made exclusively with Chardonnay grapes from the Premier Cru of Trépail, in the Montagne de Reims area. This champagne is distinguished by its lively freshness, minerality and impeccable elegance. On the nose, aromas of white fruit and citrus emerge, highlighting its vitality and refinement. The vinification takes place through spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks, preserving the pure characteristics of the grapes and ensuring a clean and fresh aromatic profile. The product is disgorged after at least 24 months of aging on the lees, ensuring complexity and depth. Each cuvée represents an authentic expression of a single vintage, making each bottle a true story of the terroir and the vintage of origin.

Region: France, Champagne.

Grapes: Chardonnay.

Alcohol content: 13.5%.

Aging: At least 24 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

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€149.90
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SKU: FDS002

Stella del Filare's Franciacorta Rosè displays unexpected elegance with exceptional drinkability. Made from 100% Pinot Noir from a single vineyard, the bottles are disgorged after approximately 24 months of aging on the lees. The perfect wine for celebrating and clinking glasses late into the night.

Region: Lumbardy.

Grapes:  Pinot noir.

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: 24 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

€35.90
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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: ALD001

Les Terres Jaunes by Aurélien Lemaire is undoubtedly a Champagne that represents a meeting between art and winemaking passion. With only 2,304 bottles produced, this wine stands out for its authenticity and the winemaker's rigorous and uncompromising production philosophy. The 2019 harvest, coming from the lieu dit of the same name, is the result of meticulous work: the grapes are pressed and transferred directly into barriques and demi-muids for an 11-month refinement, without any batonnage, followed by a long rest of 2 years on fine lees. This process, combined with the absence of dosage, allows the freshness and purity of the wine to emerge in all their expression. Furthermore, the label, beautifully illustrated by Robin Guinin, reflects the attention to detail and aesthetics that characterize Aurélien Lemaire's entire project. This Champagne is a sensorial experience that speaks of terroir, tradition and innovation. Without a doubt, an emerging producer to keep an eye on in the future of viticulture.

Region: France, Champagne.

Grapes: Pinot Noir.

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: At least 24 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

€79.90
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SKU: PIS004

The "Ringadora" by Podere il Saliceto is a fresh, elegant and drinkable classic method based on 100% Lambrusco di Sorbara. Refermentation in the bottle with a period of at least 18 months on the yeasts. Of a captivating pink, it offers wild strawberry, delicate floral hints, a note of gunpowder and minerality. Tense, dry and tasty in the mouth.

Region: Emilia Romagna.

Grapes: Lambrusco di Sorbara.

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: 18 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

€23.90
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SKU: FDN002

Vouvray Brut Nature by Domaine du Facteur is a classic method sparkling wine produced only with Chenin Blanc grapes which ages on the yeasts for 12 months before being bottled without dosage. Lively and very elegant, it combines the extreme freshness of the vine with its broad fruity and floral bouquet. Perfect for cheering up the aperitif.

Region: France, Loire

Grapes: Chenin Blanc

Alcohol content: 12.5%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€22.90
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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: CDU003

For the creation of Champagne Extra Brut "Bistrøtage" B.19, Charles bought the grapes from his mother Francoise Martinot, which is why both names are listed on the label. The B.19 cuvée is made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes from the 2017 harvest from the Chervey cru. One year of aging 50% in neutral oak barrels, and 50% in steel tanks. It is rosé Champagne with a predominantly fruity, citrus and mineral aromatic profile. The sip is fresh and dynamic, but very soft.

Region: France, Champagne.

Grapes: Pinot Noir.

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: At least 40 months on the lees

Contains sulfites

€99.90
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SKU: PMI001

Piccolo Bacco dei Quaroni's PBQ Cruasé is a fresh, pleasant and structured rosé sparkling wine, made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. It ages for at least 24 months on the lees, and after disgorgement, no liqueur d'expédition is added. Of a color tending towards antique pink, it opens with floral aromas and persistent notes of small ripe fruits and crusty bread. On the palate it is pleasant for its freshness and cleanliness; in a complex of good sapidity it convinces with elegance.

Region: Lumbardy

Grapes: Pinot noir.

Alcohol content: 11.5%.

Aging: Permanence on noble lees for at least 24 months.

Contain sulfites

€26.90
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