Wine obtained from Chardonnay grapes with a straw-yellow color with greenish reflections, a delicate, characteristic, fruity aroma, a savory, dry, full-bodied flavour. Recommended as an aperitif and with fish, shellfish and mollusc dishes.
Red wine IGT from the hills of Mantua Alto Mincio An excellent wine with a very intense ruby color is obtained from the delayed harvesting of the Merlot grapes, with a fruity and spicy aroma, a full, dry, harmonious and overall very pleasant flavour.
Great wine with a dark red colour, fruity, spicy bouquet, full, very harmonious and pleasant taste.
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.
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.
Lively wine with pleasant notes that release freshness and intensity of fruity aromas, definitely versatile and bewitching.
It develops all the classic characteristics of the grape and knows how to thrill with its freshness and its elegant game of aromas.
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.
Characterized by its ampelographic composition, that is to say for the vines allowed for its production, delicate pleasant almost crunchy in its pleasantness to drink.
Luminous harmonies made of delicate intensity and elegant shades with rosy shades make it the wine of the long tradition of our hills.
Bold and decisive wine but its aromatic soul blends in a fascinating symbiosis with soft and full aromas.
Intense ruby red colour. Floral aroma of violet and intense fruity aroma of small red fruits, cherries, blackberries. The taste is sweet and sparkling.
It has an intense ruby red color of excellent transparency. On the nose there is a slight rose and berries. Well present and soft tannins.
Intense ruby red colour. Intense bouquet with notes of violet. The taste is full, well structured, slightly tannic.
Very deep and dense cherry red colour. The perfume, after the light notes of overripe fruit and plum jam, opens up to toasted and spicy sensations of extreme elegance. On the palate it is warm, full, with important but sweet tannins. It is a long aging wine.
Ruby red color of excellent transparency with coppery and brilliant reflections. Olfactory sensations: great cream of spices and plum pulp. There are hints of rose and berries, typical of the variety, mixed with vanilla notes. Wine with a great extractive concentration: the enveloping roundness on the palate is due to the well-developed tannins and the oenological clarity of execution.
Intense purple red color with violet reflections. Its bouquet with the clear fruit of black cherry and blackberry then opens up to floral, vegetable and spice hints typical of the vine and not deriving from the wood. Great cream of fruit. On the palate the tannins of the wine are well present and blend with the pulp. It has a good structure, is lively and inviting.
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. Golden yellow colour. Bouquet rich in white flowers and fruity with hints of exotic fruit, toasted hazelnuts, with hints of honey and toasted bread. 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).
Production notes 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). Tasting notes The sparkling Bonarda Oltrepo' Pavese by Berté Cordini has an intense ruby red color with violet hues. Intense bouquet reminiscent of violets, cherries and wild berries. The taste is full and lively.
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.
Even in Contadi Castaldi 's Brut, as in all the other products, chardonnay has an absolute protagonist role. The result is a sparkling wine rich in fragrance, never predictable, which favors smoothness and an accessible sensorial language. A Franciacorta with a balanced and versatile style, perfect for any occasion.
Alma Cuvée is born from the skilful union of about 60 of the 120 harvest selections obtained in the cellar. About 100 selections come from the same harvest and are identified with extreme care in 107 parcels distributed in 10 different municipalities of Franciacorta ("horizontal assembly"). To this vast patrimony of olfactory and gustatory variations are then added the aromas and flavors of particular "reserve wines" from different harvests ("vertical assembly"). A unique cuvée, which with its elegant complexity represents the most complete and often mysterious soul of Franciacorta.
The Franciacorta DOCG Cuvèe Brut "Alma" by Bellavista comes from the skilful union of about 60 of the 120 harvest selections obtained in the cellar. About 100 selections come from the same harvest and are identified with extreme care in 107 parcels distributed in 10 different municipalities of Franciacorta ("horizontal assembly"). To this vast patrimony of olfactory and gustatory variants are then added the aromas and flavors of particular "reserve wines" from different vintages ("vertical assembly"). A unique cuvée, which with its elegant complexity represents the most complete and often mysterious soul of Franciacorta.
