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SPARKLING WINES

Sparkling wine is a wine that, when it is sealed, produces foam, caused by the presence of carbon dioxide. The legislation stipulates that a natural sparkling wine is a wine produced by the first or second alcoholic fermentation of fresh grapes, wine grape must, which is characterized by the separation from carbon dioxide arising exclusively from fermentation and that, at a temperature of 20 ° in closed containers has a pressure of not less than 3 atmospheres and a minimum alcohol content of 9.5%. There are two types of sparkling wine: one that involves bottle fermentation and is called the Classic Method, and the other, where fermentation occurs in autoclaves, is called the Charmat Method. The spumante's history dates back to the first century AD. when Pliny the Elder quoted in his Naturalis Historia the "sparkling wines of the goddess Augusta". But the real champagne of the sparkling wine was Dom Perignon, abbot of Hautvillers in Champagne and abbey winery, who was the first to perfect the method for producing the bubbles that was called the Champenoise Method. In Italy the first to adopt this method were the Gancia, in Piedmont to 1850, in 1871 the Carpene Malvolti in Veneto, and at the beginning of 900 by Ferrari in Trentino. Today in Italy, like in the rest of the world, this name can no longer be used. In Italy it is called Classic Method, in Spain Cava, in France outside the Champagne region the name Cremant is used, in Germany Sekt is used. Vineyards Traditionally used are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.Most of the sparkling wines are produced by assembling these three varieties in varying quantities, Chardonnay gives elegance and refinement, the Pinot Noir structure and power, and the Pinot Meunier fruity aromas. If a sparkling wine is produced using only Chardonnay or white berry grapes it is called Blanc de Blancs, whereas if you are using red grape vines the name will be Blanc de Noirs. But how is a sparkling wine produced? First, it is necessary to harvest uncomplicated grapes so as to have a slightly low sugar level and a high acidity. With the grapes in the cellar, the base wine is prepared which must have a strong acidity and then be bottled for the fermentation. The pressing of the clusters must be soft, the first fraction of squeezing is the most valuable and is used for cuvèes while the second fraction is destined for the formation of the most common sparkling wines. Once the base wine is obtained, in the spring the winery will proceed to the formation of the cuvèe. The wine cellar must be very experienced and prepared, in fact, will try to assemble different wines from their origin, vine, year of production so as to obtain cuvèes that each year have characteristics of taste, complexity and structure that can be attributed to the company. If a vintage is particularly favorable, the winery may decide to use the grapes only of that vintage and in this case it will be referred to sparkling wine millesimato. Produced by our cuvèes, it is added to the so-called liquer de tirage, which is nothing more than wine, sugar and yeast. Add 24 grams of sugar because four grams are used to produce an atmosphere.Then the wine is bottled, and the bottles are sealed hermetically with crowned caps and stuck in the cellar in a horizontal position. Thus begins the foaming, where the yeasts transform the sugar into alcohol and a good amount of carbon dioxide is produced that is bottled by forming the bubbles. This process must take place at 10/12 ° temperatures so that fermentation takes place slowly and the bubbles that form, the so-called perlage, will be fine and persistent. After fermentation, the yeasts are self-destruct and precipitate to the bottom of the bottle, and remain in contact with the wine to which they will give aromas and perfumes. The longer this contact time is the better the sparkling wine you will get. Once a month the bottles are shaken so that the yeasts are suspended and do not hang on the bottom. Once the aging period has elapsed, the remuage begins, which is the practice of eliminating the yeast yeast and the lees from the sparkling wine. The bottles are put into the pupitres that are boards with several holes hooded up. The bottles are put down with their neck down and every day they are rotated so that the lees drop to the cap. Remuneration can take up to 12 months. Today, this operation is carried out automatically through the giropalettes. When all the bottles are upright, with the tip down, you go to the degorgement, which is to freeze the neck of the bottle in a coolant solution. At this point the bottle is disconnected, and due to the internal pressure the lees are eliminated. The grafting operation follows the addition of expedition liquor, a liquid made up of aged wine, distilled and variable parts of sugar depending on the type of sparkling we want to obtain, extrabrut, brut, extradry and ... if after dosé not it will put sugar. After finishing the bottling, the bottles will be put into the cellar for a few months before being sold. In sparkling wines obtained with the Charmat or Martinotti Method, the second fermentation occurs in autoclaves. It may vary from three months, Charmat Short Method, to Six Months, Long Charmat Method. Another difference with the Classic Method is that aromatic grapes such as Moscato, Brachetto and Malvasie are used, as this method is used to enhance the fresh scents of grapes. Sparkling wines usually use cold at a temperature of 6/8 ° even if it is better to propose the special cuvèes and the millesimates around the 10/12 °. Several dishes are served at the table. Perfect as an aperitif, ideal for accompanying first courses with vegetables and fish, seafood seconds. If based on Pinot Noir you can go with the salami, Parmigiano Reggiano and meat preparations.

