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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.

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SKU: ARC008

Spumante Brut Nature Marasco is a juicy and fragrant wine made from Marasco grapes. It has a straw yellow color with a delicate perlage. On the nose hints of pear, with notes of citrus and light sensations of notes of bread. In the mouth the bubbles are fine and delicate, not intrusive, with a good body supported by a nice acidity.y.

Region: Puglia.

Grapes: Marasco.

Alcohol content: 11%.

Aging: Refermentation in autoclave

Contains sulfites

€16.90
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SKU: CDS007

Castello di Stefanago's Spumante Metodo Classico Brut Blanc de Blancs "Ancestrale" is a sparkling wine obtained from a blend of local white grapes. The disgorgement is done manually, after 24 months of permanence on the lees, and the bottles are filled with the same wine without adding anything.The result is an elegant, fresh and lively sparkling wine, with a fine and persistent perlage, ideal to accompany aperitifs or delicate dishes, offering an authentic and refined sensory experience.

Region: Lumbardy.

Grapes: White grapes

Alcohol content: 13%.

Aging: 24 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

€25.90
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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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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: FUR010

The Spumante Metodo Classico Brut by Furlani is a wine with a good structure, fresh and persistent, obtained from Chardonnay and Pinot nero grapes. Harvested manually in boxes, with a careful selection already in the vineyard. Referments and refines in the bottle, on its own yeasts, for 24 months, after a manual remuage on wooden pupitre. Ideal as an aperitif or to accompany mixed starters and light first courses

Region: Trentino.

Grapes: Chardonnay and Pinot noir.

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: 24  months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

€18.90
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SKU: SOL001

The Franciacorta Brut SoloUva is truly interesting! Aged on the lees for 18 months, it is particularly complex and captivating, with a lovely freshness and flavor. Notes of apple, peach, and sage create a pleasant harmony between fruitiness and herbaceous freshness, making it versatile for pairing with both light appetizers and more structured dishes.

Region: Lumbardy.

Grapes: Chardonnay.

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: 18 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: 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: 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: 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: ARC012

The Spumante Rosato Susumaniello is produced with the Susumaniello vine, a native Apulian variety in which L’Archetipo strongly believes. Its name recalls the name of the "donkey" in the Apulian dialect, indicating the high productivity of the plant loaded with clusters "like a donkey. The sparkling wine is vinified with the technique of refermentation in autoclave. A pleasant and fragrant sparkling wine, with a strong territorial adherence

Region: Puglia.

Grapes: Susumaniello.

Alcohol content: 11.5%.

Aging: Refermentation in autoclave.

Contains sulfites

€16.90
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SKU: BAR0010

Terzavia is a sparkling wine characterized by a strong minerality and freshness. produced with grillo grapes, it ages on the lees for at least 18 months. An energetic and fine sparkling wine, suitable to accompany appetizers and fish or vegetable first courses on important occasions.

Region: Sicily

Grapes: Grillo.

Alcohol content: 11.5%.

Aging: At least 18 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

 

€35.90
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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: 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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