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Crémant de Bourgogne
Grande Cuvée Rosé

Burgundy, France

BUBBLY WINE STYLE

Brilliant salmon color with bright pink highlights. Aromas of strawberry and grenadine with flavors of red currant, raspberry with an elegant finish.

Varietals: Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Chardonnay
Appellation: Crémant de Bourgogne AOC
Vine Age: Average 25 years
Alcohol: 12.0% alcohol / volume
Fermentation: First in stainless steel tank, followed by malolactic fermentation, then second fermentation in bottle (Méthode Traditionnelle)
Aging: 16-18 months on lees
Dosage:
10 g/lF
Farming Practices: Certified sustainable (HVE)
Serving Temperature:
46-50°F / 8-10°C
Accolades: 91 pts Wine Enthusiast Best Buy; 90 pts James Suckling; 90 pts Decanter

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:
Cuvée Rosé goes perfectly with light, fresh dishes such as salmon or tuna carpaccios, summer salads with red fruits or a platter of fine charcuterie or French toast. It also goes well with fruity desserts, such as red fruit pavlova or raspberry macaroons.

WINEMAKER NOTES:
Crémant de Bourgogne Grande Cuvée Brut Rosé is a well-balanced, fruity and accessible cuvée, designed to embody the gourmandise of rosé without excess. It offers a fresh, crisp profile, ideal for those looking for a rosé with character, both lively and convivial. A Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé to be shared on any occasion, around a relaxed aperitif or a simple, tasty meal.

WINEMAKING:
After harvest, a slow pressing process is used with pneumatic presses to respect the integrity of the berries. The first presses, richer and more complex, are selected to produce the best basic wines in stainless steel tanks. After filtration and clarification, a team of oenologists meticulously composes the blend, paying particular attention to the wines to bring out their full color. Liqueur de tirage (a mixture of sugar and wine) and yeast are added to the wines before bottling. Under the action of the yeast, carbon dioxide generates effervescence. The bottles remain on laths for a minimum of 12 months at constant temperature in the cellar. This prolonged ageing allows the wine to develop its specific aromas and to offer bubbles of great finesse. The bottles are then stirred and disgorged to remove any yeast deposits. A dosage-determining liqueur is added before corking and labeling.

ABOUT VEUVE AMBAL:
Female-founded and family-owned,  Veuve Ambal estate has over a century of history as a pioneer of Crémant in Burgundy.  Founed by Marie Ambal in 1898 in Rully, Burgundy, Veuve Ambal is led today by Eric and Aurélien Piffaut.  Veuve Ambal embodies the very essence of Crémants de Bourgogne, strong in its terroir and rich in history and know-how. Since its foundation, the company has created, preserved and passed on the tradition of sparkling wine in Burgundy.  Each bottle is the fruit of a passionate commitment to quality, where the authenticity of origin blends with the excellence of production methods. Learn more about Veuve Ambal heritage>

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Crede
Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut

Veneto, Italy

BUBBLY WINE STYLE

Straw yellow with greenish hues, this wine offers an intensely fruity nose of white peach and lychee, lifted by a delicate hint of anise. The palate is fresh and linear, with well-balanced acidity and a clean, mineral finish.

Varietals: 85% Glera, 15% Chardonnay
Appellation: Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG, Veneto, Italy
Alcohol: 11.5% alcohol / volume
Residual Sugar: 8 g/L
Total Acidity:
6.3 g/L
pH: 3.2
Dosage:
Brut
Soil: Clay
Farming: Sustainable Viticulture practices

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Serve in a flute or tulip glass, which provides a more generous chamber to savor the aromas. Prosecco Superiore is best enjoyed chilled.  Place the bottle in a bucket filled half way with water and ice. As the wine gently warms in the glass, it opens up to reveal it’s aromatic qualities. 

VINEYARDS:
“Crede” is the local term for clay, a type of soil that has the unique ability to retain water, which in turn helps protect the vines from drought conditions. This region, situated 250 meters above sea level, benefits greatly from this natural characteristic, ensuring that the vines receive adequate hydration even during dry periods.

WINEMAKING NOTES:
This vintage saw a rainy spring that supported balanced vine growth, followed by a warm summer that advanced ripening. Cooler nights in September preserved aromatic definition and freshness, resulting in healthy grapes with vibrant acidity and balanced structure.  Harvested in small lots, the grapes undergo gentle pressing while chilled. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks and aging on lees come before the second fermentation, which follows the Martinotti method for at least 30 days.