It is told through a sensory profile that evolves giving altogether sapidity, freshness, finesse, elegance and agility: the result is simply superlative, given by the Franciacorta Non Dosato "Alma Grande Cuvée", labeled Bellavista . A bubble that wants to become the symbol of the purest essence of the lands of Franciacorta, proposing a sip with which Bellavista drops its mask, retracing its history in a contemporary key. Here then is that every detail - label included - becomes a reference to the concept of harmony, both external and connected to the precious content. The apparent - and intended - aesthetic minimalism, again, finally connects with a Franciacorta that remains suspended in time, as if to recall the impossibility of finding glasses of a similar caliber.
Curtefranca Rosso Zenighe di Bosio has an intense red color to the eye. On the nose there are hints of red fruits, spices and leather.
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.
Straw yellow in color, it has a balanced bouquet with notes of yeast and white flowers; on the palate it has a bubble
This Curtefranca Rosso DOC is an excellent wine to accompany first courses of land cuisine and white meats. Try it with polenta with mushroom sauce. The optimal serving temperature is 18 ° C and the alcohol content reached is 13.5% Vol.
Upon visual examination it announces itself with a beautiful golden color. Pear, tropical fruit, citrus peel and a slight hint of hazelnut are embellished with a subtle spicy background, dominated by vanilla. On the palate it moves with an enveloping and tasty sip, round, with good structure, with a perfect balance between flavor and acidity. Perfect with fish main courses, cooked with important preparations, it is also to be tried with recipes based on molluscs and crustaceans. Absolutely to try with the lobster au gratin with fine herbs.
Discover the delicious secrets of Lombardy wines
Wines from Lombardy? If you're a wine enthusiast, chances are you've heard of this Italian region. Lombardy is one of the largest regions of the Italian peninsula and one of the main producers of wines. It is a region with a large variety of wines, from whites to reds, which can satisfy everyone's taste.
In this article, we'll explore some of Lombardy's most delicious wines, from the best-known to the lesser-known wines, and discover the secrets they hide. Let's find out together what the wines of Lombardy are and what are their most interesting characteristics.
Lombard wines
Lombardy is a wine-rich region, with a large variety of wines produced from around 5,000 vineyards. The best known and most appreciated wines are Franciacorta and Valtellina Superiore, two great white wines, but Lombardy also offers a wide range of red wines, such as Valtellina Superiore, Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Pinot Noir.
The wines of Lombardy have a unique and unique taste profile, with fruit aromas, spicy notes, good structure and considerable complexity. The wines produced in this region also have a characteristic mineral flavour, a consequence of the volcanic soils of the area.
Franciacorta
Franciacorta is one of the most appreciated wines of Lombardy. It is a sparkling white wine produced with the Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco grape varieties, grown in the hills of Franciacorta.
Franciacorta wines are characterized by an intense straw yellow colour, a fruity aroma of apple, pear, apricot and citrus fruits, and a harmonious flavor with notes of apple, pear, apricot, honey and spicy notes.
The Upper Valtellina
Valtellina Superiore is another highly appreciated wine from Lombardy. It is an intense red produced with the Nebbiolo vine variety and grown in the Valtellina, a mountainous region of Lombardy.
Valtellina Superiore wines are characterized by an intense bouquet of berries, cherries and spices, and a velvety flavor with notes of berries, cherries, chocolate, tobacco and vanilla.
The Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is another popular red wine from Lombardy. It is a wine with an intense ruby red color, produced with the Pinot Nero vine variety and cultivated in the Lake Como area.
Pinot Noir wines from Lombardy are characterized by an intense bouquet of berries, cherries, spices and a complex flavor with notes of berries, cherries, chocolate, tobacco and vanilla.
What makes the wines of Lombardy special?
The wines of Lombardy are special for a variety of reasons. First, they are made with unique vine varieties, such as Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Furthermore, they are produced in a region rich in history and tradition, with volcanic soil and a mild climate that create ideal conditions for the production of quality wines.
Furthermore, Lombardy is one of the main Italian regions for the production of wines, with around 5,000 vineyards producing quality wines. These vineyards produce high-level wines, with intense aromas, great complexity and great persistence.
How to enjoy the wines of Lombardy?
There are many ways to enjoy the wines of Lombardy. An easy way is to sample the wines on a visit to the region, where you can visit some of the best wineries in the area.
