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Refers to the amount of sugar in grams per litre added to a sparkling wine.
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Refers to the amount of sugar in grams per litre added to a sparkling wine. The dosage is added in the liqueur d’expedition, the liquid used to top the wine after it has been disgorged prior to the final closure being applied.
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Nebbiolo from Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo
Classic south/south-west exposure. The only difference in the vinification process is the oak maturation. Around 50% goes into large-format aged botti and the remainder in tonneaux, partially new (1 year in tonneaux and 1 year in large botti). ‘Marenca’ is only offered as a cru Barolo by Pira – the other owner, Angelo Gaja, use theirs (along with their ‘Margheria’) in Barolo ‘Sperss’. The nose is fresh, with complex aromas that range from wild berries to dark chocolate and dried he
Muscat Petits Grains Rouge from Rutherglen, Victoria
1 of only 4 Aussie wineries to hit the Top 100 Wineries of the World & with good reason. Chamber's Muscat & Muscadelle fortified are truly unique and very special wines! This wine displays a delightful intense combination of fruit and spice flavours with a lingering finish. The grapes for this wine are picked when the berries are fully ripe and mostly shrivelled. Great to enjoy with rich cakes, desserts or just savour by itself. Once opened the wine can be enjoyed over many months. This wine i
Pinot Noir from Ambonnay, Montagne de Reims
Zero dosage wines have nowhere to hide! They simply must stand on their own two feet! The depth of fruit flows full length of your tongue finding it's way through juicy mineral acid of great length. The incredible purity of the wine is strikes instantly. As it warms a little the expression of Pinot comes through and you realise just how necessary the acid is in order to tame the rich fruit. Available in Magnum!
Nebbiolo from Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo
A parcel of Arione has been earmarked for Monfortino in 2015, giving a strong indication of the quality of the site! Roberto acquired a portion of the Arione Cru in 2015. Just under 6 Ha for 6 million euro. It is adjacent to the Francia vineyard, long responsible for both the Barolo ‘Cascina Francia’ and ‘Monfortino’ Riserva in the very southern end of Serralunga. The contours of Arione follow on directly from Francia and the soil profiles are similar with a limestone base compared to Ce