{"title":"Sparkling wine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSparkling Wine – Bubbly Pleasure for Special Occasions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSparkling wine represents festive moments, fine effervescence, and that special tingle in the glass. In our \u003cstrong\u003eSparkling Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e category, you will find carefully selected specialties that uniquely combine pleasure and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether classic, modern, or from small producers: our sparkling wines impress with their quality, character, and balanced aromas. From fresh and fruity to complex and finely structured – here you will find sparkling companions for aperitifs, celebrations, or special evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover sparkling wine that doesn't need to be loud to make an impression – stylish, high-quality, and made for memorable moments of enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSparkling Wine – fine effervescence for unforgettable moments.\u003c\/h3\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"von-wiesen-ancestral-apfel-mit-hopfen","title":"Ancestral – Apple with Hops","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eAncestral Apple with Hops from von Wiesen: floral and bone-dry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eAncestral Apple with Hops by the von Wiesen manufactory is a sparkling fruit wine made from locally harvested apple must, to which Citra hops have been added. It contains 6.8 percent alcohol and 7.7 grams of acidity per liter, and its effervescence comes from a single fermentation behind the crown cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncestral – Apple with Hops\u003c\/strong\u003e is the sparkling fruit wine from von Wiesen in Bensheim, in which no second fruit is added to the apple, but rather a flower. Hops are truly present in the bottle here, specifically Citra, an aromatic variety that is more fragrant than bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGreen apple, citrus peel, and warm yeast bread\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, there is a cloudy, pale straw-yellow sparkling wine whose aroma leans first toward green and yellow apple. Over this lies that floral note that anyone who has ever held a pale ale will immediately recognize, and fresh-cut yeast bread waits at the very back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the fruit sugar has been completely fermented out, nothing remains of sweetness. With 6.8 percent alcohol, the bottle feels lighter than a Sekt from the Bergstraße nearby. The 7.7 grams of acidity per liter still keep it lively without it becoming sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted aromas are its domain, and the food paired with it can certainly be salty. A sheet-pan tarte flambée, grilled bell peppers with black blisters on their skin, and fried sardines find in it a counterpart that picks up the smoke rather than drowning it out. Even a bratwurst with a brown crust won't ruffle its feathers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy hops in the glass aren't intoxicating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHops climb, and the cones of the female plant are harvested—delicate structures made of thin bracts. Inside them sit tiny yellow glands, and they contain everything the hops have to impart to the must in terms of bitter substances, resins, and essential oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey provide no sugar and therefore no alcohol; they act merely as a spice, just as pepper spices. Citra was bred as an aromatic variety rather than a bittering one, which is why the sparkling wine smells of citrus peel, gooseberry, and ripe mango, without the palate contracting anywhere. Bitterness is present, but it remains in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA fermentation that ends in the bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the méthode ancestrale, there is no second fermentation, but only a single one that is interrupted at the right moment. The apple must ferments spontaneously with the yeasts already residing on the skins in old and new barrique barrels. In the middle of this fermentation, it is bottled and sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever fruit sugar remains is worked through by the yeast behind the crown cap. The resulting carbon dioxide can no longer escape, dissolves into the must, and becomes effervescence. This requires neither \u003ci\u003etirage\u003c\/i\u003e nor added yeast nor external sugar, and after a good three months, the bottle is ready to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe apples come from organic farms and old traditional orchards in the surrounding area, including the Obsthof am Steinberg near Frankfurt. The same hands also bottle \u003ci\u003eWinzersekt\u003c\/i\u003e in Bensheim, and you can hear the care in the effervescence. Alongside it are the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/von-wiesen-ancestral-apfel-und-quitte\"\u003eAncestral with Quince\u003c\/a\u003e as well as its \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/von-wiesen-apfel-und-schwarze-johannisbeere\"\u003edark-berried brother\u003c\/a\u003e, and among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/schaumwein\"\u003esparkling bottles\u003c\/a\u003e, you will find everything else that builds up pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sekthaus Griesel \u0026 Compagnie","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073607033166,"sku":"020GRI021","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/von-wiesen-ancestral-apfel-hopfen_080c30d5-19c1-42ef-9e0b-a2805479bfb3.jpg?v=1751010858"},{"product_id":"von-wiesen-ancestral-apfel-und-quitte","title":"Ancestral – Apple and Quince","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eAncestral Apple and Quince from the von Wiesen cidery, full-bodied and dry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eAncestral Apple and Quince by von Wiesen is a sparkling fruit wine containing equal parts apple and quince, with 6.6 percent alcohol and 6.9 grams of acidity per liter. Any sweetness detected in the glass comes from the fruit itself, not from added sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncestral – Apple and Quince\u003c\/strong\u003e is the sparkling fruit wine from von Wiesen in Bensheim in which the quince is not merely a hint, but makes up half of the content. Quince wine from the previous year and freshly pressed quince juice are what actually go into the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe fruit nobody wants to eat raw\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ripe quince is hard and heavy in the hand, covered in a gray fuzz on its yellow skin, and is laborious to cut with a knife. The core is also stubborn and takes up a good portion of the fruit. Raw, it is woody and astringent, and no one would think to bite into it like an apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts scent, however, fills an entire kitchen, which is why quinces were once placed in linen closets. Only heat or fermentation makes the fruit accessible. It is one of the oldest cultivated fruits and for a long time stood in almost every farmhouse garden before disappearing from large orchards. Its high pectin content allows quince jelly to set without any gelling agents, and in sparkling wine, this same substance provides a round mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy no one adds sugar here\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith classic bottle fermentation, a dosage is added after disgorging—a measured amount of sugar used to fine-tune the finished sparkling wine. The sugar determines whether the label ends up reading \"Brut\" or \"Extra Brut.\" The \u003cem\u003eméthode ancestrale\u003c\/em\u003e skips this step entirely, as it relies on a single fermentation and the bottle is never opened again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe still-fermenting must is bottled and continues to work there until the fruit sugar is almost entirely consumed. What remains is 0.5 grams of residual sugar per liter—a value well below the threshold for even the strictest definitions of dry sparkling wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking at the label, one expects more sweetness from such soft fruit than the glass actually provides. This is not asceticism, but simply the result of a process involving only a single step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYellow apple, quince jelly, and warm bark\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scent starts with green and yellow apple, but after a short time, the quince pushes to the front, bringing those full, ripe tones reminiscent of cooked jelly. Beneath this lies a yeasty quality, like that of freshly sliced bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 6.9 grams of acidity per liter hold the whole together, ensuring the richness never becomes heavy. \"Dry\" here does not mean lean, as the quince brings its own breadth. Baked Camembert, pork rillettes, and braised Hokkaido pumpkin pair well with it because it meets them with fruit rather than sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quinces grow at the Quittenprojekt Bergstraße near Weinheim, where heirloom varieties are maintained that hardly anyone else picks anymore. Related products include the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/von-wiesen-ancestral-apfel-mit-hopfen\"\u003eAncestral with hops\u003c\/a\u003e and the acidity-driven \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/von-wiesen-apfel-und-rote-johannisbeere\"\u003ered currant sibling\u003c\/a\u003e, and more bottle-fermented wines can be found among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/schaumwein\"\u003esparkling wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sekthaus Griesel \u0026 Compagnie","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073608278350,"sku":"020GRI022","price":14.