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Barbara
€14.90
Istenič
Slovenia
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Bizeljsko - sremič
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White wine
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Medium dry
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The basic line in the Istenič sparkling wine range.Usually demi sec or dry, it is made from laški rizling, chardonnay and rumeni plavec, and spends at least 18 months on lees.
Bellavista Alma Assemblage Franciacorta
€37.41
Bellavista
Italy
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Franciacorta
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White wine
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Extra brut
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Dynamic, with a mineral finish that adds depth and character. It reveals significant structure combined with profound balance and harmony. Its natural freshness is combined with stylistic maturity, creating a complete and satisfying tasting experience.
Alcohol level
12,5 %
Colour
white wine
Country
Manufacturer
Region
Franciacorta
Structure
sparkling wine
Sugar level
extra brut
Variety
White Cuvee
Contains
sulfit
Bellavista Alma Grande Cuvee Franciacorta
€36.20
Bellavista
Italy
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Franciacorta
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White wine
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Brut
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77% Chardonnay, 22% Pinot Nero, and 1% Pinot Bianco grapes are mixed together into the perfect marriage of flavours. All of these grapes play beautifully off of one another.The youthful and persistent bubbles bring joy to the palate, which itself is full of fruit, minerals, and pastries. The freshness contained within this bottle makes Bellavista Alma Gran Cuvée Franciacorta Brut the perfect spirit to join in your next celebration. Taste the best that Franciacorta has to offer.
Alcohol level
12,5 %
Colour
white wine
Country
Manufacturer
Region
Franciacorta
Structure
sparkling wine
Sugar level
brut
Variety
White Cuvee
Volume
0,75
Contains
sulfites
Bellavista Gran Cuvee Rose 2005
€45.91
Bellavista
Italy
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Franciacorta
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White wine
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Extra dry
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2008
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Gentle pink with hints of onion leaf color. Intense and convincing scent of the foreststrawberries, citrus fruits, golden apples, rose flowers. On the palate dry, very harmonious, with a base of black currant and sweet almonds. The aftertaste is dominated by small forest fruits. Bold, silky, noble sparkling wine.
Alcohol level
12,5 %
Colour
white wine
Country
Manufacturer
Region
Franciacorta
Structure
sparkling wine
Sugar level
extra dry
Variety
White Cuvee
Vintage
2008
Volume
0,75
Contains
sulfites
Bellavista Gran Cuvee Rose 2006
€42.02
Bellavista
Italy
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Franciacorta
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White wine
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Extra dry
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2006
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Gentle pink with hints of onion leaf color. Intense and convincing scent of the foreststrawberries, citrus fruits, golden apples, rose flowers. On the palate dry, very harmonious, with a base of black currant and sweet almonds. The aftertaste is dominated by small forest fruits. Bold, silky, noble sparkling wine.
Alcohol level
12,5 %
Colour
white wine
Country
Manufacturer
Region
Franciacorta
Structure
sparkling wine
Sugar level
extra dry
Variety
White Cuvee
Vintage
2006
Volume
0,75
Contains
sulfites
Bellavista Nectar Franciacorta
€44.00
Bellavista
Italy
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Franciacorta
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White wine
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Medium sweet
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Ancestral yet contemporary, centered around an ancient production approach that is simultaneously state of the art, Nectar is a pure, natural and sensual Demi Sec. A very hard-to-come-by style, it is the fruit of a dedicated cuvée, produced exclusively from chardonnay grapes from no less than 30 different hilltop, south-facing vineyards. 30% is fermented in small white oak casks. Both for bottle fermentation and for dosage when disgorging, a sugar-rich must is used made from estate grapes left to dry on the vines.A cuvée with a white, long-lasting foam, fine bubbles and a deep straw color verging on golden with time. The bouquet is elegantly sweet: honey,astry, vanilla pods, candied citrus fruit and flowers. The mouthfeel is full and enveloping, creamy, smooth and balanced by a sweet freshness.
Alcohol level
12,5 %
Colour
white wine
Country
Manufacturer
Region
Franciacorta
Structure
sparkling wine
Sugar level
medium sweet
Variety
White Cuvee
Volume
0,75
Contains
sulfites
Bellavista Rose Franciacorta 2017
€52.30
Bellavista
Italy
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Franciacorta
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Rosé wine
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Brut
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2017
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The true essence of the Pinot nero vineyard. The role of colour creates tone and stability, but it is also elusive, delicate and constant taste and olfactory trait od a graceful mastepiece of nature.
