Prosecco is a white grape variety indigenous to the Veneto area of northeastern Italy. The DOC for this wine is Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, and it is made west of the township of Conegliano along the Piave river…
The transfer method is one of the 6 main methods to produce sparkling wines. It involves provoking a second fermentation in bottle and then transferring its content into a tank (where the wine will be filtrated to be separated from sediments)…
‘Methode traditionnelle’ is a French term that can be literally translated as ‘Traditional Method’ in English. A ‘Traditional Method’ sparkling wine can also be referred to as ‘Methode Champenoise’ (= a method from the Champagne region) because this method is emblematic of Champagne wine production…
The ‘Asti method’ can be considered as a variation of the ‘Tank Method’ (click here to read more details about the ‘Tank method’) in the production of sparkling wines.
The main difference between the two is that in the ‘Asti method’ the base grape juice undergoes only one single fermentation…
The ‘Tank method’ is also often called ‘Cuve Close’, ‘Charmat’ or ‘Martinotti’. It is a method in which two separate fermentations happen inside a vats (usually large stainless steel vats). For the first fermentation, wines are typically…
The ‘Carbonation’ is considered the least expensive (and also considered the least prestigious) method of sparkling wine production. It consists in injecting carbon dioxide into a base wine in order to create a sparkling wine…
The main factors specific to each grape variety that can influence the final style of a sparkling wine are 4 in number…
Comments = A 2018 vintage that we were impatiently awaiting from this benchmark producer in the Franciacorta appellation. A pleasing result of accuracy and finesse with a persistent bubble that blends perfectly with the acidity. Accuracy of aromas, complexity, everything is there for this “0 dosage” Franciacorta which has significant aging potential. A real pleasure to share.
Final Grade = A-
Comments = What a beautiful 2011 vintage! We can only thank Barone Pizzini for offering us this wine so well made and with the breathtaking result for a “zero dosage” Franciacorta. The finesse and precision of the aromas, the finesse and persistence of the bubbles, everything is there. This wine is really the perfect example that proves that you can make an exceptional sparkling wine without adding sugar. At this price, we want more…
Final Grade = A-
Comments = This wine offers a very good overall quality, particularly in relation to its price. The aromas are precise and delicate. The bubble is fine and slightly creamy. This is a “dosaggio zero” (no dosage = no added sugar) of very good quality. I really hope that Girolamo Conforti will offer us other vintages of this wine because it is full of promise.
Final Grade = B
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