Italian for "sparkling", its use is applied to genuine sparkling wines
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Champagne - Wikipedia  Champagne is a sparkling wine produced from grapes grown in the Champagne region of ... The primary grapes used in the production of Champagne are black Pinot .... of US-produced sparkling wines do not use the term Champagne on their ... An Italian sparkling wine made from the Muscat grape uses the DOCG Asti...
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Sparkling Wines  Charmat Method refers to sparkling wines, such as Italian Prosecco, that are naturally ... As of yet, no one is using these methods in Nova Scotia. ... become known in the world of wine for its Traditional Method Sparkling Wines. ... Noir, Bella sparkling wine is an elegant, genuine expression of the vineyards we source from.
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Wine 101: Sparkling Wines - Professional Friends of Wine  Aug 1, 2000 ... An explanation of the three processes of making sparkling wine. ... after harvest, stopping fermentation before the sugar is completely used up. ... Early success making sparkling wines in the French district of Champagne made its name ... sparkling wine, however, often emulate the standards and apply the...
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Sparkling wine production - Wikipedia  Sparkling wine is a wine (usually white) that becomes carbonated, either through fermentation ... The main methods used to make sparkling wines are often given as seven, ... The traditional method is used for Champagne, all European wines with the ... and patented in 1895 by the Italian Federico Martinotti (18601924).
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Sparkling Wines from Italian Wine Merchants  Dec 27, 2006 ... Italian Sparklers Sampler ... He produces them painstakingly, reading lunar cycles, using old farming ... And then there is his sparkling wine, Puro. ... By virtue of its protected identity, Champagne is regarded as the most genuine and .... designation applies to Moscato d'Asti, a frizzante (by virtue of its lower...
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Wine Encyclopedia - Hammersmith Homebrew Supplies, Latham, NY  Baroque (White), A smooth, delicate, fruity bouquet and a soft, light flavor ... Bourg Royal (White), A medium-bodied wine with a crisp, clean finish and a ... Caberlot, A well known blend of rich classic dry Cabernet Sauvignon and fruity Merlot. .... One of Sicily's best red grapes, it id now gaining wide popularity for its typical...
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wine facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about ...  The word "wine" when used alone refers to an alcoholic beverage made from grapes. ... include such common varieties as Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, ... as Pinot Grigio) while others reflect the origins of the grape (Burgundy's Pinot .... If white wine is being made from black or other dark-skinned grapes (nearly...
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How to Match Cheese and Wine - How to Match Wine and Food ...  Retrieved August 03, 2009 from the All About Italian Food website - http:/ ... Overall, white wines go better with cheese than red wines. ... Dry white wines work well with blue cheeses such as a Chenin Blanc because of its fruitiness. ... Interestingly, the veins in Gorgonzola are actually bluegreen, not blue, due to a different...
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Wine Review Online - Holiday Champagne & Sparkling Guide for ...  Plenty of off-dry to sweet sparkling wines are available, many of which have lower ... hails from the Veneto region of Northeast Italy; some leading brands include ... (Muscat) grape variety in the area around the town of Asti in Piedmont, Italy.
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That Great Gift of Nature That We Call  WINE! (Part 3) | Wine Wicket  According to legend, a French monk named Dom Perignon at Haut-Villiers in France was the ... Learn to control this by holding the cork firmly in one hand and slowly but firmly ... A wine with this term on the label has been made by the same method of ... Champagne and other sparkling wines may be labelled as vintage or...
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Champagne and other sparkling wines - World Food & Wine  And within all frizzy wines, Champagne sparkles the most. ... with celebrations.... the result of skilled marketing and protection by the French. Only sparkling wine made in the designated Champagne area of France can be called Champagne. .... Most Sekt, the German sparkling wine, is made by the closed tank method.
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How to Orderand Enjoy!Wine in Italy (A Nonstuffy Traveler's ...  Jan 23, 2012 ... All about wine in Italy, from how to read an Italian wine label (including what DOC and DOCG mean) to the etiquette for drinking to the best Italian words ... Vino amabile: a medium-sweet wine ... Asti Spumanti: One of the most famous white wines in Italy, this is a sparkling variety that hails from Piedmont.
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Wine Terms & Wine Lingo - Gallo Web Central  The AOC laws specify and delimit the geography from which a particular wine (or ... You might see this phrase on a wine label. ... A white wine, usually sparkling, made exclusively from white grapes, often ... Tasting and evaluating wine without knowing what it is. .... French sparkling wine not made in Champagne region.
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Prosecco and Asti - Italy's Super Sparklers - Italy Chronicles  Apr 4, 2014 ... The reputations of Italy's two major sparkling wines, Prosecco and Asti, have taken a bit of a battering in the past. Until the mid-90s, Asti Spumante was an inoffensive Italian wedding favourite, (and ... The name 'Asti Spumante' was dumped in favour of the snappier 'Asti'; the .... Follow ItalyChronicles.com.
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Sparkling Wines of Italy | Italy - Life in Italy  Prosecco is one of Italy's best loved Italian sparkling wines (Nick Webb/Flickr) ... Asti is a place name, a lovely town, set in the gently rolling hills of Piedmont,...
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Asti Spumante - The best Sparking Italian Wine - Charming Italy  Apr 15, 2013 ... Asti Spumante - Sparkling Italian Wine ... The wine has given its name to a glass (cup Asti) and it should be served at a temperature of 6-8 C.
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Should sparkling wine be stored on its side or its end ...  I always thought wine bottles should be laid on their side to keep the cork wet ... bigger flared cork fits tighter and doesn't need to stay wet to stay sealed. ... it just doesn't really matter if it's laying flat or upright - I should really be ... to reach 12-14%), so good champagne is generally dry (as opposed to sweet).
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Top Five Mistakes in Serving Sherry | Catavino  Oct 30, 2007 ... They're sometimes labeled milk sherry. ... are usually drunk chilled, sweet sherries at room temperature. ... It says it's a Fino, making it a lighter wine than an Amontillado ... Sherry Should Only be Served at an Exact Temperature ... oloroso sherry and melon juice over the top, cover the dish and chill in the...
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J! Archive - Show #4337, aired 2003-06-10  This wine sometimes called "Cab" is known for its cherry & raspberry flavors ... Johannisberg is a popular type of this white wine known for its fruity flavor & crisp finish...
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Champagne - Wikipedia  Champagne is a sparkling wine produced from grapes grown in the Champagne region of ... Later, churches owned vineyards and monks produced wine for use in the ... In France the first sparkling Champagne was created accidentally; the ..... can to some degree be told by the cork, as the longer it has been in the bottle...
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5 Types of Dessert Wine | Wine Folly  Jan 1, 2014 ... Most dessert wines can be categorized into 5 styles: Sparkling, Light ... in most sparkling wine makes them taste less sweet than they actually are. ... Richly sweet wines are made with the highest quality grapes in an unfortified style. ... of the Dutch and English; and French Sauternes which was loved by...