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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: ADV001
Brand: Divella

The Blanc De Blancs of Divella is a sparkling wine made from Chardonnay grapes coming from vineyards at about 400 meters above sea level that rest on calcareous and clayey soils of ancient formation, rich in fossil material that gives minerality to the sparkling wine. Elegant and fragrant wine that is fermented in concrete tanks, barriques and tonneau, and which ages for at least 20 months on the lees, then dégorgement and in the bottle without adding diliqueur d'expedition.

Grape variety: Chardonnay.

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: 38 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

€45.90
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SKU: SOL002

SoloUva's Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero is made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. Aged on the lees in bottle for 36 months, it stands out for its mineral freshness and elegant aromatic profile. With delicate notes of citrus and white fruit, it's enriched with a light hint of yeast that enhances its finesse. The long, savory, and persistent finish emphasizes its structure and cleanliness, making it ideal for those seeking a refined wine.

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: PMI001

Piccolo Bacco dei Quaroni's PBQ Cruasé is a fresh, pleasant and structured rosé sparkling wine, made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. It ages for at least 24 months on the lees, and after disgorgement, no liqueur d'expédition is added. Of a color tending towards antique pink, it opens with floral aromas and persistent notes of small ripe fruits and crusty bread. On the palate it is pleasant for its freshness and cleanliness; in a complex of good sapidity it convinces with elegance.

Region: Lumbardy

Grapes: Pinot noir.

Alcohol content: 11.5%.

Aging: Permanence on noble lees for at least 24 months.

Contain sulfites

€26.90
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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: 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: 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: ARC005

A tribute to Brescia and the Monastery of Santa Giulia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Coro delle Monache Franciacorta ages for 62 months on the lees and at least one year in bottle after disgorgement. It is dry, full-bodied, flavorful, and highly persistent, perfect for special occasions and refined pairings.

Region: Lumbardy

Grapes: Pinot noir.

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: At least 62 months on the lees

Contains sulphites

€38.90
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SKU: ARC002

Arcari & Danesi's Franciacorta Saten is a refined and elegant expression of pure Chardonnay. It ages on the lees for a full 40 months, a process that enhances its complexity and finesse. On the nose, it opens with delicate notes of bitter almond, creating a subtle and sophisticated aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine reveals plump fruit and a fine perlage, enveloping the palate with balance and depth.

Region: Lumbardy

Grapes: Chardonnay.

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: 40 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

€37.90
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SKU: PMI001

The Crete Pinot Noir Frizzante vinified as a white wine from Piccolo Bacco dei Quaroni is a fresh and immediate wine, an unusual and convivial interpretation of Pinot Noir. Vinification as a white wine yields a clear and fragrant wine, while the light effervescence makes it smooth and pleasant for any informal occasion.

Region: Lumbardy

Grapes: Pinot noir.

Alcohol content: 11%.

Aging: Permanence on noble lees for at least 6 months.

Contain sulfites

€9.90
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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: ARC009

Arcari & Danesi's Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero is an authentic expression of pure Chardonnay, crafted exclusively from grapes sourced from prestigious vineyards in the municipalities of Capriolo and Coccaglio. Aged on the lees for 30 months, no liqueur d'expédition is added after disgorgement, preserving its purity and authenticity. The result is a Franciacorta with an intense and mineral nose, elegant notes of white flowers and fresh citrus. On the palate, it is savory, upright, and crisp, with a freshness that enhances its structure and pleasantness.

Region: Lumbardy

Grapes: Chardonnay.

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: 40 months on the lees.

Contains sulfites

€28.90
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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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