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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: SER001

Etienne Sandrin's "Beauregard" Champagne is a Blanc de Noirs with great character, produced exclusively from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Its perlage is fine and delicate, lending elegance and refinement to every sip. The nose opens with a fruity and mineral bouquet, dominated by intense notes of small red fruits reminiscent of cherries, raspberries, and currants, accompanied by mineral nuances that add complexity. On the palate, it is fresh and compact, with a structure that enhances the savory and mineral notes, culminating in a persistent and harmonious finish. This Champagne stands out for its elegance and balance, ideal for pairing with refined appetizers, fish dishes, or simply for a moment of celebration.

Region: France, Champagne.

Grapes: Pinot noir

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: 36 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

€104.90
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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: 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: 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: VAL002

The Blanc de Blancs Spumante Brut Metodo Classico by VentiVenti is an elegant wine produced exclusively with 100% Pignoletto grapes. This sparkling wine stands out for its enveloping and tasty structure, enriched by fruity notes and a sharp contrast given by the minerality. Its fine and persistent perlage enhances its freshness and refinement.

Region: Emilia Romagna.

Grapes: Pignoletto

Alcohol content: 11%.

Aging:  Refermentation int he bottle.

Contains sulfites

€18.90
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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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