Alcohol level
12,5 %
Colour
rosé wine
Country
Manufacturer
Region
Franciacorta
Structure
sparkling wine
Sugar level
brut
Vintage
2017
Volume
0,75
Contains
sulfites
Cava HOYA De Cadenas Brut
€7.89
Vicente Gandia
Spain
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Catalonia
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White wine
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Dry wine
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Straw yellow, fine bubble and persistent. The aroma is clean and fruity, with a marked citrus character and a background of floral notes. It offers a magnificent presence in the mouth thanks to the Chardonnay variety showing itself dry and at the same time fruity, with a long aftertaste and a very well integrated carbonic.Awards:Gold Medal – Concours Mondial BruxellesCommended – DecanterGold Medal – Asia Wine TrophyDouble Gold Medal – WSWA Wine & Spirits Wholesalers AmericaGold Medal – The Fifty Best Wines90 Points – La Semana Vitivinícola
Alcohol level
11,5 %
Colour
white wine
Country
Manufacturer
Region
Catalonia
Structure
cava
Sugar level
dry wine
Variety
sparkling wines
Volume
0,75
Contains
sulfites
Champagne AYALA Blanc De Blancs Millesime 2018
€86.00
Ayala
France
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Champagne / šampanija
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White wine
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Brut
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2018
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This new 100% Chardonnay blend from the Grands and Premiers Crus captures the purity of chalk from both the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims, from the 2018 vintage.This wine is aged on the lees in Ayala's cellars for 6 years before disgorgement and during this time, develops incredibly complex and intense characters on both the nose and palate. Bright and luminous in colour with fine, persistent bubbles. The nose is subtle with yellow plum and white peach flavours complemented by hints of almond.
Champagne AYALA Brut Majeur
€52.49
Ayala
France
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Champagne / šampanija
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White wine
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Brut
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Brut Majeur perfectly represents the AYALA style. The Chardonnay, emblematic grape variety, present at 55% in this cuvée expresses all its purity and elegance.The same sheer spirit is expressed through the low dosage and the stainless-steel vat vinification, which ensures that primary aromas are respected. An extended ageing of three years in the cellars confers the final touch to this cuvée, where balance and precision coexist with finesse and elegance.
Champagne AYALA Brut Majeur 3l Les
€260.00
Ayala
France
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Champagne / šampanija
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White wine
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Brut
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Brut Majeur perfectly represents the AYALA style. The Chardonnay reveals all of its purity and elegance, enhanced by Pinot Noirs and Meuniers, from the best origins.The same sheer spirit is expressed through the low dosage and the stainless-steel vat vinification, which ensures that primary aromas are respected. An extended ageing of three years in the cellars confers the final touch to this cuvée, where balance and precision coexist with finesse and elegance.
Champagne AYALA Brut Majeur 6l Les
€695.00
Ayala
France
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Champagne / šampanija
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White wine
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Brut
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Brut Majeur perfectly represents the AYALA style. The Chardonnay reveals all of its purity and elegance, enhanced by Pinot Noirs and Meuniers, from the best origins.The same sheer spirit is expressed through the low dosage and the stainless-steel vat vinification, which ensures that primary aromas are respected. An extended ageing of three years in the cellars confers the final touch to this cuvée, where balance and precision coexist with finesse and elegance.
Champagne AYALA Brut Majeur Magnum
€113.00
Ayala
France
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Champagne / šampanija
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White wine
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Brut
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Brut Majeur perfectly represents the AYALA style. The Chardonnay reveals all of its purity and elegance, enhanced by Pinot Noirs and Meuniers, from the best origins.The same sheer spirit is expressed through the low dosage and the stainless-steel vat vinification, which ensures that primary aromas are respected. An extended ageing of three years in the cellars confers the final touch to this cuvée, where balance and precision coexist with finesse and elegance.
