Italy

LOREDAN GASPARINI

Prosecco Spumante extra dry

$93.00
A Prosecco overflowing with fruit, fine and elegant.
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Casa Bianca is the passion of the Palla family. Together, they continue the commitment to transform the flavors of these hills into the excellences of the land. More than 30 hectares stretch as far as the eye can see in the Alta Marca Trevigiana between the regions of Asolo , Conegliano and Valdobbiadene . Thanks to the lands suitable for vines, rich in ferrous and mineral elements, the estate preserves the principles of tradition by associating them with the innovations of modernity, different contributions which are found in the quality of their prosecco.

Prosecco undergoes 2 alcoholic fermentations. Then, the second fermentation is carried out using the “Charmat” method: fermentation in a closed tank to trap the bubbles. The addition of sugar and yeast leads to the production of CO2 and then the sparkling wine obtained is transferred to the bottle. This is an amazing Prosecco with fine, long-lasting bubbles , a lovely creamy foam and a straw yellow color. We can detect floral notes and white fruits, accompanied by aromas of stone fruits and acacia. On the palate it is incredibly fragrant and lively, with notes of apple, pear , melon , apricot and white peach intertwined with citrus. The finish is delicate and fresh, with a lemon zest on the tongue making it dangerously drinkable.

Grape varieties : 100% Glera

Alcohol : 11%

Guard : 1-5 years

A very high quality Prosecco which will be a hit with your aperitifs but also with vegetable dishes and salads, fish dishes with exotic flavors, with mild cheeses or even with a pear tart for dessert.

Ah Italy, what a beautiful hedonistic country, people of the Dolce Vita, but what difficulty in understanding its wine organization! The key to understanding the naming system in Italy is to think of it as several small countries rather than a single homogeneous country because each region has its own naming system. Italy can, however, give wine lovers a multitude of wines with varied and unique flavors and styles, as well as bottles filled with surprise and creativity. Unfortunately, it also produces a large quantity of soulless and characterless wines which are sold under their most useful and commercially reputable name: Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Valpolicella, Lambrusco, Prosecco and many others...



But let's talk a little history, viticulture in Italy dates back to ancient times and it originated in Greece. The Etruscans would have planted vines and Greek immigrants would have improved and modified the grape varieties who subsequently called this country "Oenotria": the country of wine. At the height of the Roman Empire, wine held an important place in daily life and certain regions already stood out for the excellence of their product. The Romans also established numerous vineyards in Europe, leaving an indelible testimony to their invasion.



Today Italy is the largest wine producer in the world, ahead of France. Italy is divided into three climatic areas. The northern mountains experience a fairly harsh mountain climate. The “middle of the boot” plain is the domain of the continental climate with cold winters and hot, stormy summers. In the "southern part of the Italian boot" the Mediterranean climate reigns with very hot and very dry summers without forgetting the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. In summary, Italy produces wines of great variety thanks to its 200 different grape varieties, many of which originate from their lands. It is a country just as complex as its wines which deserve to be explored!

Veneto


Veneto is a major tourist and wine region located in the northeastern part of Italy. Veneto is a little smaller than some of the more important production regions such as Piedmont, Tuscany, Lombardy, Puglia and Sicily but in terms of production it now exceeds Puglia which for a long time was the region most important production. From a tourist point of view the region is blessed with the city of Venice, the Alps and the Dolomites. The best known wines of the region are Valpolicella and Amarones for the reds, Soaves for the whites and of course Prosecco which over the last 10 years has exploded on the international scene. The main grape varieties are Glera for Prosecco, Garganega for Soave, Merlot, Corvina for Valpolicella and Pinot Grigio.

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