Italian champagne: 9 popular brands in Russia
If we turn to the history of Italian champagne, we learn that it dates back to the Ancient World.
The Romans were the first to learn how to make alcoholic beverages with bubbles, and these were the first sparkling wines in Italy. This drink has had many fans at different times. One of them was Cleopatra herself.
A large amount of sparkling wine is produced in Italy today. These wines are distributed not only in Italy but also abroad.
Popular brands
Champagne Mondoro
This is one of the most expensive wines. The price per bottle is 20 euros.
However, true gourmets are happy to buy this noble drink. Made from white grapes - Alexandrian muscat.
Champagne has a sweet taste with a bit of sourness. Honey notes are felt in the drink.
This champagne is not strong, it contains only 7.5 degrees of alcohol.
Reveals its best qualities when served with ice cream or dessert. This wine has received many awards.
Champagne Lambrusco
This drink has several producers and each one has a different taste.
And this is despite the fact that all producers use the same production technology: the Sharma method.
Only small bubbles and the taste of young wine remain unchanged.
Prosecco champagne
It is considered one of the best wines in Italy.
It has a dry taste because it is made from white grapes, but despite this, it has a lot of sweetness.The wine tastes of apples and pears.
Strong aroma and very few bubbles. It is better to serve it with seafood and fruits.
Martini Asti champagne
It has a long history. During this time, it has repeatedly become a winner at international exhibitions.
It is made from white muscat using a special technology: without long fermentation.
It has a unique taste and aroma with notes of flowers and fruits.
Wine is served with cheeses and fruits, always chilled. The price ranges from 20 to 50 euros.
Cinzano champagne
It is the pride of Italy. In the light, it sparkles with a light golden color.
Sweet aromatic taste with notes of ripe fruit and honey. And when it is added to glasses, you can feel the aroma of sage and melon.
The drink is highly appreciated by gourmets, and its pricing policy is more democratic - about 15 euros.
Champagne Bosco
Pleases consumers for over 150 years. The manufacturer has tried to please every consumer, with every taste. It produces six types of this drink - from white semi-sweet to rosé.
The unique taste and aroma of this wine cannot be conveyed, but can only be appreciated by yourself.
This champagne, even with heavy consumption, does not give a headache in the morning.
Champagne Emilia-Romagna
In our stores, you can buy it from 281 rubles to 1600 rubles. It depends on what grapes it is made from.
The area of vineyards in the province of Emilia-Romagna is 55 hectares.
The most common is the Trebbiano Romanolo variety, followed by Sangiovese, then Lambrusco Salamino Nero and others.
Sparkling pink semi-sweet wine Lambrusco Rosato
It has a pink color. The taste of the drink is refreshing, velvety with fruity hints. Has a rose aroma.
The vineyards are located in the hills of Piedmont, where there are ideal conditions for growing grapes. The wine is exported to more than 50 countries.
Sparkling white brut wine Abbazia Fiorino d Oro Prosecco Spumante
Light yellow in color with a golden hue and a persistent foam.
The wine has a wonderful light taste with a delicate, refined fruity acidity. Н
The long aftertaste is well refreshed with nuances of citrus zest.
The fresh aroma of the wine has tones of fragrant ripe apples, peach and pear with hints of citrus.
Wine is drunk as an aperitif, served with salads, snacks, seafood.
These light, sparkling and invigorating drinks will decorate a romantic meeting and cheer up any company. Italian sparkling wines are synonymous with joy and fun. They are noble and refined. And, of course, will appeal to any gourmet. And also because the organoleptic properties of Italian sparkling wines are not inferior to their French counterparts.
Update: 23.07.2018
Category: Wine and Vermouth