Champagne AYALA Brut Nature
€58.80
Ayala
France
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Champagne / šampanija
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White wine
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Brut nature
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Without any dosage at the disgorgement, this cuvée requires constant attention, in order to express the essence. It delicately enhances the raw material, which is transformed by a unique and authentic savoir-faire.The vinification is partially made in the new stainless-steel winery, a cutting-edge technological tool, which allows to create wines of remarkable precision and purity.After nearly 4 years of ageing in the cellars, the cuvée Brut Nature unveils an elegant complexity. It bears witness to a signature autolysis, which is intentionally prolonged so as to better bring to light the exceptional quality of the grapes, originating from the best crus in Champagne.Without any artifices, the blend associates a majority of Chardonnay, then some Pinot Noir. A smaller amount of Meunier complements them with finesse, in a sheer and balanced spirit.
Champagne Belle Epoque 2014 Perrier Jouët
€184.56
Perrier-Jouët
France
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Champagne / šampanija
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White wine
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Brut
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2014
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Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque is the original Belle Epoque vintage cuvée, first appearing in 1964. Instantly recognisable throughout the world, its bottle is adorned with the graceful spray of Japanese white anemones created for Maison Perrier-Jouët by Art Nouveau master Emile Gallé in 190.While every vintage of Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque naturally expresses the characteristics of its particular year, the personality of this iconic cuvée is clearly defined: poise, harmony and elegance combine to captivate the senses, with its bright gold colour and subtle sparkle an inviting prelude to rich nuances of white flowers and white-fleshed fruit. A long, expansive finish testifies to the rare quality of this exceptional champagne.A pale gold, clear and luminous, like an autumnal sun. Aromas of ripe, juicy pear, a hint of citrus (yellow grapefruit, lime), green pepper and ginger. A subtle salinity. A generous, lively attack and a lush, creamy texture. Floral notes of linden blossom, complemented by pear, mandarin and grapefruit zest.
Alcohol level
12,5 %
Colour
white wine
Country
Manufacturer
Region
Champagne / Šampanija
Structure
champagne
Sugar level
brut
Vintage
2014
Volume
0,75
Contains
sulfites
Champagne Belle Epoque Rose 2013 Perrier Jouët
€350.48
Perrier-Jouët
France
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Champagne / šampanija
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Rosé wine
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Medium dry
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2013
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True to the free spirit of Maison Perrier-Jouët, Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Rosé is a resolutely original champagne which combines rarity with the ability to surprise. First created in 1978, it is crafted only in exceptional years and produced in extremely limited quantities.
Alcohol level
12,5 %
Colour
rosé wine
Country
Manufacturer
Region
Champagne / Šampanija
Structure
champagne
Sugar level
medium dry
Vintage
2013
Volume
0,75
Contains
sulfit
Champagne Blanc De Blancs
€39.50
G.h.martel & Co.
France
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Champagne / šampanija
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White wine
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Brut
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This very fine assemblage made from Côte des Blancs grapes is amazingly full and elegant - it’s the purest expression of the Champagne region’s Chardonnay.
Alcohol level
12 %
Colour
white wine
Country
Manufacturer
Region
Champagne / Šampanija
Structure
champagne
Sugar level
brut
Variety
Chardonnay
Volume
0,75
Contains
sulfites
Champagne Blanc de Noirs Brut
€35.68
G.h.martel & Co.
France
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Champagne / šampanija
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White wine
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Brut
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The copper highlights adorn the Blanc de Noirs with very subtle red fruitiness. It describes raspberry, fresh blackcurrant, and wild rosehip with a lot of elegance and definition. The heart of the mouth is rigorous, it draws an extreme dimension of stony rock with a pure and vertical freshness. The finish turns out to be defined by the red fruitiness and its typical chalky length. The olfactory notes of cream sponge desserts are confirmed and the impression of tonic maturity is attractive.Ballotine of farmhouse poultry with morels. Condiment of a blackcurrant and pink berry jam.