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/von-wiesen-ancestral-apfel-quitte_7adc8dd7-b585-4461-9b43-c5ba8da71448.jpg?v=1751010860"},{"product_id":"von-wiesen-apfel-und-rote-johannisbeere","title":"Ancestral – Apple \u0026 Redcurrant","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eAncestral Apple and Red Currant by von Wiesen, naturally cloudy and tart-fresh\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eAncestral Apple and Red Currant by von Wiesen is a fruit sparkling wine made from 85 percent apple and 15 percent red currant, bone-dry with 0.0 grams of residual sugar per liter. The yeast remains in the bottle, which is why it pours slightly cloudy into the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncestral – Apple \u0026amp; Red Currant\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most acidic of the four fruit sparkling wines from von Wiesen, as hardly any other bottle with effervescence reaches 12 grams of acidity per liter. Red currant juice is added directly to the fermenting apple must before the crown cap is applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the yeast stays in the bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the méthode ancestrale, the bottle is not opened again after fermentation, meaning everything the yeast left behind remains inside. A classic sparkling wine goes through the disgorgement process at this stage, where the frozen yeast plug is shot out of the bottle neck. For this, the bottles are riddled for weeks beforehand until everything has collected in the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis step is omitted here, and there is no filtering either, resulting in a slightly cloudy sparkling wine in the glass, similar to naturally cloudy apple juice. Over time, a fine sediment settles at the bottom of the bottle, which stays there if you pour carefully. Those who include the last few centiliters get more yeast flavor in the glass, and some prefer exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVibrant acidity and bright red fruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma starts with yellow apple, then the currant joins in, bringing that bright, almost sharp freshness familiar from picking them in July. Behind that is the yeasty note of fresh bread that the sparkling wine has carried with it from the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, there is no sweetness left; the 0.0 grams of residual sugar per liter is not just a formality here, and the acidity cuts through like a cold draft. That is precisely why it pairs better with fat and salt than almost any other beverage on the shelf. From the second sip on, the mouth gets used to it and craves more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fried chicken with crispy breading, fried calamari, and a classic Wiener Schnitzel receive from it the counter-balance that would otherwise be provided by the slice of lemon left carelessly on the edge of the plate. At 6.6 percent alcohol, a second glass won't lead to a heavy afternoon either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA berry that yields little color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed currants hang in bunches like tiny grapes; their skin is so thin that the seeds show through. They carry almost no sugar, but plenty of fruit acid, and they contain much less pigment than their black cousins. The bunches are picked by hand in July, as each individual berry would be too small to harvest. In the kitchen, they almost always end up in jelly, where sugar balances out their sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is why the sparkling wine, with its 15 percent berry content, remains light and takes on a salmon color instead of turning dark red. The berries come from the region, including the Filsinger fruit orchards in Wiesloch. Those who prefer something fuller should try the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/von-wiesen-ancestral-apfel-und-quitte\"\u003eAncestral with Quince\u003c\/a\u003e, while those who prefer something darker and more tart should try the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/von-wiesen-apfel-und-schwarze-johannisbeere\"\u003eAncestral with Black Currant\u003c\/a\u003e. You can find everything else with bubbles on our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/schaumwein\"\u003esparkling wine\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sekthaus Griesel \u0026 Compagnie","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073608311118,"sku":"020GRI023","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/von-wiesen-ancestral-apfel-rote-johannisbeere_4b049943-01b4-4898-9e54-580b9b6ad2bc.jpg?v=1751010863"},{"product_id":"von-wiesen-apfel-und-schwarze-johannisbeere","title":"Ancestral – Apple \u0026 Blackcurrant","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eAncestral Apple and Blackcurrant from von Wiesen, tart and dark-berry-forward\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eAncestral Apple and Blackcurrant from von Wiesen is a sparkling fruit wine made from 85 percent apple and 15 percent blackcurrant, with 6.9 percent alcohol and 9.5 grams of acidity per liter. Its carbonation is generated solely from the fruit sugar trapped under the crown cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncestral – Apple \u0026amp; Blackcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e is the darkest of the four sparkling fruit wines from von Wiesen in Bensheim, because in addition to its color, the blackcurrant also provides plenty of tannins. It makes up 15 percent of the blend, while the remaining 85 percent comes from apples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDark berry, tart skin, and a salty counterpart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it appears as a cloudy sparkling wine with a reddish shimmer, its scent beginning with yellow apple before shifting into darker tones. The blackcurrant imparts tart, almost earthy fruit notes, and in the background, there is that signature yeast note reminiscent of freshly baked bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 0.0 grams of residual sugar per liter, any roundness that sweetness would typically provide is absent. Instead, the berry's tannins give the palate something to hold onto. The 9.5 grams of acidity per liter pull the whole experience into focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalt and smoke are therefore its best companions. Smoked bacon, coarse country-style liver sausage, and braised venison shoulder meet a sparkling wine that holds its own against them, and even an aged cheese with a strong rind won't shake its composure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe scent that comes from the leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who walks past a blackcurrant bush in summer and rubs a leaf between their fingers knows the smell before a single berry hits the basket. It resides in the leaves and buds just as much as in the fruit—resinous, a little catty, and instantly recognizable. Hardly any other shrub reveals its presence from two meters away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn perfumery, these very buds are distilled because this scent cannot be obtained from any other plant. The berry itself has a thick, almost black skin containing the pigments, and along with them, tannins enter the glass. Red and black currants are botanically related, yet they taste completely different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this bottle should be opened with care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic sparkling wine is calculated for a specific bottle pressure because the second fermentation is initiated with a precisely measured amount of sugar and yeast. With the méthode ancestrale, this calculation does not exist because the wine is bottled as a must that is still in the middle of its single fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow much sugar is left at that moment varies from batch to batch, and thus the pressure varies as well. The crown cap should therefore be loosened slowly, preferably on a chilled bottle, so that nothing spills over the edge. It comes out of the refrigerator much calmer than from a warm shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe apples grow in local traditional meadow orchards, where various old high-stem trees stand side by side. There is room for birds and insects between the trees, and such meadows are becoming rarer. Alongside it are the lighter \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/von-wiesen-apfel-und-rote-johannisbeere\"\u003eAncestral with Redcurrant\u003c\/a\u003e and the floral \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/von-wiesen-ancestral-apfel-mit-hopfen\"\u003eAncestral with Hops\u003c\/a\u003e; those who wish to browse further will find the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/schaumwein\"\u003ebottles with perlage\u003c\/a\u003e one shelf row over.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sekthaus Griesel \u0026 Compagnie","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073608737102,"sku":"020GRI024","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/von-wiesen-ancestral-apfel-schwarze-johannisbeere_07d8d0f5-d1b5-4004-91f4-407d72070d6e.jpg?v=1751010865"},{"product_id":"von-wiesen-ros-apfel-brut-2018","title":"Rosé Apple Brut – 2018","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003e2018 Rosé Apfel Brut by Wiesen, aged and autumnally tart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e2018 Rosé Apfel Brut by Wiesen is the older of the producer's two pink apple sparkling wines, bottled from the 2018 vintage and, like its younger sibling, aged on the lees for twenty-four months. Two additional years of bottle aging have made it calmer and tarter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018 Rosé Apfel Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e is the apple sparkling wine from Wiesen in Bensheim whose color and fruit are derived from spontaneously fermented redcurrant juice. At 8.7 percent alcohol, it is significantly lighter in structure than a sparkling wine made from grapes. It shares the same name as the 2020, but not the same age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat two extra years in the bottle achieve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth vintages spent twenty-four months on fine lees; their differences only emerge after disgorgement. From that point on, every year counts, as the carbon dioxide binds more closely to the liquid, and the initially vigorous bubbles become a narrow, steady stream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, the young berry fruit loses its sharp edge—the loud acidity of the first year. In its place come notes that lean more towards compote and dried fruit, which are not yet present in a freshly disgorged sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch a sparkling wine appears drier, even though its dosage has never been changed, because time pushes the sweetness to the background and brings the acidity to the fore. