PROSECCO: TAKING NOTES

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A clOSer lOOk at Italian way of life and twO wIneS that embody La VITa è BeLLa

Taking Notes

from The ItalIans

Italians celebrate certain joyous aspects of life, such as spending time with family and friends, eating and drinking well and, of course, enjoying beauty in all its forms. Above all, the Italian lifestyle and culture prioritize family and friends over work and to-do lists. Sounds about right, don't you think? It’s all about surrounding yourself with people you love and taking the time to enjoy the simple things. One of the many daily habits of Italians is the ritual of the aperitivo which means ‘to open the stomach’ in anticipation of the coming meal. Another wonderful Italian ritual? Those long, lazy lunches or dinners with many tasty local dishes and fine wines.

Speaking of fine wines, did you know that wine has been made in Italy for at least 4000 years? In fact, the Greeks named the country Oenotria, or “the land of wine”. It’s no wonder wine plays an intrinsic part of Italian culture. Today’s Italian wines have been shaped by thousands of years of history and local wineries benefit both from inherited and learned experience. By combining knowledge passed down through generations with today’s cutting-edge technologies, Italy is able to produce some of the most delicious wines in the world.

The majority of Italian sparkling wines come from the region of Veneto where approximately 18% of sparkling and still wines are of DOC classification. Most sparkling wines are made as Spumante sparkling wine (approx. 4-6 bar pressure) or Frizzante (approx. 2.5 bar pressure). To be a Prosecco DOC or DOCG means that at least 85% of the wine is made from the local Veneto Glera grape.

Italian sparkling wines are mostly produced by the Charmat - Martinotti method, in which the secondary fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks rather than in each individual bottle. This method preserves the crisp flavour profile, fragrance and character of the Glera grape making it a perfect companion for lunch, picnic and aperitivo.

BAGLIETTI is designed and produced by the third is designed and produced by the third generation of the family business. e vineyards generation of the family business. e vineyards can be found in the beautiful landscapes of the can be found in the beautiful landscapes of the provinces Treviso and Venice. At the end of summer there is a large temperature range between day and night and therefore a good presence of aromatic substances are to be found in the grape in the nal ripening stage. SCAVI&RAY PROSECCO uses Glera grapes that ourish on rst-class vines in the sun-drenched Veneto landscape. e grapes are hand-picked with passion, devotion and care. e Scavi&Ray terroir has a very particular climate and incredibly special soil properties.

BAGLIETTI WINES TO TRY: BAGLIETTI NO.10 PROSECCO DOC (Glera Grape) An elegant Prosecco DOC with a scent of pears, citrus and almonds. By allowing the wine to rest on yeast over time, a full avour is able to evolve. Only grapes from the Piave area are used for No.10.

BAGLIETTI NO.7 SPUMANTE ROSÉ (Pinot Noir and Rabboso) A sparkling rosé wine with a rich scent from white peach, citrus and summer berries. e taste is elegant and dry with elements of raspberry, citrus and almond.

BAGLIETTI MILLESIMATO SPUMANTE ROSE GOLD

(Pinot Noir and Glera) Vintage pink colour with velvety red fruit on the nose. e wine is dry with fresh acid and small bubbles. SCAVI&RAY WINES TO TRY:

SCAVI&RAY PROSECCO SPUMANTE DOC

(100% Glera) Extra dry in the mouth, clean on the palate, juicy and with a clearly discernible note of acidity. Subtle hints of fruit, citrus, apple, slightly mineral and smoky on the nose.

SCAVI&RAY PROSECCO DOC ROSÉ

(88% Glera and 12% Pino Nero DOC) is prosecco rosé is particularly suitable as an aperitif for the summer time. It’s the perfect companion for everyday festive occasions.

SCAVI&RAY PROSECCO SUPERIORE DOCG

(85% Glera grapes and 15% Chardonnay) Clean on the nose, with ne fruit, apple, pear, citrus and so oral notes, as well as subtle echoes of herbal spice, honey and hazelnut. is highest quality prosecco is incredibly clean on the palate, with an excellent perlage of medium body and length.

SCAVI&RAY ICE PRESTIGE SPUMANTE

(60% Glera and 40% Verduzzo) e meticulously selected mixture of grape varieties unlocks a fruity aromatic character with notes of pear, apple and citrus with oral nuances on the nose. A sweeter sparkling pleasure, especially on warm summer days. Served on ice, with raspberries and mint or with pink grapefruit and cucumber.

SCAVI&RAY MOMENTO D’ORO

is premium sparkling wine is a lively, sparkling cuvée, which impresses with its harmonious composition and guarantees an unrivalled taste sensation. e versatile cuvée has an aroma of fresh apple and pear with delicate echoes of oral, herbal and smoky notes.

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