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Malvira Sparkling Brachetto Birbet NV 750ml

size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
WA
88
WA
88
Rated 88 by Wine Advocate
Made with the partially fermented must of the Brachetto Longo grape, the Malvirà NV Birbet has candied aromas of raspberry or cherry lollipop with cola, some crushed mint or laurel leaf, bitter almond, licorice and camphor ash. In the AIS sommelier school, they taught me that if you can assign more than eight aromatic descriptors to a wine, it could then be deemed "complex." If that's the case, I might be able to come up with double that number, as this wine changes and evolves with each swirl of the glass. Despite all the layering, this remains a fun, semi-sweet summertime sparkling red to bring to beach or poolside picnics. The alcohol content is contained at just 5% percent. ... More details
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Malvira Sparkling Brachetto Birbet NV 750ml

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88
WA
88
Rated 88 by Wine Advocate
Made with the partially fermented must of the Brachetto Longo grape, the Malvirà NV Birbet has candied aromas of raspberry or cherry lollipop with cola, some crushed mint or laurel leaf, bitter almond, licorice and camphor ash. In the AIS sommelier school, they taught me that if you can assign more than eight aromatic descriptors to a wine, it could then be deemed "complex." If that's the case, I might be able to come up with double that number, as this wine changes and evolves with each swirl of the glass. Despite all the layering, this remains a fun, semi-sweet summertime sparkling red to bring to beach or poolside picnics. The alcohol content is contained at just 5% percent.
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Color: Red drain. Perfume: Strawberries, berries, rose petals. Taste: Sweet, aromatic and lively.
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size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
Overview
Made with the partially fermented must of the Brachetto Longo grape, the Malvirà NV Birbet has candied aromas of raspberry or cherry lollipop with cola, some crushed mint or laurel leaf, bitter almond, licorice and camphor ash. In the AIS sommelier school, they taught me that if you can assign more than eight aromatic descriptors to a wine, it could then be deemed "complex." If that's the case, I might be able to come up with double that number, as this wine changes and evolves with each swirl of the glass. Despite all the layering, this remains a fun, semi-sweet summertime sparkling red to bring to beach or poolside picnics. The alcohol content is contained at just 5% percent.
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Varietal: Champagne Blend

There are few wine regions of the world with as much influence or fame as that of Champagne in France. The sparkling wines from this special area have long been associated with excellence and magnificent flavors, and much of their success has been down to the careful blending of fine grape varietals in order to achieve spectacular results. Most commonly, Champagne wines use both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varietal grapes in more or less equal measures, often boosted by a small quantity of Pinot Meunier for extra bite. The Chardonnay varietal grapes offer their acidity and flavor to the bottle, and help with the dryness associated with quality in this type of wine. The Pinot Noir, on the other hand, gives strength to the wine, and gives Champagne its distinctive 'length' of character.
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Region: Piedmont

The beautiful region of Piedmont in the north west of Italy is responsible for producing many of Europe's finest red wines. Famous appellations such as Barolo and Barbaresco are the envy of wine-makers all over the world, and attract plenty of tourism as a result of their traditional techniques and the stunning setting they lie in. The region has a similar summer climate to nearby French regions such as Bordeaux, but the rest of their year is considerably colder, and far drier as a result of the rain shadow cast by the Alps. The wineries which cover much of Piedmont have, over many generations, mastered how to make the most of the Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera grapes which thrive here, and nowadays are beginning to experimenting with many imported varietals to increase the region's range and meet international demand.
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Country: Italy

Italy is recognised as being one of the finest wine producing countries in the world, and it isn't difficult to see why. With a vast amount of land across the country used primarily for vineyard cultivation and wine production, each region of Italy manages to produce a wide range of excellent quality wines, each representative of the region it is produced in. Any lover of Italian wines will be able to tell you of the variety the country produces, from the deliciously astringent and alpine-fresh wines of the northern borders, to the deliciously jammy and fruit-forward wines of the south and the Italian islands. Regions such as Barolo are frequently compared with Bordeaux and Burgundy in France, as their oak aged red wines have all the complexity and earthy, spicy excellence of some of the finest wines in the world, and the sparkling wines of Asti and elsewhere in Italy can easily challenge and often exceed the high standards put forward by Champagne. Thanks to excellent terrain and climatic conditions, Italy has long since proven itself a major player in the world of wines, and long may this dedication to quality and excellence continue.
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Varietal: Champagne Blend

There are few wine regions of the world with as much influence or fame as that of Champagne in France. The sparkling wines from this special area have long been associated with excellence and magnificent flavors, and much of their success has been down to the careful blending of fine grape varietals in order to achieve spectacular results. Most commonly, Champagne wines use both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varietal grapes in more or less equal measures, often boosted by a small quantity of Pinot Meunier for extra bite. The Chardonnay varietal grapes offer their acidity and flavor to the bottle, and help with the dryness associated with quality in this type of wine. The Pinot Noir, on the other hand, gives strength to the wine, and gives Champagne its distinctive 'length' of character.
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The beautiful region of Piedmont in the north west of Italy is responsible for producing many of Europe's finest red wines. Famous appellations such as Barolo and Barbaresco are the envy of wine-makers all over the world, and attract plenty of tourism as a result of their traditional techniques and the stunning setting they lie in. The region has a similar summer climate to nearby French regions such as Bordeaux, but the rest of their year is considerably colder, and far drier as a result of the rain shadow cast by the Alps. The wineries which cover much of Piedmont have, over many generations, mastered how to make the most of the Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera grapes which thrive here, and nowadays are beginning to experimenting with many imported varietals to increase the region's range and meet international demand.
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Country: Italy

Italy is recognised as being one of the finest wine producing countries in the world, and it isn't difficult to see why. With a vast amount of land across the country used primarily for vineyard cultivation and wine production, each region of Italy manages to produce a wide range of excellent quality wines, each representative of the region it is produced in. Any lover of Italian wines will be able to tell you of the variety the country produces, from the deliciously astringent and alpine-fresh wines of the northern borders, to the deliciously jammy and fruit-forward wines of the south and the Italian islands. Regions such as Barolo are frequently compared with Bordeaux and Burgundy in France, as their oak aged red wines have all the complexity and earthy, spicy excellence of some of the finest wines in the world, and the sparkling wines of Asti and elsewhere in Italy can easily challenge and often exceed the high standards put forward by Champagne. Thanks to excellent terrain and climatic conditions, Italy has long since proven itself a major player in the world of wines, and long may this dedication to quality and excellence continue.