Furthermore, it is possible to taste the wines of Lombardy in a local restaurant, where you can choose from a wide selection of local wines. Furthermore, it is possible to buy the wines of Lombardy in specialized shops or online.
Appellation Wines of Lombardy: A Complete Guide
Lombardy is one of the most important regions of Italy for the production of wine. Thanks to its geographical position and its diversity of soils, this region has been able to produce some of the best Italian wines. In this article, we will provide you with a complete guide to the appellation of wines in Lombardy, explaining the main wine areas and the most important wines.
The denomination of the wines of Lombardy
The appellation of the wines of Lombardy is divided into four main categories:
DOC
The Denomination of Controlled Origin (DOC) indicates a specific wine area and a series of rules that must be followed in the production of wine. Some examples of DOC wines from Lombardy include Franciacorta, Garda Classico and Valcalepio.
DOCG
The Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin (DOCG) is a higher quality denomination than the DOC. The DOCG wines of Lombardy include Valtellina Superiore, Franciacorta Satèn and Moscato di Scanzo.
IGT extension
The Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) is a more generic denomination than the DOC and DOCG. The IGT wines of Lombardy include Terre Lariane, Ronchi Varesini and Rubino di Cantavenna.
Table wine
Vino da Tavola is the simplest and least restrictive denomination. However, there are still some rules that must be followed when making wine. The table wine of Lombardy includes the Rosso di Valtellina and the Bianco di Custoza.
The wine areas of Lombardy
Lombardy is divided into several wine areas, each of which produces unique and distinctive wines.
Valtellina
The Valtellina wine area is located in the northern part of Lombardy, near the border with Switzerland. This area is famous for the production of Valtellina Superiore, a red wine with an intense and full-bodied flavour.
Franciacorta
The Franciacorta wine area is located in the central part of Lombardy, near Lake Iseo. This area is famous for the production of Franciacorta, a classic method sparkling wine similar to Champagne.
Garda Classic
The Garda Classico wine area is located in the eastern part of Lombardy, near Lake Garda. This area is famous for the production of Garda Classico, a dry and fresh white wine.
Beyond Pavese
The Oltrepò Pavese wine area is located in the southern part of Lombardy. This area is famous for the production of wines such as the Bonarda dell'Oltrepò Pavese, a light and fruity red wine.
In conclusion, the wines of Lombardy are among the best in Italy, thanks to the combination of favorable climate, geographical position and diverse soils. With its great variety of DOC, DOCG, IGT and table wines, Lombardy offers a vast choice of wines to satisfy every taste.
What are the main DOC wines of Lombardy?
Some of the major DOC wines of Lombardy include Franciacorta, Garda Classico and Valcalepio.
What are the main DOCG wines of Lombardy?
The main DOCG wines of Lombardy include Valtellina Superiore, Franciacorta Satèn and Moscato di Scanzo.
What are the main IGT wines of Lombardy?
The main IGT wines of Lombardy include Terre Lariane, Ronchi Varesini and Rubino di Cantavenna.
What are the wine areas of Lombardy?
The main wine areas of Lombardy include Valtellina, Franciacorta, Garda Classico and Oltrepò Pavese.
What are the most famous wines of Lombardy?
Some of Lombardy's most famous wines include Franciacorta, Valtellina Superiore, and Moscato di Scanzo.
Which are the main wine cellars of Lombardy?
There are many famous wine cellars in the Lombardy region. Here are some of the main wineries in Lombardy:
Ca' del Bosco : located in the Franciacorta area, it is one of the most famous wineries in the region. Here the famous Franciacorta is produced, a classic method sparkling wine similar to Champagne.
Nino Negri : located in the Valtellina area, it is one of the oldest and most respected wineries in the region. Here Valtellina Superiore is produced, a red wine with an intense and full-bodied flavour.
Bellavista : located in the Franciacorta area, it is a famous winery for the production of high quality sparkling wines. Their Franciacorta Satèn is particularly appreciated.
Mamete Prevostini : located in the Valtellina area, this winery produces some of the best wines of the region, including the famous Sforzato di Valtellina.
Castello di Cigognola : located in the Oltrepò Pavese area, this winery is famous for the production of wines such as Bonarda dell'Oltrepò Pavese and Pinot Noir.
These are just some of the most famous wineries in Lombardy, but there are many others that produce high quality wines and are well worth a visit.