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/von-wiesen-rose-apfel-brut-2020\"\u003eyounger 2020 Rosé\u003c\/a\u003e, by contrast, shows the louder side of the same recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStewed redcurrants and a hint of autumn leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, apple must sits alongside stewed redcurrants, accompanied by a tart quality reminiscent of dry leaves in October. The color is more matte than the younger vintage, shifting towards onion skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has traded the urgent drive of a young fruit sparkling wine for calm, making it less of a celebratory toast and more of a wine to sit and savor. The perlage is there, but it no longer bites, instead coating the tongue softly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFried blood sausage with apple slices finds a perfect counterpart in it, as do beetroot with horseradish, and a slice of ripe Tomme cheese practically requires it, as its acidity cuts through the fat. It handles hearty dishes better than the younger vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOld standard trees and many varieties side by side\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe apples grow in local meadow orchards, or \"Streuobstwiesen\"—tall-trunked trees beneath which the grass can still be mown or grazed. Such orchards have been disappearing for decades because they are difficult to harvest mechanically. Their yields are irregular and their maintenance labor-intensive, but they host a diversity that no plantation can replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn one of these orchards, old varieties grow side by side that no supermarket carries anymore, and it is precisely this blend that makes the must more interesting. Each variety brings a different acidity, a different sweetness, and a different tannin content, and only together do they create a complete picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation occurs spontaneously in barriques of varying ages, using the yeasts already present on the skins. No cultured yeast sets the tone here; instead, the fermentation takes longer and is less predictable. Alongside it is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/von-wiesen-x-seckinger-rose-pure-x-johannisbeere\"\u003eRosé Pure x Johannisbeere made from grape wine\u003c\/a\u003e, and in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/schaumwein\"\u003eSparkling Wine\u003c\/a\u003e section, you will find everything else under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sekthaus Griesel \u0026 Compagnie","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073620468046,"sku":"020GRI028","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/von-wiesen-rose-apfel-brut-2018_f48bc56a-b25b-4472-8cc8-041b2ff6de9d.jpg?v=1751011242"},{"product_id":"von-wiesen-rose-apfel-brut-2020","title":"Rosé Apple Brut – 2020","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eRosé Apfel Brut 2020 by Wiesen: juicy and dryly structured\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eRosé Apfel Brut 2020 by Wiesen is a pink apple sparkling wine from the Hessische Bergstraße, created using traditional bottle fermentation. It spent twenty-four months on the lees. Its color comes from spontaneously fermented currant juice rather than a sugar solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosé Apfel Brut 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pink fruit sparkling wine from Wiesen in Bensheim, pressed from regional apples of several varieties. It has been treated with the same patience usually reserved for the base wines of premium winemaker sparkling wines (Winzersekt). The 0.75-liter bottle contains 8.7 percent alcohol, noticeably less than in a sparkling wine made from grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRed apple must, currants, and a tart character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it appears a pale salmon pink, not a garish candy color. First, you get the must of ripe apples, smelling as if fresh from the press, and only then does the bittersweet currant emerge, both red and black in a single aroma. The perlage remains fine and never gets in the way of the drinking flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite all the berry fruit, it comes across as dry because the acidity of the currant keeps the sweetness in check. If served too cold, however, the fruit is suppressed, which is why it reveals significantly more a few degrees above refrigerator temperature than it does straight from the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatermelon with feta is its perfect summer partner, a tomato salad with burrata suits it just as well, and cured char gets that fresh touch from it that would otherwise require a slice of lemon. It is not, however, well-suited for sweets, as it simply lacks the necessary sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe dosage comes from berry juice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring disgorgement, the yeast plug shoots out of the bottle neck, and the liquid lost in the process is topped up. This topping up is called the dosage and usually consists of a sugar solution or, in the case of fruit, simply apple juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNiko Brandner uses spontaneously fermented juice from red and black currants for this, which adds both color and fruit in a single step. No maceration on the berry skins is required, as the berry character only emerges at the very end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpontaneously fermented means that this juice has also already undergone fermentation and brings no raw sugar with it. Nevertheless, a little more residual sweetness remains than in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/von-wiesen-ancestral-apfel-mit-hopfen\"\u003eAncestral with Hops\u003c\/a\u003e, whose fructose has been completely fermented out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSecond fermentation in the bottle with riddling and disgorging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fully fermented apple wine is bottled with yeast and a little sugar, where a second fermentation begins. This creates the fine carbonation that later rises to the surface in the glass. This is exactly how winemaker sparkling wine from grapes is created in the same cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rosé then rests on the fine lees for twenty-four months before it is riddled and the bottles are gradually moved upside down in their racks over the course of weeks. At the end, the yeast sits in the bottle neck and is expelled in one go during disgorgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe must was previously fermented spontaneously in barriques of various ages, without any cultured yeast dictating the profile. Because the pressure varies from bottle to bottle, the closure should be loosened slowly. Next to it stands the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/von-wiesen-ros-apfel-brut-2018\"\u003eRosé from the 2018 vintage\u003c\/a\u003e, which has two more harvest years behind it and therefore has a calmer presence, and further \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/schaumwein\"\u003ebottle-fermented wines\u003c\/a\u003e are waiting on the same shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sekthaus Griesel \u0026 Compagnie","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073664377166,"sku":"020GRI0281","price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/von-wiesen-rose-apfel-brut-2020.jpg?v=1779199598"},{"product_id":"von-wiesen-x-seckinger-rose-pure-x-johannisbeere","title":"Rosé Pure x Redcurrant","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eRosé Pure x Redcurrant by Wiesen and Seckinger: fruity and dry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eRosé Pure x Redcurrant by Wiesen and the Seckinger winery is an aromatized wine-based drink made from 90 percent rosé wine from the Palatinate Pure line and 10 percent spontaneously fermented redcurrant juice, the carbonation of which develops inside the sealed bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosé Pure x Redcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exception in the Wiesen range; while apple and quince usually form the base, this glass features grape wine from the Palatinate with added redcurrant juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRaspberry red, cloudy, and full of red berries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color is a vibrant raspberry red, more reminiscent of syrup than wine. The fact that the liquid remains slightly cloudy is due to the yeast that has been left in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma opens up a whole basket of red berries, in which the redcurrant clearly takes center stage. On the palate, a fine perlage works against a fruitiness that, despite all its fullness, remains dry and does not feign sweetness. The acidity of the red berries keeps the fruit upright and lean. The alcohol content is 10.5 percent and takes a back seat to the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrilled lamb skewers, tomatoes with burrata, and a cold melon salad with mint pair well with it. Because it brings its own acidity, it copes well with a sharp dressing that would otherwise defeat a wine. As an aperitif, it requires nothing more than a glass with a rounded bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the Palatinate meets the Bergstraße\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Seckinger brothers run their winery in the Palatinate and contribute 90 percent to this bottle, namely rosé wine from their Pure line. Wiesen adds 10 percent redcurrant juice, spontaneously fermented and relying solely on what comes from the berry skins. Ten percent sounds like little, but it almost completely defines the aroma of this bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is declared as an aromatized wine-based drink, and this cumbersome term hits the nail on the head more accurately than any buzzword. All other bottles from the producer do not contain grapes; here, vineyard and meadow orchard meet in a cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same hands also make sparkling wine on the Bergstraße, which must lie on the lees for at least three years before it can be sold. That waiting period is omitted here, and you can certainly tell by the fruit. The names of both producers stand side by side on the bottle, connected by a simple x.