Very pleasant and aromatic, a sweet sparkling white wine to be uncorked in company at the end of a meal, perhaps with a dessert or typical pastry.
Spumante Brut Starlight 4 Valli Love for the land and passion for wine is the constant that has always accompanied the generations of the Ferrari & Perini families. A sensitivity that comes from afar, which brings with it ancient and immutable values, such as respect for nature, constancy, the hard work that our predecessors employed to allow us to carry on the beautiful profession of the winemaker up to the present day. The most important moment of the company's development is the birth of Cantine 4 Valli, in 1952. The choice placed at the base of our philosophy, also referred to in the name, consists in the ability to best represent the typicality of the Colli Piacentini wines. In fact, the Cantine 4 Valli transform their own grapes and grapes purchased only and exclusively in the vineyards of the Piacenza hills. It is a real service center to which a series of companies distributed throughout the Piacenza area belong.
Meticulous selection of the grapes, with subsequent soft pressing and fermentation of the must at a controlled temperature. The sparkling base ages for 7 months in steel on the lees. At the end a long refermentation in the bottle for 30 months which leads the wine to have a more intense and decisive body. Pouring it into the glass, it reveals itself with beautiful straw-colored nuances with marked floral scents and flan bread crust. The excellence of Franciacorta from the Le Vedute house, expression of balance and very long persistence.
Grape selection. Subsequently they are cold macerated for 12 hours, and pressed. The sparkling base obtained ages for 7 months in steel on the fine lees. To complete the production cycle, another long refinement in the bottle for 26 months. Pouring it into the glass, it reveals itself with beautiful soft pink nuances, and begins to inebriate with hints of red and black fruits, such as blueberry and cherry. On the palate then a wonderful balance between the acidic note and the tannins, which make it an excellent accompanying sparkling wine.
Meticulous selection of the grapes, with subsequent soft pressing and fermentation of the must at a controlled temperature. The sparkling base ages for 7 months in steel on the lees. At the end a long refermentation in the bottle for 30 months which leads the wine to have a more intense and decisive body. Pouring it into the glass, it reveals itself with beautiful straw-colored nuances with marked floral scents and flan bread crust. The excellence of Franciacorta from the Le Vedute house, expression of balance and very long persistence.
Grape selection. Following a soft and delicate pressing with a fermentation in steel at a controlled temperature, while partly in barriques. The sparkling base is aged on the lees for 7 months. While the aging on the lees lasts another 24 months in the bottle. Beautiful cloudy straw yellow colour. Fine and persistent perlage. On the nose it has floral hints of white flowers which complement the hints of bread crust and yeasts. On the palate it is very persistent due to the part of the wine that is barricaded; with a good persistence given by the acidic content.
The butterfly as a symbol of elegance. A light and persuasive flight. A moment that wants to be captured as an expression of nature in its most aesthetic form. Grape selection. This is followed by a soft and delicate pressing with fermentation in steel at a controlled temperature. The sparkling base is aged on the lees for 6 months. While the aging on the lees lasts another 18 - 24 months in the bottle. Beautiful bright and luminous straw yellow colour. Fine and persistent perlage. On the nose it has floral hints of white flowers which complement the hints of bread crust. On the palate it is very complex and balanced with good acidity and bubbles that make it drinkable.
Paint | Rosè Brut sparkling wine of a soft pink color with slight more intense reflections, good foam. The perlage is fine and persistent. The scent is fresh, floral, with notes of red apple, cherry and bread crust. The taste is lively, balanced, with a fresh acidity.
Spumante Brut Varnish is crystalline in colour, yellow with greenish reflections, with a light, fine, rapid perlage. It has a pleasant, fruity, floral, intense, flagrant aroma. On the palate, a development of CO2, lively acidity, good acidity/sugar balance.
Obtained from the soft pressing of grapes Chardonnay and a Pinot Noir from vineyards located in a hilly area. Part of the must is fermented in oak barrels French and matured on the fermentation lees e part is vinified in steel. Permanence on the lees for a minimum of 48 months. Dry and savory with some rounded notes on the part of the wine that ages in wood. Complex, deep and rich.
Obtained from the soft pressing of grapes Chardonnay from vineyards located in the area foothills. Vinification takes place in steel tanks. Permanence on the lees for a minimum of 24 months. Franciacorta Brut expresses personality of the company. Fresh, played on a balanced persistence which refers to dried fruit and citrus fruits.