SKU: BRT004

Bergianti's "No Autoclave" is a wine that screams at the top of its lungs the tradition of refermented in Emilia, which is not an autoclave. It comes from red grapes but inside there are also white ones. After the manual harvest of the grapes, fermentation occurs spontaneously in concrete tanks, with a second refermentation in the bottle. No clarification or filtration and negligible addition of sulfur before bottling. Refine for 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: Blend of white and red grapes.

Alcohol content: 11,5%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€15.90
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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: 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: BEF001

The Naturale Frizzante Sui Lieviti is a light and very lively wine produced with natural refermentation in the bottle. Deep yellow color, subtle and persistent perlage. On the nose floral and fruity scents, flanked by notes of citrus fruits, yeast and bread crust. In the mouth it is lively, with a good body, perfectly balanced by a good acidity. The yeast on the bottom of the bottle gives the wine softness and longevity.

Grapes: Local white grapes.

Alcohol content: 10,5%.

Aging: refermentation in the bottle

Contains suflites

€13.40
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SKU: FUR003

Alpino Macerato by Furlani is a sparkling wine obtained from a blend of local aromatic white grapes that come from pergola-grown vineyards. The grapes are harvested in late September and fermented spontaneously. The base wine is fermented in the bottle with the addition of indigenous yeasts only. Sulfur dioxide is not added and the lunar cycles for decanting are followed. It is not filtered. A sparkling wine with aromas of ripe fruit and alpine herbs on the nose. On the palate it is noted for its great freshness, drinkability and enjoyability.

Grapes: Blend of locala white grapes.

Alcohol content: 11.5%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€14.90
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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: DDU006

Gaz de Schistes by Domaine Durrman is an aromatic pet nat with citrus scents and a vibrant acidity. The name derives from the schist slopes from which the grapes come. The Pinot Blanc is macerated for three weeks before being blended with Pinot Gris and Riesling, which continue fermentation together before finishing fermentation in the bottle. Lively and spirited, it amuses with every sip.

Region: France, Alsace.

Grapes: 50% Pinot Blanc, 20% Riesling, 30%, Pinot Gris.

Alcohol content: 11.9%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€25.90
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SKU: PCP002

Malvasia "Levante 90" is a sparkling wine produced with the method of refermentation in bottle from Malvasia di Candia and Spergola grapes. It has a bright straw yellow color. The nose expresses the characteristic aromatic scents of Malvasia composed of yellow berry fruit, dried flowers, and honeyed notes. In the mouth it is lively and snappy, balanced by an excellent acidic freshness and characterized by a good aroma. Good length finish.

Region: Emilia Romagna.

Grapes: Malvasia di Candia and Spergola.

Alcohol content: 11,5%.

Aging: Bottle refermentation according to the ancestral method without disgorgement.

Contains sulfites

€13.90
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SKU: KGI002
Brand: KOI

Koi's "Lambroosklyn" is a sparkling wine made from Lambrusco Grasparossa refermented in the bottle. A wine full of fruit scents with a fresh and gastronomic drink. Excellent paired with traditional Modenese dishes such as cured meats, fried dumplings and tigelle.. 

Region: Emilia Romagna.

Grapes: Lambrusco grasparossa

Alcohol content: 12.5%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€16.90
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SKU: DPI006

Rosa per Voi is the new wine by Daniele Piccinin, obtained from the totality of Pinot Noir and a small percentage of Durella. 12 months of rest on the lees and then disgorgement. Without dosage and without liqueur. A fresh and ready-to-drink Brut nature.

Grapes: 90% Pinot noir, 19% durella.

Alcohol content: 12.5%.

Aging: 12 months on the lees.

