Product Review
This non-vintage Brut de Savoie is a knock-out value, reminiscent of an Italian Prosecco. It is an elegant, medium-bodied, frothy, sparkling white wine possessing yeasty notes intermixed with hints of citrus and wheat thins. Fruity, light, and refreshing, it is an easy-going sparkler to enjoy as an aperitif.
60% Jacquere, 20% Chardonnay, 20% Altesse
Jacquère is a variety of white grape found primarily in the Savoy wine region of France. It ius used to produce beautifully fragrant dry white wine such as Vin de Savoie.
Savoie is an alpine region located on the border with Switzerland. It includes the appellations of Abymes, Apremont, Arbin, Chignin, Cruet and Montmelian. Among the white wine grapes, the most popular is Jacquere, while Altesse produces some of the finest. The red wines are mostly made from Pinot Noir and Gamay, however the regions highlight, Mondeuse, is experiencing somewhat of a renaissance.
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Sparkling wine is a wine with high levels of carbon dioxide in it making it bubble. The carbon dioxide is a result of natural fermentation, either in a bottle or a specially designed tank, or as a result of carbon dioxide injection.Sparkling wine is usually white or rosé but there are many examples of red sparkling wines. The sweetness of sparkling wine can range from very dry "brut" styles to sweeter "doux" varieties.When one thinks of sparkling wine they usually think of Champagne, but this wine is exclusively produced in the Champagne region of France and many sparkling wines are produced in other countries and regions. Most countries reserve the word Champagne for a specific type from the Champagne region of France. The French terms "Mousseux" or "Crémant" are used to refer to sparkling wine not made in the Champagne region. German and Austrian sparkling wines are called Sekt. The United States is a significant producer of sparkling wine with producers in numerous states. Recently the United Kingdom, which produced some of the earliest examples of sparkling wine, has started producing sparkling wines again.
