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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: 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: CJR001

Christophe Lindenlaub's Crémant Brut is a wine produced according to the traditional method, which reveals the great finesse and complexity typical of the best crémants. Made with 100% Riesling grapes, this wine stands out for its fresh and mineral character, typical of the Alsatian terroir. On the nose, it presents elegant aromas of citrus fruits, white flowers and mineral notes, while on the palate it is lively and well balanced, with a pleasant effervescence and a long persistence. Christophe Lindenlaub's care and passion in the production of this wine are reflected in its quality and its connection with the territory, making it an excellent choice for those looking for a refined sparkling wine representative of the Alsatian winemaking tradition.

Region: France, Alsace.

Grapes: Riesling.

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€32.90
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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: MOV005
Brand: Movia

The Pure Bianco is a sparkling wine produced with the ancestral method obtained from Chardonnay and Ribolla yellow grapes. The nose reveals fruity aromas with an original and unique character. The mouth is fresh, mineral with a long persistence.

Region: Slovenia.

Grapes: 70% Chardonnay, 30% Ribolla.

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: 4 months in barriques.

Contains sulfites

€33.90
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SKU: PMO001

Peter Lauer produces different versions of Riesling, and in this case he offers it in an unusual effervescent guise. Its Cremant is based on riesling and ages on the lees for 20 months. It has an intense straw yellow color with a fine and persistent effervescence. The nose has a fruity aroma with notes of white peaches and apricots, combined with pleasant sensations of croissants in the background. The sip is fresh and reactive, long and supported by a beautiful acidity typical of riesling. It closes with a long and clean finish.

Region: Germany, Moselle.

Grapes: Riesling.

Alcohol content: 12.5%.

Aging: 20 months on the lees.

Contains sulfiets

€28.90
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SKU: PUL001

The Saumur Brut AOC by Domaine de la Paleine is a sparkling wine (Cremant) obtained from a blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and Grolleau Gris. Refine from 18 months to 36 months depending on the vagaries of the weather. Undosed degorgement, without adding sulfur. A wine of great flavor, fragrant and mineral. It is versatile and ideal to be consumed during informal aperitifs.

Region: France, Loire

Grapes: 60% Chenin, 20% Chardonnay, 10% Cabernet franc, 10 Grolleau gris.

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: 12 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

 

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€20.90
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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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