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFermentation only ends in the bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Ancestral\" means that the carbonation does not come from a tank, nor is it added. It develops inside the sealed bottle from the sugar still present in the liquid at the time of bottling, and the yeast does the rest without further assistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfterward, the yeast remains inside, which is why it enters the glass cloudy and a fine sediment settles at the bottom of the bottle after a few months. It was never fined or filtered, and sulfur was kept to an absolute minimum. A bit of cloudiness in the glass is therefore not a flaw, but proof of this. The pressure varies from bottle to bottle, which is why the cap should be opened slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo see what redcurrant sounds like without any grapes, take a look at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/von-wiesen-apfel-und-rote-johannisbeere\"\u003eAncestral made from apple and redcurrant\u003c\/a\u003e. In the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/von-wiesen-rose-apfel-brut-2020\"\u003e2020 Rosé Apple Brut\u003c\/a\u003e, on the other hand, the apple provides the color, and everything else that bubbles and fizzes from the house can be found in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/schaumwein\"\u003ebottle-fermented selections in our range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sekthaus Griesel \u0026 Compagnie","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073665425742,"sku":"020GRI030","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/von-wiesen-seckinger-rose-pure_889658f3-c3c6-437f-b53f-b68e014e9f61.jpg?v=1751011806"},{"product_id":"viani-prosecco-doc-spumante-brut","title":"Prosecco DOC Spumante Brut","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eProsecco DOC Spumante Brut for a Toast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eProsecco DOC Spumante Brut is an Italian sparkling wine made from the Glera grape, fermented in pressurized tanks, and produced in the driest of the common Prosecco styles. Fine-bubbled, apple-fresh, and dry enough to be enjoyed before a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProsecco DOC Spumante Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sparkling wine from northeastern Italy, produced according to the regulations of the Denominazione di Origine Controllata. It is fine-bubbled, fruit-forward, and made in the brut style, which allows for less than 12 grams of residual sugar per liter. This makes it the driest of the three common Prosecco varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreen apple, delicate almond, fine perlage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma features green apples and pears, followed by a delicate note of almond, typical of the Glera grape. Fresh and uncomplicated, with no yeasty notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the signature of Glera: a sparkling wine that strives not for brioche and roasted aromas, but for fruit. If you are looking for hints of Champagne, this is not the right choice; if you want a fresh, straightforward aperitif, it is exactly right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it is lively and fruity, with a fine and not overly aggressive perlage. Brut here truly means dry: while an Extra Dry with 12 to 17 grams of residual sugar tastes noticeably sweet, this one remains clearly on the dry side. Fresh, fruity, crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it well chilled at 6 to 8 degrees Celsius in a slender glass that highlights the bubbles and gathers the aroma. A champagne coupe would be the wrong choice, as both the bubbles and the scent would dissipate too quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncidentally, Spumante simply means sparkling wine, in contrast to Frizzante, which is produced with less pressure and consequently has more restrained bubbles. On the label, this is an important distinction; in the glass, it is an immediately perceptible one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAs an aperitif, in a Spritz, with fish and antipasti\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the Italian aperitif par excellence, and the Brut style is the most suitable for this purpose because it stimulates the appetite instead of satiating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn its own, it pairs well with antipasti, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/prosciutto-crudo-italienischer-schinken\"\u003ecured ham\u003c\/a\u003e, seafood, and light fish, as well as fried vegetables. Because it is dry, it can also handle salty accompaniments that would overwhelm a sweeter sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed, it serves as the base for well-known aperitivi: with Aperol and soda for a Spritz, with peach puree for a Bellini, or topped with a splash of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/viani-limoncello-500ml\"\u003eLimoncello\u003c\/a\u003e. In Italy, it is also served with panettone and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galup-colomba-tradizionale-750g\"\u003eColomba\u003c\/a\u003e, where we might otherwise have coffee. With sweet pastries, this dry style works better than one might expect, as it provides a counterpoint rather than simply adding to the sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNine provinces, one protected origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2009, \"Prosecco\" no longer refers to the grape variety, but to the growing region. The grape has officially been called Glera since then, and the name Prosecco is tied to its origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe region encompasses nine provinces in Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The wine must contain at least 85 percent Glera; the rest may come from local varieties. This regulation was established as a protection against imitations, which were previously made from completely different grapes under the same name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose who prefer more specificity can find the smaller Conegliano Valdobbiadene area within the same family, designated as DOCG, where the slopes are steeper and yields are lower. For an uncomplicated aperitif, however, the DOC level is exactly the right address.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation is almost always carried out using the Charmat method in pressurized tanks rather than in the bottle. This is not a cost-saving measure, but a conscious decision: the second fermentation in the tank preserves the fresh primary fruit that long aging on the lees would mask. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/antonio-viani-importe\"\u003eAntonio Viani\u003c\/a\u003e brings it to the shelf; you can find more sparkling options under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trinken-prickelnd-prosecco-cava\"\u003eProsecco and Cava\u003c\/a\u003e. A sparkling wine for a Wednesday evening just as much as for New Year's Eve. 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The elegant Champagne has a lively mousse with fine bubbles, seduces with the scent of white flowers and citrus fruits. On the palate, it shows fine brioche aromas in addition to its incomparable fruitiness. The Champagne is harmonious and complex with good length. The Champagne half bottle is just the right size for a toast for two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChampagne Pannier – Champagne since 1899\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne Pannier is located in the heart of the Vallée de la Marne. Founded in 1899 by Louis Eugène Pannier, it is now owned by a winegrowers' cooperative that produces elegant, fruity, and balanced sparkling wines. The focus of the grape varieties is on Pinot Meunier. Rustic and powerful, it brings fruity accessibility to the Cuvée Selection Brut. Pinot Noir provides richness, and the mineral Chardonnay plays a balancing role.\u003cbr\u003eThe Champagne ages for at least three years in a wonderful cellar system from the 12th century. 2.5 kilometers long and 30 meters deep, it has space for several million bottles. The Champagne house Pannier has an excellent reputation, which it owes, among others, to Cellar Master Philippe Dupuis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChampagne – Selection Brut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVallée de la Marne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30% Pinot Meunier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30% Pinot Noir \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12% vol. 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On the palate, in addition to its incomparable fruitiness, it reveals fine brioche aromas. The champagne is harmonious and complex with good length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChampagne Pannier – Champagne since 1899\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne Pannier is located in the heart of the Vallée de la Marne. Founded in 1899 by Louis Eugène Pannier, it is now owned by a cooperative of winemakers who produce elegant, fruity, and balanced sparkling wines. The focus for the grape varieties is on Pinot Meunier. Rustic and robust, it brings fruity accessibility to the Cuvée Selection Brut. Pinot Noir provides richness, and the mineral Chardonnay plays a balancing role. \u003cbr\u003eThe champagne ages for at least three years in a wonderful 12th-century cellar system. 2.5 kilometers long and 30 meters deep, it has space for several million bottles. 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The fresh Rosé Champagne has a lively mousse with fine bubbles, seduces with the scent of white flowers, red berries and citrus fruits. On the palate, the Pannier Brut Rosé shows fine brioche aromas in addition to its incomparable fruitiness. The champagne is harmonious and complex with good length and is a pleasure to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePannier – Sparkling Wine since 1899\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne Pannier is located in the heart of the Vallée de la Marne. Founded in 1899 by Louis Eugène Pannier, it is now owned by a winegrowers' association that produces elegant, fruity and balanced sparkling wines. The focus of the grape varieties is on Pinot Meunier. Rustic and powerful, it brings fruity accessibility to the Cuvée Selection Brut. Pinot Noir provides richness and the mineral Chardonnay plays a balancing role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe champagne matures for at least three years in a wonderful 12th-century cellar system. 2.5 kilometers long and 30 meters deep, it has space for several million bottles. 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Not a sparkling wine from the winery's home village, but one from the Wonnegau region, where the limestone lies just beneath the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Kirchenstück 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e is the single-vineyard sparkling wine from Sekthaus Raumland, made from 100 percent Pinot Noir and classified in the VDP.Sekt.Prestige category. With a dosage of 2 grams per liter, it belongs to the Brut Nature category, meaning those sparkling wines to which almost nothing is added at the end. What you taste comes from the vineyard and from time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWild berries, Morello cherry, and white pepper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brut Nature is fragrant with red-fruit notes of wild berries and Morello cherries, accompanied by a fine hint of white pepper in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96 months on the lees have added layers of brioche, nut butter, and toasted almonds without overpowering the red fruit. 