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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: PAL001

The Eclipse by Paltrinieri is a sparkling light ruby-red wine, with wide and intense aromas reminiscent of blackcurrant, sour cherry, the wild strawberry and rose hips on the palate is dry, full-bodied and strong flavor and acidity

Region: Emilia Romagna.

Grapes:  Lambrusco di Sorbara.

Alcohol content: 11%.

Aging:  Produced following the Charmat or Martinotti method, with re-fermentation in autoclave.

Contains sulfites

€13.90
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SKU: LXR006
Brand: Loxarel

Refugi Reserva Brut Nature is a Traditional Method sparkling wine made from grapes grown at the Can Mayol estate in Vilobí del Penedès. Aged on the lees for 60 months and disgorged upon request, it offers elegant notes of dried fruit and toasted bread, delivering a refined, fresh, and sophisticated palate. It pairs perfectly with Mediterranean cuisine, game, and structured dishes.

Region: Spain, Penedes.

Grapes: Xarel-lo

Alcohol content: 12.5%.

Aging: At least 60 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

€35.90
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SKU: TDT002

Nouveau Nez is an elegant Pétillant Naturel made from 100% biodynamic Chenin Blanc from the Loire. Fresh, creamy, and lively, it captivates with notes of apple, pear, citrus, and honey, a fine perlage, and distinct minerality. An authentic, energetic, and irresistibly drinkable wine.

Region: France, Loire

Grapes: Chenin Blanc

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: 3/6 mounths in steel.

Contains sulfites

€29.90
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SKU: CCP005

The Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG "Frizzante ... naturally" from Case Coste Piane is a Prosecco which is produced with the technique of refermentation in the bottle, the oldest and most natural method to obtain sparkling wines. After the first fermentation, the wine is bottled and rests all winter in a cool place. With the arrival of spring and the rise in temperature, a second spontaneous fermentation in the bottle with sugars and residual yeasts begins, which produces a light and lively perlage. Its colroe is intense straw yellow. On the nose aromas ranging from white fruit to flowers. The sip is full, pulpy, beautifully fresh, fruity and highly mineral.

Region: Veneto.

Grapes: 95% Glera,5% Verdiso, Bianchetta, Perera.

Alcohol content: 11%.

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€42.90
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SKU: BCA001

Authentic hills, and bubbles that have something to say. Fresh, dry, with aromas of yellow fruit and a lovely saline note. Clean, elegant, with no sugar content or overflowing.

Region: Veneto.

Grapes: 90% Glera, 5% Bianchetta Trevigiana, 5%, Perera.

Alcohol content: 11%.

Aging: 4 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

€17.90
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SKU: SOL004

The Franciacorta Rosé Brut from Azienda Agricola Solouva ages on the lees for at least 24 months. A dosage of 3.5 g/l is added at disgorgement, enhancing its elegance and freshness. Intense aromas of red fruits are perceived on the nose, while the wine is broad and structured on the palate. The ripe fruit of the Pinot Noir once again stands out, creating a balanced, elegant, and vibrant Franciacorta.

Region: Lumbardy.

Grapes: Pinot noir

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: 24 months on the lees in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€30.90
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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: DER002

Les Sablons Durdon Bouval is a 100% Pinot Meunier Champagne from a single parcel located on sandy soils with deep layers of limestone. Vinified in stainless steel, it ages for at least 24 months on the lees. No dosage is used to preserve the purity and freshness of the fruit. The nose opens with a delicious bouquet of white fruit, citrus, and aromatic herbs. On the palate, it is distinguished by intense freshness and minerality, with an almost saline chalkiness that enhances its complexity. A true delight for lovers of Champagne with character and authenticity.

Region: France, Champagne.

Grapes: Pinot Meunier

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: At leastr 84 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

€57.90
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SKU: DER001

Durdon Bouval's Candide Champagne is a truly fascinating product from the Marne Valley, made from Chardonnay grapes from two different vintages, 2019 and 2029. Vinification takes place partly in stainless steel and partly in barriques, and it then ages on the lees for 24 months. Aromatic notes of pear, lime, and wildflowers convey freshness and minerality, while on the palate it presents a sharp freshness and savory character that make every sip enjoyable. Its good structure allows it to be enjoyed both as an aperitif and with refined dishes. In short, Durdon Bouval's Candide is an excellent choice for Champagne lovers seeking an authentic and distinctive experience.

Region: France, Champagne.

Grapes:  Chardonnay,

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: At leastr 30 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

€57.90
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SKU: VER001

The Perle Noire Extra Brut Nature by Christophe Dechannes is a Champagne with an unexpected freshness and finesse. Produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes, which come from the village of Les Riceys in the Côte des Bar. 15 months of aging on the yeasts. Suitable for an aperitif and goes perfectly with grilled fish or shellfish.

Region: France, Champagne.

Grapes: 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: 15 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

€275.90
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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: 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: 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: COT005
Brand: Cotar

The Crna Penina Terrano Spumante by Vina Cotar is an informal and vinous sparkling red wine. Insistent but fine bubbles, intensity and finesse are its main characteristics accompanied by hints of red fruit and extreme fragrance. Freshness, flavor and persistence to spare.

Region: Slovenia

Grapes: Terrano

Alcohol content: 11,5%.

Aging: 5 years in large oak barrels.

Contains sulfites

€36.90
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SKU: LQV003

Colbotto Bianco by Le Quattro Volte is a lively, agile and "shaggy" wine, which will give you a smooth and carefree sip. Produced with Malvasia and Mantonico grapes which are macerated on the skins for a few hours, before refermentation in the bottle.

Region: Calabria.

Grapes: Mantonico, Malvasia Bianca

Alcohol content: 10.5%

Aging: Refermentation in the bottle.

Contains sulfites

€17.90
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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: 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: AAM003
Brand: Arteteke

Ancestral or pet-nat method, if you prefer, it has unsuspected grit and panache. It smells of unripe raspberries and wild strawberries, the sip is dry and thirst-quenching, graceful and low in alcohol. Lively mousse, uncork with caution, to be drunk without restraint.

Region: Basilicata.

Grapes: Red grapes.

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: refermentation in the bottle.

Conatins sulfites

€16.90
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SKU: TER001
Brand: Tarlant

Tarlant's Nature Zero is a Champagne obtained from an almost equal blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Meunier. Intense and elegant, with an overwhelming freshness, it ages on the lees for almost 7 years.

Region: France, Champagne.

Grapes: 32% Chardonnay, 32% Pinot Meunier, 32% Pinot noir, 4% pinot meslier

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: 24 months on the less.

Contains sulfites

€64.90
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