Alcohol level
12 %
Colour
white wine
Country
Manufacturer
Region
Champagne / Šampanija
Structure
champagne
Sugar level
brut
Volume
0,75
Contains
sulfites
Champagne BLL brut rose
€70.33
Billecart-Salmon
France
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Champagne / šampanija
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Rosé wine
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Brut
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Alcohol level
12 %
Colour
rosé wine
Country
Manufacturer
Billecart-Salmon
Region
Champagne / Šampanija
Structure
champagne
Sugar level
brut
Volume
0,75
Champagne BOIZEL Brut reserve
€54.96
Boizel Champagne
France
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Champagne / šampanija
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White wine
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Brut
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The Brut Réserve cuvée results from precise blending of the three Champagne grape varieties: Chardonnay, chosen for its floral bouquet and elegance, Pinot Noir, which brings finesse and structure, and Meunier, for its fruit and roundness.The grapes used in crafting the Brut Réserve come from about thirty different crus.Only first press juice is used.40% of reserve wines from the two previous harvests, kept in vats, are added to the year’s clear wines.Bright and clear, straw gold in colour. The effervescence is wonderfully delicate with light and swirling columns of bubbles.The nose is expressive and fresh; it opens with aromas of white blossom (hawthorn) leading into superbly fruit-driven elegance with notes of white peach and apricot, as well as hints of citrus and pastries.On the palate, the texture of the wine is seductive, both fresh and supple, well balanced. The aromas develop with more concentrated notes of candied pear and acacia honey.The finish is rich and persistent.
Alcohol level
12 %
Colour
white wine
Country
Manufacturer
Boizel Champagne
Region
Champagne / Šampanija
Structure
champagne
Sugar level
brut
Volume
0,75
Champagne BOIZEL Millesime 2013
€79.90
Boizel Champagne
France
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Champagne / šampanija
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White wine
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Brut
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2013
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For the Grand Vintage, only grapes that have the potential to produce wines with great finesse and ageing potential are selected.The blend is composed of 60% Pinot Noir from the vineyards of Mailly and Vertus, and 40% Chardonnay from Avize, Vertus, and Cuis.After 8 years of ageing in the House’s cellars, the Grand Vintage 2013 is now ready to reveal its power and elegance.Light gold in colour, with fine persistent bubbles.The nose is rich and generous and opens with a wide range of intense aromas.Notes of quince, honey, candied citrus fruits and orange peel, and brioche intermingle with great intensity and balance.On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and shows a great freshness, underpinned by a silky and refined texture.The mineral finish is delicate and completed by a beautiful crispy touch, prolonged by a light acidic and lively structure.
Alcohol level
12 %
Colour
white wine
Country
Manufacturer
Boizel Champagne
Region
Champagne / Šampanija
Structure
champagne
Sugar level
brut
Vintage
2013
Volume
0,75
Discount -15%
Champagne Brut Prestige
€26.35
€31.00
(15% saved)
G.h.martel & Co.
France
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Champagne / šampanija
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White wine
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Brut
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An intense robe with golden glints. A wonderfully fresh aftertaste, lemon liqueur, fresh peas. A fine density to the nose, rigorous. Banana flesh taste, lovely supporting freshness, a wonderful acidity. An invigorating and lively mouth.
Alcohol level
12 %
Colour
white wine
Country
Manufacturer
Region
Champagne / Šampanija
Structure
champagne
Sugar level
brut
Volume
0,75
Contains
sulfit
Champagne Brut Rose 2016 Deluxe Gift Box
€103.50
Roederer
France
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Champagne / šampanija
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Rosé wine
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Brut
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2015
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The first impression of the wine is of a generosity, softness and concentration. One has the sensation of biting into juicy, ripe fruit and blood orange, it is a fabulous aromatic explosion with luscious and slightly tangy overtones. The concentrated and dense body takes over and reinforces the impression of substance, of concentrated liqueur on the mid-palate. The finish stretches out, perfectly-honed, gradually revealing umami notes thanks to the precise and crisp mineral freshness.An extraordinary vintage which is also the year in which the Champagne region was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site! 2015 followed the continental trendof that decade: a mild, wet winter and a hot, dry summer.
Champagne Brut Rose 2016 Graphic Gift box
€97.80
Roederer
France
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Champagne / šampanija
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Rosé wine
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Brut
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2016
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Intense, fresh and fruity floral. A creamy composition of slightly tart, fresh red fruits (forest strawberries, blueberries) with a pleasant subtle sweetness and intense, lemony notes of candied fruit. Upon contact with air, they express a variety of aromas with a whole range of spices, such as cinnamon and pepper.Meaty in taste. The wonderful ripeness of the red fruits and their fleshiness are revealed in a wonderful way. A creamy but richly structured wine. Its fruity aroma gradually develops into a chalky, mineral freshness that gives lightness and harmony to the taste.