Ideal wine for those who like the typicality of Prosecco, but without bubbles. Straw yellow in color with greenish reflections, it is distinguished by the characteristic bouquet of green apple, acacia flowers and wisteria. Excellent combination of fullness and flavor. Excellent throughout the meal based on light dishes, fresh and medium-aged cheeses.
NANI DEI BERTI - Banks of Col San Martino: A tribute to the energy and initiative of Giovanni Follador, father of Gianfranco, so nicknamed. Refined sparkling wine of noble quality, very fine perlage in a splendid combination of bouquet and flavours. An excellent Superiore with a pale straw yellow color, with typical greenish reflections. Lively and very fine perlage with an intense bouquet of citrus, almond and acacia flowers. Excellent balance of acidity and fragrance, well structured with a dry finish. Important wine, good aperitif. Its sapidity and balanced structure make it suitable for light first and second courses, excellent with tasty cheeses.
Delicious sparkling wine with a fresh and lively taste, a bright pale pink vintage with good structure and persistence, based on Glera grapes with a blend of 10% Pinot Noir. The base wines are obtained from cryomacerated grapes according to the Gianfranco Follador method ®, with fermentation in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Pinot Noir is vinified in red as per the disciplinary. Second fermentation in autoclave, according to the Martinotti-Charmat method, with regular refermentation with at least two months of rest on the lees. Intense hint of fruit, in particular apple and white-fleshed peach, with pleasant notes of red fruits, blackberry, wild strawberries and currants. An excellent accompaniment to any aperitif, it is interesting to pair with cold cuts, cured meats in general and even aged cheeses.
Important sparkling wine with a fine and persistent perlage. The bubbles that caress the palate enhance the finesse and elegance of the wine… The project of producing a classic method with native vines was born a long time ago with an enormous passion for bubbles and culminates, after years of study, in the production of the first local classic method e especially with the wonderful possibility of maturing this wine inside the caves of Toirano (SV) winding and suggestive in one of the most beautiful corners of Liguria. The caves represent the perfect cellar and "basura" is the witch who gives her name to one of the most suggestive rooms. A short distance away from the remains of the cave bear and from the evidence of prehistoric man who lived 12,000 years ago rest the our bottles in the darkness, silence, cold and constant humidity of the cave. In June 2011 with the first transfer to the cave, done by hand, bottle after bottle, begins a splendid alliance between wine, history and culture enthusiastically supported by the Superintendency of Archaeological Heritage of Liguria e from the municipality of Toirano. The right synergy capable of enhancing this portion of the western Ligurian hinterland as unique in its beauty as in its harshness.
Rosé sparkling wine with a fine, soft, intense and persistent perlage, with an intense onion skin pink colour. The smell is fine, broad, elegant… The project of producing a classic method with native vines was born a long time ago with an enormous passion for bubbles and culminates, after years of study, in the production of the first local and especially with the wonderful possibility of maturing this wine inside the caves of Toirano (SV) winding and suggestive in one of the most beautiful corners of Liguria. The caves represent the perfect cellar and "basura" is the witch who gives her name to one of the most suggestive rooms. A short distance away from the remains of the cave bear and from the evidence of prehistoric man who lived 12,000 years ago rest the our bottles in the darkness, silence, cold and constant humidity of the cave. In June 2011 with the first transfer to the cave, done by hand, bottle after bottle, begins a splendid alliance between wine, history and culture enthusiastically supported by the Superintendency of Archaeological Heritage of Liguria e from the municipality of Toirano. The right synergy capable of enhancing this portion of the western Ligurian hinterland as unique in its beauty as in its harshness.
It has a brilliant straw yellow color with a thin perlage. The bouquet expresses fruity notes of apple, peach and orange.
The color is straw yellow with greenish notes, the fruity scent with citrus notes, persistent. Good structure, excellent freshness, full and intense flavour. Excellent as an aperitif, it accompanies all fish-based dishes revealing a predilection for shellfish and seafood, even raw.
Cuvée made only in exceptional years, when Pinot Noir reaches perfection, Mariella is a unique and unforgettable bubble that anyone who loves the genre cannot miss. A blend composed of 90% Pinto Nero and the remaining 10% Chardonnay, Mariella ages for 62 to 70 months according to the Classic Method and stands out for its elegance and complexity, given by the subtle balance between the austerity of Pinot Noir and the softness of Chardonnay, characteristics that give it a remarkable expressive richness and a prominent place in the Franciacorta panorama.