Photo of next generation of Bisol wine family

“My grandfather Desiderio and my father Antonio were always on the lookout for the best plots to purchase. Those were the steepest ones, and as such the hardest to cultivate, but their gradient and soil composition made them perfect for growing Glera grapes. It shows how long-sighted they were, and how important the quality of the final product was for them”. – Gianluca Bisol

ABOUT BISOL WINERY:
With roots dating back to 1542, Bisol represents 21 generations of family winemaking in the heart of Valdobbiadene, the historic home of Prosecco. The family’s winery reflects this deep heritage, with original details carefully preserved and cellars carved into the region’s rocky landscape. Naturally maintaining temperatures between 10°C and 15°C, these cellars provide ideal conditions for preserving the family’s most treasured bottles. More than a place where sparkling wines are made, Bisol is a living connection to the traditions, craftsmanship, and history that have shaped Prosecco Superiore for centuries. Learn more about Bisol wine cave and the story of Bisol>

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Bubbly Wine ClubPiattelli sparkling brutPiattelli Vineyards
Brut Nature
Méthode Champenoise
Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
Mendoza, Argentina

BUBBLY WINE STYLE

Carefully crafted with the best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes grown in the Uco Valley and Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. Elaborated under the traditional method, Piattelli Vineyards Brut Nature is characterized by it’s elegance and a subtle balance between the delicate floral and fresh aromas, in harmony with notes of yeast and toasted bread. The palate is presented with fine and elegant bubbles, complex and balanced acidity. Please drink between 46 ̊– 50 ̊F.

Varietal: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir
Appellation: Uco Valley and Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
Analysis: 12.8% alcohol/volume
Residual Sugar: 4.40 g/L
pH: 3.25
Total Acidity: 6.80 g/L
Method: Méthode Champenoise
Aging: 12 months aged on the lees
Awards: 93 pts Tim Atkin 2019; 90 pts James Suckling 2019

ABOUT THE WINERY:
In the 1940s, the Giovanni Piattelli Family immigrated to Mendoza, bringing a winemaking legacy from their native Maremma in Tuscany. Their tradition and passion continue to be the strong legacy behind this prestigious wine.
In the late 1990s an American businessman, Jon Malinski, met the Piattelli Family in his travels to Argentina on the hunt for lumber to import into the US. Instead of lumber, Jon found vineyards, incredible wine, amazing people, beautiful landscapes, and a country that he could not stomach the thought of leaving. Soon these two families came together and Piattelli Vineyards was born. The winery is still 100% family-owned and managed. Jon’s spirit for adventure and relentless pursuit of perfection has led to the completion of the second winery in Argentina, a massive expansion of the property, and wines of impeccable quality being enjoyed worldwide. Learn more here.

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andre-reign-cremantDomaine André Regin
Crémant D’Alsace Brut
Pinot Blanc
Wolxheim, France

BUBBLY WINE STYLE

This wine’s pale yellow color is magnified by its trains of bubbles. The nose is fresh and this Crémant subsequently develops subtle floral aromas as well as those of white-fleshed fruits such as pear. The palate is beautifully harmonious with a wonderful effervescence as well as an ideal balance between acidity and sugar. The finesse of the bubbles brings suppleness and lightness to the wine. Enjoy as an aperitif, with dessert or for a festive occasion.

Terroir: Plots are intended for the production of Crémant Brut and are located on deep, loess soils, optimal for the maturation of their grapes
Appellation: Village of Wolxheim, Alsace, France
Varietal: Pinot Blanc

Guard Time: 5 years
Serving temperature: 41-42.8ºF

ABOUT THE WINERY:
The Regin family has been rooted in Wolxheim for over a century, with its winemaking heritage beginning in the early 1900s. Joseph Regin, born in 1891, ran a mixed farm with a small vineyard. Later joined by his son Justin, who shifted the focus to viticulture and began bottling and marketing the family’s wine. Justin’s youngest son, André, initially trained in electrotechnics, returned to the estate in 1980 and, after his parents’ passing, took full charge of expanding and modernizing the vineyard with his wife, Catherine. Their dedication revitalized the estate, and today their eldest son, Thomas, continues the legacy, studying biology and specializing in oenology at the School of Dijon. Learn more here.

The Regin Family

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