8.3 grams of acidity per liter provide a tension that is not cushioned at any point by a significant dosage. Powerful, chalky, and uncompromisingly dry, it remains so through to the finish, where the minerality of the site asserts itself once again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Volker Raumland, \"Réserve\" means at least 90 months of lees aging, and the Raumland Kirchenstück has exceeded this threshold by another half-year. This is precisely what accounts for the fine creaminess that makes such a dry sparkling wine accessible in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith crustaceans and dark meat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts power and lack of sweetness make it a sparkling wine for the main course rather than a quick reception at the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMediterranean fish from the oven pairs well with it, as do crustaceans with butter and dark grilled meat. Where a Brut with five grams of dosage might become soft, this one stands firm and holds its own against the saltiness of the food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 8 and 10 degrees, it reveals everything in a white wine glass; in a narrow flute, hardly half of that. It is an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/aperitif\"\u003eaperitif\u003c\/a\u003e only for guests who truly enjoy dry sparkling wine, as there is no soft landing here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Grosse Lage in the Wonnegau\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kirchenstück in Hohen-Sülzen is classified as a VDP.Grosse Lage and is situated on pure limestone covered by a thin layer of loess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot Noir grows there on vines nearly 30 years old, whose roots reach into the limestone, drawing the salty character into the berries. The base wines were aged in barriques, followed by malolactic fermentation and the second fermentation in the bottle, a method Volker Raumland has applied to every one of his sparkling wines since 1984.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tirage bottling took place in June 2015, and it was disgorged in January 2023, riddled and uncorked by hand like every single bottle at the estate. At the Meininger German Sparkling Wine Award 2020, it scored 93 points. One site, one variety, almost no dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2020, Raumland has been the first sparkling wine-exclusive estate to join the VDP, and single-vineyard sparkling wines like this one paved the way. You can find \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sekthaus-raumland\"\u003ethe estate's range\u003c\/a\u003e in our shop, as well as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trinken-prickelnd-sekt\"\u003eother sparkling wines with long lees aging\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sekthaus Raumland","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073787060558,"sku":"020RAU012","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/raumland-sekt-pinot-kirchenstueck-2014.jpg?v=1779198067"},{"product_id":"karl-may-grand-cuvee-sekt-2015-bio","title":"Grand Cuvée Sparkling Wine – 2015","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eOrganic Winzersekt Brut Nature from the Karl May Winery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 2015 Grand Cuvée Sekt from the Karl May winery is an organic Winzersekt from Rheinhessen, a cuvée of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay produced via traditional bottle fermentation. Seven years on the lees, zero dosage, vegan. A sparkling wine with depth and a fine perlage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Cuvée Sekt 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e is an organic Winzersekt from the Karl May winery in Osthofen, Rheinhessen, crafted as a cuvée of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It matured through traditional bottle fermentation for seven years on the lees and is bottled with no dosage at all. A sparkling wine with character that has taken its time, and it shows in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSmoky, nutty, a hint of bread crust\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, smoky and nutty notes, accompanied by ripe yellow fruits and a touch of tobacco and bread crust—a bouquet that tells the story of long maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the Sekt is profound, creamy, and complex, carried by a fine perlage and a subtle impression of sweetness, even though it contains no dosage. These hints of extract sweetness arise solely from the long maturation, not from added sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is how you taste what seven years of patience on the lees does for a sparkling wine. This is classic bottle fermentation, but crafted by a small family winery from Rheinhessen. Smoky, nutty, and profound—it is rare to find such bubbles from German lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAn aperitif and companion for fine dining\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell-chilled at 6 to 8 degrees and served in a large glass, the Sekt unfolds its full aroma; if it's too cold, you lose its depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works wonderfully as an aperitif, accompanies fine dishes as well as special occasions, and makes for a sophisticated gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its nutty, mature nature, it also pairs with dishes that a lighter sparkling wine would struggle with, such as poultry with a creamy sauce or aged hard cheese. Serve it in a white wine glass instead of a narrow flute to give its aromatics space to breathe. If you prefer still wine, take a look at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/karl-may-morstein-riesling-2021-bio\"\u003eMorstein Riesling from the Karl May winery\u003c\/a\u003e, sourced from a Grand Cru site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSeven years of patience with Fritz and Peter May\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are organically farmed, carefully hand-harvested, and gently processed in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first fermentation takes place partly in tonneaux, the second classically in the bottle, known as méthode traditionnelle. The Sekt then rests for a full seven years on the lees before being disgorged and bottled with zero dosage. The longer a Sekt stays on the lees, the finer and more persistent its perlage in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFritz and Peter May produce organic and vegan-certified wines in Osthofen. The family has been making wine for seven generations since 1815, and this Sekt shows how beautifully tradition and patience go hand in hand. You can find more in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weingut-karl-may\"\u003eKarl May winery assortment\u003c\/a\u003e and under our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/wein\"\u003ewines\u003c\/a\u003e. 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This very special vintage sparkling wine by Volker Raumland seduces with hints of nut butter, freshly baked bread, and stone fruit. On the palate, it is powerful and harmonious with the finest effervescence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Raumland Prestige Sekts, which include the Triumvirat, are characterized by their long lees aging of over 100 months. During this time, unmistakable aromas of brioche, nut butter, and roasted almonds develop. The result is a fine-bubbled mousseux with a profound body and a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Triumvirat is a very complex sparkling wine, full-bodied and impactful with good structure, light-footed with lively acidity and great length. It smells of apple and pear and ripe honeydew melon, shows intense notes of brioche, nuts, and almonds, something slightly smoky from wet stone, and possesses magnificent depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTriumvirat – a sparkling wine and its values\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35% Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15% Pinot Meunier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12% vol. alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.7g\/l acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.0g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edisgorged 04\/2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eawarded – well-rated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e95 points Gault Millau - Best German Winemaker's Sekt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1st Place German Sekt Award\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1st Place Falstaff Sekt Trophy with 94 points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2nd Place Prestige Burgundy Meininger's German Sekt Prize\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e89 points Eichelmann\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest German Burgundy Sekt Meininger's German Sekt Prize 2018.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSekthaus Raumland – on par with Champagne\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sekthaus Raumland from Flörsheim Dalsheim in Rheinhessen produces premium German Sekt that can stand up to international comparison. Volker Raumland produces Sekt using traditional bottle fermentation, exclusively from his own hand-picked grapes, with a focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, from organically cultivated vineyards. The Pinot Noir grapes for this traditional Sekt grow on nearly 30-year-old vines in the Dalsheimer Bürgel vineyard on chalky shell limestone soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 Sekt year started with a mild spring, followed by a dry, hot summer. To maintain the finesse of the vintage, little defoliation was done. The autumn brought the long-awaited rain and falling temperatures in September. This led to stable acidity levels in the grapes, perfect for Sekt. The picture-perfect grape harvest with an early pick resulted in more powerful and spicier Sekts compared to the previous year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes, hand-picked in September 2015, were gently pressed as whole clusters. The base wines were aged 58% in barriques and 42% in stainless steel. 