A perfumed wine, which conquers for its original gustatory freshness. The style is played on the search for harmony between complexity and pleasantness. The color is straw yellow, with a fine and persistent perlage. The nose is fresh and elegant, with clear aromas of hawthorn, bread crust, balsamic notes, nuances of rennet apple, dried figs and peanuts. Soft in the mouth, but not sweet, it has a fresh and pleasant taste. The finish is long and decisive, of great gustatory pleasure.
Reserve of an intense yellow color, it has a very fine perlage, a complex bouquet that ranges from floral to ripe fruit with spicy and yeast notes.
The only organic wine certified for biodiversity in Abruzzo. The winery selects the yeasts on pollen from the local flora. The bee collects the nectar of the flowers and, to preserve it, uses lactic ferments and yeasts, a practice that is a million years old. From this pollen the yeasts are selected for the fermentation of this wine. Ideal with raw and fried fish, risottos and medium-aged cheeses.
Spontaneous fermentation Without added sulphites Unfiltered with bottom Natural stabilization Sulphite-free, Organic, Vegan and Biodynamic Wine Demeter certified produced with the Ancestral method
Prosecco wine produced with glera grapes grown in the hilly areas of the denomination which extends for 15 municipalities between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene.
White foam, soft and rich; fine and persistent perlage. Straw yellow color with bright golden reflections. Bouquet rich in white flowers and fruity with hints of pear and tropical fruit. On the palate it is fresh and inviting, complex and full of balance.
White foam, soft and rich; fine and persistent perlage. Straw yellow color with bright golden reflections. Bouquet rich in white flowers and fruity with hints of pear and tropical fruit. On the palate it is fresh and inviting, complex and full of balance.
Pinot Noir Berté Cordini sparkling wine with a fine and persistent perlage. Lemon yellow with delicate golden hues. Intense aroma with pleasant citrus notes, dried fruit and pastry. Soft and delicate bubbles, intense and refreshing taste with well balanced acidity. Long finish.
Soft and rich foam, fine and persistent perlage. Classic, brilliant, crystalline pink colour. Floral and fruity bouquet with hints of rose petals, strawberry, red fruits and fine pastries. On the palate it is full, fresh, complex and harmonious.
The vine is 100% Croatina grown in the most suitable areas of the Oltrepò Pavese on a mixed type of soil tending towards clayey limestone. The vineyards are trained with low-yield espaliers (50-60hl/ha). Manual harvest when perfectly ripe, usually at the end of September/first week of October. 4-day maceration in contact with the skins and alcoholic fermentation at a temperature of 25°C. The second fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature (16–18°C).
Wine type: sparkling rosé. Soil type: clayey limestone. Breeding system: Counter-espalier. Altitude: From 150 to 250 m. slm Exposure: North-East. Average age of the vineyard: 18 years. Yield: 10,000 kg/ha. Harvest: From mid to late August. Vinification: After destemming and crushing, the must is left in contact with the skins for 24 hours, after which the solid parts are separated from the liquids. This is followed by clarification and controlled fermentation. The second fermentation takes place in an autoclave at a controlled temperature (17°C). Ageing: No ageing, young wine.
Intense ruby red with violet hues, intense, sweet and warm aroma of fruit and spices. The sweetness is accompanied by a right fresh note which adds to a pleasant tannic presence.