Conatins sulfites

€20.90
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SKU: PCP004

"Libeccio 225" by Podere Cipolla is a refermented in bottle made from 100% Lambrusco Grasparossa grapes. The lively and cheerful foam, the scents of fruity, floral and yeasty fragrances combined with a lively, refreshing and delicious sip make this bottle very gastronomic and irresistibly satisfying

Region: Emilia Romagna.

Grapes: Lambrusco Grasparossa.

Alcohol content: 11,5%.

Aging: Bottle fermentation according to the ancestral method without disgorgement.

Contains sulfites

€13.90
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SKU: PCP001

"Ponente 270" is a sparkling wine refermented in the bottle that comes from a blend of Lambrusco grapes. Lively and frank with a bright ruby ​​red color with a nice lively foam. The nose expresses the classic vinous and fruity aromas of Lambrusco, embellished with gentle floral notes. In the mouth it is snappy, with great ease of drinking and disarming freshness.

Region: Emilia Romagna.

Grapes: Lambrusco (Graparossa, Sorbara, Salamino, Maestri, Montericco) 75%, Malbo Gentile 15%.

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: Bottle refermentation according to the ancestral method without disgorgement.

Contains sulfites

€13.90
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SKU: PAL005

Paltrinieri's Radice is a sparkling wine made from 100% Lambrusco di Sorbara grapes from the Cristo di Sorbara vineyard. The refermentation occurs naturally in the bottle using only indigenous yeasts. A wine with a light ruby ​​red color with intense and fine notes of violet and berries. In the mouth the taste is dry, full, fresh and with a marked flavor.

Region: Emilia Romagna.

Grapes:  Lambrusco di Sorbara.

Alcohol content: 11%.

Aging:  Refermentation int he bottle.

Contains sulfites

€13.90
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SKU: VOM001
Brand: Voltumna

Marcello ColFondo presents a pinkish color. On the nose aromas of red berry fruit with earthy and bloody notes. At the sip it is agile, with a marked agility, sapid, in short, a particular and extremely enjoyable glass.

Region: Tuscany.

Grapes: Sangiovese, Pinot noir

Alcohol content: 11,5%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€13.90
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SKU: BEF002

Rosso Colfòndo Frizzante Sui Lieviti by Casa Belfi is a sparkling wine obtained from reds with the method of refermentation in the bottle. Fruity, floral hints with spicy notes accompanied by sweet notes of sugared almonds. In the mouth acidulous and dry with a balanced tannin.

Grapes: Local red grapes.

Alcohol content: 10,5%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€13.50
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SKU: PIS001

Albone by Podere Saliceto is a sparkling wine obtained only from Lambrusco Salamino grapes. Ruby red color with purple reflections, creamy and consistent foam, blackberry and blueberry nose. In combination with fatty and structured dishes, roasted and braised, excellent with pizza.

Region: Emilia Romagna.

Grapes: Lambrusco salamino.

Alcohol content: 12.5%.

Aging: Refermentation with the Charmat method

Contains sulfites

€11.90
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SKU: FRK001

Cremant by Pierre Frick is a fresh and complex wine produced using grapes of Pinot blanc and Auxerrois. The nose gives aromas of bread crust and aromatic herbs, followed by honey notes, dried fruit and pastries. The sip is very drinkable, with excellent freshness and fragrance.

Region: Francia, Alsazia.

Grapes: Pinot blanc, Auxerrois.

Alcohol content: 11,5%.

Aging: 12 months on its own yeasts in bottle with no added sulphites

Contains sulfites

€42.90
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SKU: SOL002

SoloUva Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero is a sparkling wine made from Chardonnay grapes made according to the SoloUva method without the addition of exogenous sugars; the second fermentation in the bottle is activated by the addition of frozen must. It is a fresh and enveloping bubble, animated by a long savory finish

Region: Lumbardy.

Grapes: Chardonnay.

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: 36 months on the lees in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€25.90
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SKU: CCP004

The Brichet Colli Trevigiani IGT by Casa Coste Piane is a fresh and juicy sparkling wine made from Glera grapes with a small addition of Verdisio. The grapes come from a historic vineyard located at 400 meters above sea level. and the name of the wine is a tribute to the old farmer who took care of it. Spontaneous fermentation before aging in steel barrels until April of the year following the harvest. Then bottling with subsequent spontaneous refermentation.

Region: Veneto.

Grapes: Glera and Verdisio.

Alcohol content: 11%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€20.90
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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

€89.90
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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: 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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