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First produced in 1993 for the birth of the second daughter Katharina, but because the Chamber of Agriculture would not approve a sparkling wine with the addition \"Blanc de Noir,\" and Volker Raumland did not want to write \"white pressed from red grapes\" on it, it was given the beautiful name of the Raumland daughter. Since then, it has been an indispensable part of the Raumland Sekt range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current 2018 vintage spent four years on the lees from 2019 until the end of 2022. The Cuvée Katharina is a complex sparkling wine, full-bodied and powerful with good structure and great length. This traditional sparkling wine has aromas of apple, red currants, and figs, shows subtle notes of brioche and walnuts, a slight smokiness from wet stone, and possesses depth. 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He has done great things for German Sekt. Not least, he played a significant role in the development of the VDP.SEKT.STATUT manifesto in cooperation with the VDP. Sekthaus Raumland was the first pure Sekt estate to become a member of the VDP. Now, the second generation, daughters Marie-Luise and Katharina, are ready to take over. Now, female power sparkles in the glass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for Raumland Sekte of the Tradition line come from organically cultivated vineyards, are 100% hand-picked, followed by gentle whole-bunch pressing, and the base wines are not filtered. After selective cuvée blending, the bottles are aged for at least 36 months, or three years, according to the Méthode Traditionnelle, meaning the second fermentation takes place in the bottle on the lees. Passion, craftsmanship, and dedication best describe the wonderfully effervescent, elegant, finessed, and finely fruity traditional Sekte. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Cuvée Katharina, the focus is on Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The Pinot Noir grapes for this traditional Sekt grow on nearly 30-year-old vines in the Dalsheimer Bürgel vineyard on Terra Fusca, a clay-rich, dense soil with limestone-brown loam, in Rheinhessen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentle pressing, aging of the base wines 72% in stainless steel and 28% in wooden barrels, malolactic fermentation, second fermentation in the bottle, and long lees aging are prerequisites for this quality, a complex aroma spectrum, and the special fine perlage of their Sekte. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Despite numerous weather extremes and unusual weather patterns, the 2018 sparkling wine year will be remembered for a long time. The year began with a long, rather wet winter. 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However, because the agricultural chamber did not permit a sparkling wine with the addition \"Blanc de Noir,\" and Volker Raumland didn't want to write \"lightly pressed from red grapes\" on the label, it was given the beautiful name of the Raumland daughter. Since then, it has become an indispensable part of the Raumland sparkling wine assortment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2018 sparkling wine year began with a long, wet winter, allowing the soils to store enough water for the record-breaking hot summer. The growing season started already at the end of May with early bud burst. The sunny and dry \"century summer\" slowed down the ripening process and yielded excellent quality with healthy grape material under perfect harvest conditions in September. Thus, the 2018 sparkling wine year is remembered for very clear, early accessible sparkling wines despite extreme weather and unusual weather patterns. 2018 is the first vintage created together with the second generation at Raumland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current 2018 vintage spent 44 months on the lees, from June 2019 to April 2023. The Cuvée Marie-Luise is a fruity sparkling wine, full-bodied and powerful with great substance. The elegant, delicate sparkling wine smells of pear, apricot chutney, and small red berries. With its fine perlage, creaminess, and spiciness, it lingers long on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe namesake, Marie-Luise Raumland, believes that sparkling wine is not just an occasional drink; sparkling wine is always appropriate. 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The Pinot Noir grapes for this traditional sparkling wine grow on almost 30-year-old vines in the Dalsheimer Bürgel vineyard on calcareous shell limestone soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentle pressing, the aging of the base wines in barriques, the completion of malolactic fermentation, the second fermentation in the bottle, and a long period of yeast contact are prerequisites for this quality, a complex aroma spectrum, and the unique fine effervescence of his sparkling wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Good taste is not objective – it is not measurable. It has taken many years of patience and countless attempts to gradually approach the great goal: to achieve the optimum from the diversity of our grape varieties, traditional methods, and today's available possibilities. 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We had to wait for the right moment since 2008 to unveil this showstopper. The Raumlands are Burgundy lovers and only vinify Riesling in exceptional years like the centenary vintage 2008. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"\u003eThe Raumland Riesling Grande Réserve 2008 shows enormous tension with crystal-clear fruit, crisp acidity, and salty minerality. After 10 years of bottle aging and lees contact, this Sekt monument brings nutty and smoky aromas, is very complex and long-lasting. On the palate, it presents itself as firm, with the finest perlage and hints of stone fruit with slight ripeness. 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The second fermentation takes place in classic bottle fermentation over 18 months, which gives the wine its fine perlage, complex aromas, and a certain creaminess. This careful and long maturation gives the Lugana Spumante Brut its characteristic elegance and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Varieties and Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lugana Spumante Brut is made 100% from the Turbiana grape variety, which is native to the area around Lake Garda. The autochthonous Turbiana grape variety, also known as Trebbiano di Lugana, is characterized by its high acidity, vibrant fruit aromas, and its excellent suitability for sparkling wine production. These grapes give the Spumante its elegant freshness and characteristic aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite sparkling wine comes from the Lombardy region in Northern Italy, more precisely from the Pasini San Giovanni winery, which has been known for its high-quality wines for generations. 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Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes are gently pressed using mechanical low-pressure presses. Only the cuvée, the first part of the pressing, is used for the Champagne. The grape must is handled with great care to avoid oxidation and is processed without pumps, using only gravity. The base wine is fermented with natural yeasts and aged in stainless steel tanks, with 5% matured for a year in French oak barrels. To give the Champagne more complexity, 40% of this cuvée consists of reserve wines from older vintages—a special technique with a significant tradition in Champagne. The Carte d'Or cuvée has naturally undergone malolactic fermentation, meaning the malic acid in the wine has transformed into milder lactic acid, which ensures a special mouthfeel with a slightly creamy structure and adds further layers to the Champagne blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo carry out one of the most important steps in creating a good Champagne—the blending, or combining of the various base wines for the second fermentation—three generations of the Drappier family come together to contribute their taste and lived experience: grandfather André Nicolas, father Michel, as well as grandchildren Charline, who heads sales and marketing; Hugo, who currently works as cellar master at Drappier; and Antoine Drappier, who has returned to cultivating the vineyards with the help of horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally, the Drappier Champagne Brut undergoes its second fermentation using the traditional bottle fermentation method: the Méthode Champenoise. The Drappier Champagne Carte d'Or is released onto the market after three years of bottle aging. The Champagne is neither filtered nor colored. 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Red-gold in color with copper highlights, this lively, fine-bubbled Drappier Champagne is very pure with crisp, ripe fruit; vineyard peach and red berries form a liaison. The Drappier Brut Nature Champagne plays its mineral card and reveals its limestone-rich soils. At the same time, it is enormously fresh and light-footed with incredible length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is what Michel Drappier says about the Brut Nature: \"For lovers of pure pleasures, we have created a cuvée from 100% Pinot Noir, 100% first press (as always at Drappier), but without dosage. No liqueur is added to the wine. Only the natural unfermented sugar remains, which is less than 2g per bottle. Since only a very small amount of sulfur is used, the wine has the freedom to fully unfold. It is honest, with not very rich, but lively foam. A scent of freshly pressed black grapes. Aromas of tropical fruits and aromatic herbs.\" Buy Drappier Brut Nature Champagne here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChampagne Drappier – plenty of Pinot Noir, little sulfur\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Drappier family has lived and worked in the south of the Champagne region, in the Côte des Bar, since 1808. They manage a good 100 hectares of this special terroir, which is characterized by a cool climate, limestone-rich soils interspersed with Kimmeridgian marl, and optimal slope orientations (south-southeast).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the harvest, Champagne Drappier takes great care to produce the most elegant and aromatic wines as naturally as possible. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes are gently pressed using mechanical low-pressure presses. Only the cuvée, the first part of the pressing, is used for the Champagne. The grape must is treated with great care to avoid oxidation and is processed further without pumps, using only gravity. The base wine is fermented with natural yeasts and aged in stainless steel tanks, with a small portion maturing for a year in French oak barrels. To add complexity to the sparkling wine, a portion of the Drappier Brut Nature comes from reserve wines of older vintages—a special technique with a significant tradition in Champagne. The cuvée has naturally undergone malolactic fermentation, meaning the malic acid in the wine has transformed into the milder lactic acid; this provides a special mouthfeel with a slightly creamy structure and further layers to the Champagne cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo carry out one of the most important steps in creating a good Champagne—the blending (cuvettage), which is the combining of different base wines for the second fermentation—three generations come together at Drappier and let their taste and lived experience flow in: grandfather André Nicolas, father Michel, as well as grandchildren Charline, who manages sales and marketing; Hugo, who now works as the cellar master at Drappier; and Antoine Drappier, who manages the vineyards again with the help of horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally, Champagne Drappier Brut Nature undergoes the second fermentation in traditional bottle fermentation: according to the Méthode Champenoise. The Drappier Brut Nature Champagne comes to market with three years of bottle aging. This sparkling wine from France is neither filtered nor colored. And Michel Drappier is known for using only as little sulfur (less than 30mg\/l) as necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBrut Nature – a sparkling wine and its values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Champagne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCôte des Bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDisgorged September 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDosage: 0g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBrut Nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e12% vol. alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Champagne Drappier","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073833427278,"sku":"020DRA0003","price":41.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/drappier-champagner-brut-nature.jpg?v=1751009804"},{"product_id":"drappier-champagner-rose-de-saignee","title":"Rosé de Saignée","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDrappier Champagne – Rosé de Saignée – Brut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDrappier Champagne Rosé de Saignée\u003c\/strong\u003e Brut is a magnificent rosé Champagne from the Drappier house in Urville, Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Drappier Champagne Rosé de Saignée is a Champagne made from 100% Pinot Noir. The raspberry-colored cuvée, bottled in a dark bottle to protect it from light, has a lively mousse with fine bubbles and entices with the scent of a whole basket full of red berries and fruits, such as raspberries, strawberries, and cherries; the rosé also reveals something spicy and peppery on the nose, along with a delicate scent of violets. The Drappier Champagne Rosé de Saignée is harmonious, a sparkling wine with great structure and good length that ends in a mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrappier Champagne – lots of Pinot Noir, little sulfur\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Drappier family has lived and worked in the south of Champagne in the Côte des Bar region, in northeastern France, since 1808. There are a good 100 hectares of this special terroir, which is characterized by a cool climate, lime-rich soils interspersed with Kimmeridgian marl, and optimal hillside orientations. The grapes for this rosé Champagne come from the Val de Demoiselles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter harvesting the grapes, Champagne Drappier takes great care to produce the most elegant and aromatic wines as naturally as possible. Upon arrival at the winery, the Pinot Noir grapes remain on the skins for two days to allow the red color to be released from the skins before they are gently pressed using mechanical low-pressure presses. Maceration is a specialty of the Drappier Champagne house, as white-pressed Pinot Noir base wine is usually blended with red wine to produce a rosé Champagne (rosé assemblage). Here, however, a rosé base wine is created from Pinot Noir, which then becomes Champagne during the second fermentation. Naturally, only the cuvée, the first part of the pressing, is used for the Rosé de Saignée Champagne. The grape must is handled with great care to avoid oxidation and is processed without pumps, using only gravity. The base wine is fermented with natural yeasts and aged in stainless steel tanks, with 5% maturing for one year in French oak casks. The cuvée has naturally undergone malolactic fermentation, meaning the malic acid in the wine has been converted into milder lactic acid, which provides a special mouthfeel with a slightly creamy structure and adds further complexity to the Champagne Rosé de Saignée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo carry out one of the most important steps in the production of a good Champagne: blending, i.e., combining the various base wines for the second fermentation, three generations come together at Drappier and contribute their taste and lived experience: grandfather André Nicolas, father Michel, and the grandchildren Charline, who heads sales and marketing, Hugo, who today works as the cellar master at Drappier, and Antoine, who manages the vineyards again with the help of horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, the Drappier Rosé Champagne undergoes the second fermentation in traditional bottle fermentation: according to the Méthode Champenoise. The Drappier Rosé de Saignée is released onto the market after 30 months of bottle aging. The sparkling wine from France is unfiltered and uncolored. And Michel Drappier is known for using only as little sulfur (less than 30mg\/l) as necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRosé de Saignée – a sparkling wine and its values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCôte des Bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e100% Pinot Noir \u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDosage 6g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBrut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e12% vol. alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Champagne Drappier","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073835065678,"sku":"020DRA0004","price":38.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/drappier-champagner-rose-saignee.jpg?v=1751009807"},{"product_id":"raumland-sekt-chardonnay-reserve-2015","title":"Chardonnay Réserve – 2015","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eRipe apple, mocha, and a salty pull\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 2015 Chardonnay Réserve is a vintage sparkling wine from a warm year, made from pure Chardonnay grapes grown on limestone soils in the Palatinate and Rheinhessen regions. This is not a lean aperitif sparkling wine, but rather a sparkling wine with weight and a salty pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay Réserve 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e is the powerful vintage sparkling wine from the Raumland sparkling wine estate in Flörsheim-Dalsheim, sourced from Bockenheim in the Palatinate and Mölsheim in Rheinhessen. A total of 14,670 bottles and 430 magnums of this Raumland vintage were produced; the cellar could yield no more. Anyone looking for a German Chardonnay sparkling wine with depth will sooner or later end up with this bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRipe apple, citrus zest, and a hint of iodine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, ripe apple and pear meet citrus zest, backed by brioche, toasted almonds, and a delicate spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, this transforms into something unusual, as a salty pull pushes through between the mocha and iodine notes, making the sip remarkably drinkable. 7.6 grams of acidity per liter set the course, while 4.0 grams of residual sugar merely rounds off the edges. It sits in the glass creamy, precise, and mineral-driven, with a finish that takes its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2015 began mild, became hot and dry, and ended with rain as temperatures dropped, which allowed the grapes to achieve both ripeness and acidity. Years like this produce sparkling wines that are bolder and spicier than those from cooler vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs with scallops, poultry, and aged Comté\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Réserve belongs at the dinner table rather than at a standing reception, as it simply has too much substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePan-seared scallops complement it well, as does fried fish with brown butter, and a poularde in cream sauce effortlessly stands up to its richness. An aged Comté hits the salty pull so precisely that both sides win. Even on its own, without a plate nearby, it loses none of its class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt shows best at 10 to 12 degrees in a Burgundy glass rather than a flute, as otherwise the mocha note does not fully emerge. Beside it, many \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/aperitif\"\u003eaperitif sparkling wines\u003c\/a\u003e suddenly seem very young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA quarter in barrique, the rest in steel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this vintage, Volker Raumland aged 75 percent of the base wines in stainless steel and put 25 percent into barrique, which broadens the Chardonnay without weighing it down. The sparkling wine then spent over 90 months on the lees, and was riddled and disgorged by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe malolactic fermentation softens the acidity, leaving it as tension rather than a sharp edge. It was bottled with 12 percent alcohol, from organically farmed vineyards, as the estate is certified for all 14 hectares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatharina Raumland studied oenology and has been working in the business since 2019; the family officially handed it over to her in December 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Parker awarded the vintage 96 points, Falstaff and Vinum each gave it 93, and it took first place at the 2024 Burda Wine Test. Quite impressive. 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The Champagne Côte Blanche from Le Brun de Neuville grows on the limestone slopes of the Côte de Sézanne, where Chardonnay characterizes the landscape and dedicated viticulture strives to produce high quality that perfectly highlights the terroir. 