"Om De Fer" Brut Blanc de Blancs è un grande metodo classico prodotto dalla famiglia Dorigati col desiderio di creare uno spumante di alta qualità partendo dalla cuvèe di tiraggio, con l’intento di abbinare all’evoluzione e alla complessità tipiche del metodo classico, la grande freschezza delle bollicine trentine. Per questo il 30% delle uve vengono vendemmiate quando hanno raggiunto una maggiore maturazione in confronto a quelle raccolte per produrre la classica base spumante, questo apporta volume e complessità. Vengono poi utilizzate botti vecchie, ciò aiuta lo Chardonnay ad avere la fase ossidativa prima della presa di spuma, mentre per aumentare la complessità olfattiva vengono mischiate con piccole partite di Chardonnay di precedenti raccolte. I vigneti sono coltivati sulle colline pedemontane ghiaiose calcaree di Mezzocorona, colline Avisiane Trentino Alto Adige, ad una altitudine di 200-500 m s.l.m. I vitigni sono allevati a pergola trentina semplice e la vendemmia viene effettuata manualmente nella prima decade di Settembre. La vinificazione prevede una pressatura soffice con frazionamento dei mosti, fermentazione in barrique per un quarto della massa, con affinamento in acciaio inox e barrique vecchie prima del tiraggio; infine avviene un periodo di circa 24 mesi di affinamento sui lieviti. Nel calice sfoggia una bellissima veste di colore giallo paglierino, con perlage fine e persistente. Il profumo si rivela particolarmente intenso e complesso, lievemente agrumato, con sentori di mela cotta e dolci di pasticceria. La spuma è molto avvolgente e fine. In bocca risulta estremamente morbido, merito di una buona struttura ed equilibrio acidico. Estremamente fresco nella beva. Questo è l’OM DE FER: un metodo classico nato per dare gioia e piacere! Un calice estremamente versatile, perfetto come aperitivo e per brindare in ogni occasione, che si abbina perfettamente a qualsiasi piatto marinaro.
Il Trentino è una terra indubbiamente vocata alla produzione di basi spumanti. Se si aggiunge una produzione artigianale e rispettosa delle tradizioni ecco che si ottiene TRENTODOC, ovvero il metodo classico trentino.è da questi presupposti che nel 1986 nasce METHIUS TRENTO DOC grazie all’amicizia tra due amici enologi: Carlo Dorigati ed Enrico Paternoster. Il Trento Doc Methius è prodotto solo nella tipologia riserva, a sottolineare la qualità eccelsa di questo prodotto e la sua unicità. La cantina d’invecchiamento, ubicata a Mezzocorona (Trentino), risale ai primi del 1900, è completamente interrata e costruita con i “volti a botte” quasi tutti in pietra squadrata. Qui le bottiglie di Methius sostano per 60 mesi, a temperatura e umidità pressoché costanti tutto l’anno. Il nome “Methius” deriva dalla ricerca di un toponimo locale che accomuna l’origine del prodotto aziendale al territorio di nascita. L’etimo del nome scelto si perde nella storia. Si sa che già nel 1150 (Principe Vescovo e Mainardo II conte di Tirolo) il nome delle due borgate site nella “Piana Rotaliana” erano: Methius Coronae (oggi Mezzocorona) e Methius Sancti Petri (oggi Mezzolombardo) ove il radicale comune “Methius” deriva dal celtico e latino volgare.
Il Trentino è una terra indubbiamente vocata alla produzione di basi spumanti. Se si aggiunge una produzione artigianale e rispettosa delle tradizioni ecco che si ottiene TRENTODOC, ovvero il metodo classico trentino.è da questi presupposti che nel 1986 nasce METHIUS TRENTO DOC grazie all'amicizia tra due amici enologi: Carlo Dorigati ed Enrico Paternoster. Il Trento Doc Methius è prodotto solo nella tipologia riserva, a sottolineare la qualità eccelsa di questo prodotto e la sua unicità. La cantina d'invecchiamento, ubicata a Mezzocorona (Trentino), risale ai primi del 1900, è completamente interrata e costruita con i "volti a botte" quasi tutti in pietra squadrata. Qui le bottiglie di Methius sostano per 60 mesi, a temperatura e umidità pressoché costanti tutto l'anno. Il nome "Methius" deriva dalla ricerca di un toponimo locale che accomuna l'origine del prodotto aziendale al territorio di nascita. L'etimo del nome scelto si perde nella storia. Si sa che già nel 1150 (Principe Vescovo e Mainardo II conte di Tirolo) il nome delle due borgate site nella "Piana Rotaliana" erano: Methius Coronae (oggi Mezzocorona) e Methius Sancti Petri (oggi Mezzolombardo) ove il radicale comune "Methius" deriva dal celtico e latino volgare.
Intense and sparkling ruby red dry wine. Fruity and persistent bouquet with hints of cherry and violet. Fruity, fresh, lively and pleasantly harmonious on the palate. Recommended with red, grilled, roasted and boiled meats. It goes well with Asian cuisine. Serve at a temperature of 12-14 °C.