Sparkling wine and champagne
Before we allow ourselves to be embraced and engulfed by the prestigious sea of bubbles, let us first clarify a very important fact: champagnes are only sparkling wines from the French region of Champagne, all other sparkling wines produced elsewhere (including Slovenia) are called exclusively sparkling wines.
And sparkling wines are… for pampering. For special guests, special events, special moments. Unique romantic dinners, milestone birthdays or the celebration of a long-awaited business deal. Well, or simply for a Sunday lunch, which, with the addition of sparkling wine, becomes something more than just an ordinary meal.
And before we continue, another titbit for you: did you know that champagne was created by accident when the pressure in the bottle caused it to explode? At the time, this wine was called “devil’s wine” (le vin du diable), as the bubbles were considered a mistake. But what a wonderful mistake that was, right?
If you would like something really special...
Do you know sparkling wines produced by the pét-nat method (in French: pétillant-naturelle)? It is a method in which the must is bottled towards the end of the alcoholic fermentation, when it still contains about 15 grams of residual sugar. Such a method allows the retention of carbon dioxide (bubbles) in the bottle. So pét-nat is a natural sparkling wine that is bottled before the first fermentation is over. This allows the formation of bubbles from the natural sugars present in the grapes.
Why are pét-nats so popular? Because they do not contain sulfur. These are delicate, playful and very fruity sparkling wines that are a remarkable reflection of their terroir. A perfect example is Štoka’s sparkling wine Pet - Nat Rose. This is what we call a special sparkling wine!
Common questions
How to choose the right sparkling wine?
According to the sugar level or the concentration of reducing sugars, sparkling wines are divided into bone dry (brut nature), extra dry (extra brut), very dry (brut), dry (extra sec), semi-dry (sec), semi-sweet (demi sec) and sweet (doux). In sparkling wine – unlike traditional wine, where we also pay attention to the vintage besides the basic categories – it makes more sense to focus on the level of sugar and the variety.
And which grape varieties can be used to produce sparkling wine? Many different varieties are suitable for sparkling wine – from chardonnay to pinot noir, gris and blanc, which are the most common varieties of sparkling wine produced in Slovenia.
What to serve with sparkling wine?
Most commonly, sparkling wine is served as an aperitif or accompaniment to dessert. When we serve it as an aperitif, young, fresh and dry sparkling wines are recommended. For dessert, we have several options: from mild white sweet sparkling wines (a good choice is yellow muscat) to rich red sweet sparkling wines (refosco).
Taking into account the properties of dry sparkling wines, it is not surprising that they are often the more popular ones. They pair well with fatty, salty and fried dishes, as well as with more delicate foods, such as scampi and oysters. For complex dishes, choose sparkling wines of medium dryness, while desserts and matured cheeses can be served with a sweeter sparkling wine.
We drink sparkling wine and champagne from special glasses and we never clink glasses when toasting!
Can sparkling wine and champagne be aged (matured)?
Most sparkling wines and champagnes should be drunk within a year of coming to market. Only a few cuvées are able to acquire truly complex flavours and aromas through maturing. The best vintage champagnes and special editions can indeed mature for decades, but their price is then correspondingly higher.
How to store sparkling wine and champagne?
Wines with bubbles are more sensitive to temperature and light than still wines, but you can easily store them in a dark place at temperatures between 12 and 18 °C. For longer storage, a temperature between 9 and 11 °C is recommended.
How to chill sparkling wine and champagne?
It is best to refrigerate the bottle overnight. The ideal temperature for serving sparkling wine is from 5 to 7 °C. If you are surprised by the guests, the easiest and fastest way to chill the wine is in an ice bucket or in a container of ice water. The whole bottle needs to be cooled – even the neck!
How to open sparkling wine and champagne?
Carefully! The pressure in the bottle is at least 3.5 atmospheres (bars), so an uncontrolled cork can hurt someone. From the moment you untwist the wirehood (muselet) that protects the cork, you must not remove your hand from the cork. Hold the cork firmly and rotate the bottle when opening. When you feel the cork is about to pop out, restrain it with your hand and retain as much of the gas in the bottle as possible so that it releases only with a gentle sigh – not a bang!