Schmitt Söhne
Sweet Riesling Kabinett
Mosel, Germany
NECTAR WINE STYLE
This delicate, moderately light-bodied Riesling has a tasteful Granny Smith apple characteristic that is crisp and lively on the palate. Vibrant acidity and classic Mosel minerality.
Variety: 100% Riesling
Alcohol: 8.5% alcohol / volume
RS: 38 g/L
Total Acidity: 8.0 g/L
Fermentation: Stainless Steel cold fermented
Food Pairing: Ideal as an aperitif or paired with spicy Asian dishes, seafood, shellfish, poultry, salads, creamy pastas, pork dishes, and mild cheeses.
Serve: Well chilled.
WINEMAKING:
While technology has changed and improved especially over the past decades, the substance remains the same: different growing regions, ripeness and quality of grapes determine the product in general while the knowledge and decisions of the winemaker add to the winery’s individual footprint.
Riper grapes provide more aroma and flavor, hence make a more expressive and flavorful wine. Sweetness in a wine, an attribute independent of its quality level, does not depend on the ripeness of grapes but on the winemaker’s decision regarding the fermentation process.
ABOUT THE WINERY:
During its evolution from a small local winery to one of the leaders in German wine exports, Schmitt Söhne has never lost sight of its focus: to produce wines of first-class quality that meet modern customers as well as market requirements and developing innovative projects in line with the spirit of the times.
Now in the 5th generation, Schmitt Söhne is one of Germany’s largest and most successful wine exporters to wine drinkers all over the world. While continuously developing their winemaking and looking for ways to incorporate new technologies and techniques, they never lose sight of the traditional way of producing exceptional German wines. Their policy has remained the same for over 200 years: to create the best wines possible using only top-quality grapes. Learn more about Schmitt Söhne family wines here>
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La Marca
Prosecco Demi Sec DOC
Veneto, Italy
NECTAR WINE STYLE
La Marca Prosecco Demi Sec D.O.C. is beautifully balanced and sweet, bursting with vivacious notes of citrus, sweet apple, and rich honey.
Variety: Glera
Alcohol: 11.5% alcohol / volume
Style: Demi-sec (semi-sweet)
Appellation: Prosecco D.O.C., Veneto, Italy
Closure Type: Natural cork
Food Pairing: Pairs well with creamy soft cheeses, like Brie and goat cheese, alongside rich, salty cured meats, like salami and prosciutto. Also delicious with subtly sweet, fruit-forward desserts, like lemon tart, peach cobbler or strawberry shortcake.
Serve: Slightly chilled, enjoy on its own or with cocktail recipes
WINEMAKING:
La Marca’s signature vivacious bubbles are crafted using the Metodo Italiano—the traditional Italian sparkling winemaking process that preserves the bright, fruit-forward character of the Glera grape. The result is the crisp, refreshing style with a delicate floral palate that you love from La Marca.
A fruit-forward, inviting alternative to Champagne, their Proseccos dazzle the senses with vivacious bubbles and vibrant flavors. With a zest for life and roots in effortless Italian style, La Marca’s inviting, sparkling wines have captured the hearts and flutes of all those who seek to spark joy—and believe a chilled glass of bubbles is the perfect way to mark life’s most joyful moments, big and small.
La Marca brings a welcome taste of La Dolce Vita through lively sparkling wines, warm Italian hospitality, and approachable style—all of which come together to make La Marca America’s most-loved sparkling wine brand.
ABOUT THE WINERY:
Since 1968, La Marca has been a devoted ambassador for Prosecco and the Veneto region of Italy. La Marca refers to the historic Marca Trevigiana, the region of northeastern Italy centered on Treviso that has been associated with Prosecco production for centuries. Crafted in Treviso—the heart of Italy’s Prosecco region—their sparkling wines represent 5,000 local growers who share a deep pride and passion for the land, the Glera grape, and the exceptional wines they bring to the world. Veneto wine region, just a one-hour drive from Venice, boasts views of the Adriatic Sea on one side and the Dolomite mountains on the other. Treviso, Italy’s Prosecco capital, is home to the light and expressive Glera grape—a variety known for its bright, fruit-forward character that brings notes of green apple, peach, and citrus to every glass. Learn more about La Marca here>
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Decoy
pH: 3.00-3.20
Acidity: 0.7-0.9 g/100 ml
Residual Sugar: 7 g/L
Dosage: 0.5-1.0 g/dL
Method: Méthode Champenoise (also know as the traditional method. The key element to this process is a secondary fermentation in the bottle)
Fermentation & Aging: Dosaged with French oak barrel fermented Napa Valley Chardonnay
Varietal Contributions:
La Marca