Testacalda is a 100% Classic Method Lambrusco di Sorbara Spumante made with the ancient and traditional method of refermentation in the bottle with final disgorgement. Ideal with cured meats, ramen, noodles, but also carbonara pasta. Serve at a temperature of 6 – 8 °C.
Trovador is a Lambrusco obtained from Sorbara grapes which is then re-fermented with an ancient method done exclusively in the bottle. Therefore obtained through a production process in which the final disgorgement is not performed, thus differentiating itself from the classic methods of production of Lambrusco. In this way a particular wine is produced whose scents are perceived in a more distinct and natural way.
The Cantina di Soliera Lambrusco Grasparossa Amabile wine is a sweet sparkling ruby red wine, of an intense red color, vinous, fruity with hints of violet, obtained from the natural fermentation of Lambrusco Grasparossa grapes. Lively, evanescent foam with a deep pink colour.
Sparkling semi-dry ruby red wine. It shows itself among fruity scents characteristic of Lambrusco, obtained from a natural fermentation. Lively sparkling and effervescent mousse. Mainly indicated in combination with typical dishes of the Romagna tradition including fresh pasta and cured meats.
It is produced with 100% Chardonnay grapes, rigorously harvested and selected by hand. The first fermentation, which takes place partly in steel and partly in barrique, is followed by 5 months refinement in the same containers and second fermentation, by refermentation in the bottle, with a full 5 years refinement on its own yeasts.
Live wine, organic and biodynamic (Demeter) with spontaneous fermentation, without added sulphites, unfiltered, with fermentation lees.
Fulvio Beo Classic Method Ca' Rugate has a straw yellow color with greenish reflections, it is a sparkling wine with a fine and persistent perlage. The nose releases a delicate hint of yeast with pleasant fruity notes. Harmonious, almost velvety flavour, with a dry finish.
Delicate hints of freshly baked croissant crust, with references to spices and notes of white peach, accompanied by a vigorous and enveloping drink, supported by a whipping and crystalline acidity.
Sparkling Wine Sales: How to Choose the Best and Pair It with Food
Sparkling wine is a festive and lively wine, ideal for accompanying celebrations and convivial gatherings. In Italy, sparkling wine production is highly diverse and includes a wide range of varieties, from Prosecco to Champagne, including Franciacorta and Trento DOC .
In this article, we'll guide you through the world of sparkling wines, with tips for choosing the right wine for your preferences and occasions, food pairings, and tasting suggestions.
How are sparkling wines produced?
Sparkling wines are produced through a fermentation process that allows the wine to produce bubbles. There are two main methods for producing sparkling wines: the Classic Method and the Charmat Method.
Each sparkling wine has its own production method, which influences both its flavor and final price. The main production methods are the Classic Method, the Charmat Method, and the Martinotti Method.
The Classic Method is the most expensive and artisanal method used to produce high-quality sparkling wines such as Champagne. In this method, the second fermentation takes place in the bottle, with the yeast settling at the bottom of the bottle and being removed through the disgorging process. This process requires considerable time and attention, which is reflected in the final price of the product.
The Charmat Method is used to produce lighter, fruitier sparkling wines. In this method, the secondary fermentation takes place in large stainless steel tanks, where the wine is kept under pressure to create carbonation. After fermentation, the wine is filtered and bottled.
The Martinotti Method , also known as the Italian Method or the Tank Method, is a modern method used to produce high-quality sparkling wines such as Prosecco. In this method, the secondary fermentation takes place in large stainless steel tanks, where the wine is kept under pressure to create carbonation. After fermentation, the wine is filtered and bottled.
In addition to the production method, the type of grape used also influences the flavor and final price of the sparkling wine. The main grape varieties used to produce sparkling wines are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Glera.
Chardonnay is a white grape used to produce high-quality sparkling wines like Champagne. It has a fruity flavor and a buttery note.
Pinot Noir is a black grape used to produce high-quality sparkling wines such as rosé Champagne. It has an intense and complex flavor, with notes of berries and spices.
Glera is a white grape used to make Prosecco. It has a fresh and fruity flavor, with notes of green apple and pear.
Ultimately, choosing a sparkling wine depends on your personal taste and the occasion for which you're drinking it. Sparkling wines are an excellent choice for parties and celebrations, but they can also be enjoyed as an aperitif or with a light meal. With the wide range of sparkling wines available on the market, there's sure to be one to suit every taste and budget.