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The majority of the base wine is matured in stainless steel tanks, though 5% is fermented in oak barrels. To add complexity to the Champagne, 10% of this cuvée consists of reserve wines from older vintages—a special technique with a significant tradition in Champagne. A portion of the cuvée has undergone malolactic fermentation, which provides a unique mouthfeel and further layers of complexity. Naturally, this high-quality Champagne undergoes its second fermentation using traditional bottle fermentation: the méthode champenoise. The Autolyse Champagne is aged in the bottle for a full 11 years before being disgorged by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to high-quality base wines from 2008 and 2009 and long aging on the lees, this creamy Champagne entices with a chalky minerality and a particularly fine, subtle perlage. It tastes smooth and elegant yet full-bodied, reminiscent of apple tart with caramelized almonds, accompanied by raspberries with pistachios and white pepper, with a subtle herbal quality. A magnificent, aged Champagne that serves wonderfully as an accompaniment to food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAutolysis in Champagne – when yeast decomposes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen yeast gradually dies in the bottle at the end of fermentation and during aging on the lees, the phenomenon of autolysis occurs. This is the process of a microorganism interacting with the wine, providing strength and complexity. Autolysis thus refers to the decomposition of yeast in the bottle following the second fermentation. This process creates aromas reminiscent of flowers, yeast, and toasted notes. With longer aging, notes develop that recall leather, tobacco, coffee, mocha, or candied fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutolyse is an aged Champagne from selected parcels that has matured on the lees in the cellar for ten years, celebrating time and its mark upon the wine. All of this yields a Champagne that reveals its origins and the long years spent on the lees in the glass. Only about 8,000 bottles of the Autolyse Blanc de Blancs from the Le Brun de Neuville Champagne house are produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLe Brun de Neuville – Autolyse Blanc de Blancs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCôte de Sézanne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e45-year-old vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e132 months of bottle aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDosage 8g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBrut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e12% vol. alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Champagne Le Brun de Neuville","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073882579278,"sku":"020BND003","price":52.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/champagner-autolyse-brun-de-neuville.jpg?v=1751010281"},{"product_id":"champagner-la-croise-des-chemins-le-brun-de-neuville","title":"Champagne La Croisée des Chemins","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLa Croisée des Chemins – Champagne from Le Brun de Neuville\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLa Croisée des Chemins Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e from Champagne \u003cstrong\u003eLe Brun de Neuville\u003c\/strong\u003e is a selection from the house's best vineyard sites. It is a cuvée of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The majority of the base wine is aged in stainless steel tanks, though 8% is fermented in oak barrels. To add complexity to the Champagne, 31% of this cuvée consists of reserve wines from older vintages—a special technique with a significant tradition in the Champagne region. Part of the cuvée has undergone malolactic fermentation, which provides a special mouthfeel and further layering. Naturally, this premium Champagne undergoes its second fermentation using the traditional method: the \u003ci\u003eméthode champenoise\u003c\/i\u003e. The La Croisée des Chemins Champagne is aged on the lees in the bottle for a full 4 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the high-quality base wines and long bottle aging on the lees, this Champagne seduces with a creamy minerality and a particularly fine perlage. It offers aromatic notes of red and black currants, candied lemon, the scent of honeysuckle, wet chalk, and buttery puff pastry with peach, all elegant and long-lasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother special feature of the former Authentique line is the use of a special \"agrafe\" cork. This cork, which is not as tightly or compactly pressed, allows for a certain degree of micro-oxidation during the aging period in the bottle, which imparts notes of dried fruit and anise. All of this results in a Champagne where Chardonnay and Pinot Noir come together beneath the agrafe cork. Only about 20,000 bottles of La Croisée des Chemins—which translates to \"the crossroads\"—are produced by the Le Brun de Neuville Champagne house. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLa Croisée des Chemins – Champagne Extra Brut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSelection from best Champagne vineyard sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e70% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e30% Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e48 months bottle aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHand-disgorged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDosage 6g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExtra Brut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e12% vol. alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Champagne Le Brun de Neuville","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073883595086,"sku":"020BND004","price":43.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/champagner-croisee-des-chemins-brun-de-neuville.jpg?v=1751010284"},{"product_id":"champagner-le-chemin-empreint-blanc-de-blanc","title":"Champagne Le Chemin Empreinté","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLe Chemin Empreinté – Blanc de Blanc Champagne from Le Brun de Neuville\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne Le Chemin Empreinté\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne Le Brun de Neuville\u003c\/strong\u003e is a selection from the house's best vineyard sites. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eBlanc de Blancs\u003c\/strong\u003e champagne, meaning a sparkling wine pressed entirely from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The majority of the base wine is aged in stainless steel tanks, though 8% is fermented in oak barrels. To add complexity to the champagne, 24% of this cuvée consists of reserve wines from older vintages—a special technique with a significant tradition in the Champagne region. Part of the cuvée has undergone malolactic fermentation, which provides a unique mouthfeel and further layers of complexity. Naturally, this high-quality champagne undergoes its second fermentation in the traditional bottle-fermentation process, known as the Méthode Champenoise. The Champagne Le Chemin Empreinté is aged on the lees in the bottle for a full 4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the high-quality base wines from 2016 and the long bottle-aging process on the lees, this champagne seduces with a creamy minerality and an exceptionally fine perlage; it tastes fresh of apple and peach with light brioche notes and a delicate nuttiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother special feature of the former Authentique line is the use of a special agraffe cork; this cork, which is not as tightly or compactly pressed, allows for a certain degree of micro-oxidation during the bottle-aging period, lending it notes of dried fruit and anise. All of this results in a champagne that thrives on pure Chardonnay and four years of bottle aging. Only about 20,000 bottles of the Le Chemin Empreinté—which translates to \"the imprinted path\" or \"leave a footprint\"—are produced by the Champagne house Le Brun de Neuville.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLe Chemin Empreinté – Champagne Extra Brut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSelection from the best Champagne vineyard sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e48 months of bottle aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eManual disgorgement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDosage 4g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExtra Brut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e12% vol. alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Champagne Le Brun de Neuville","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073883693390,"sku":"020BND005","price":49.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/champagner-chemin-empreinte-blanc-de-blanc.jpg?v=1751010289"},{"product_id":"champagner-magnum-le-brun-de-neuville","title":"Champagne Côte Blanche – Magnum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChampagne \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCôte Blanche – Magnum by Le Brun de Neuville\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampagne Magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e, when the occasion is too grand for a small bottle. The \u003cstrong\u003eCôte Blanche\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne from Champagne \u003cstrong\u003eLe Brun de Neuville\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Blanc de Blanc Champagne, meaning a sparkling wine made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. Most of the base wine is aged in stainless steel tanks, but 5% ferments in oak barrels. To make the champagne more complex, 30% of this cuvée comes from reserve wines of older vintages. This is a special technique that has a significant tradition in Champagne. A portion of the cuvée has undergone malolactic fermentation, which provides a special mouthfeel and additional complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally, this high-quality champagne undergoes its second fermentation using the traditional bottle fermentation method: the Méthode Champenoise. The Côte Blanche Champagne ages for a full 5 years in magnum bottles. Thanks to the high-quality base wines from 2016 and the long bottle aging on the lees, this champagne seduces with a creamy minerality and a particularly fine perlage. It tastes fresh with notes of citrus fruits and green apple, delicate brioche notes, the scent of white acacia blossoms and anise, and a hint of hazelnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Côte Blanche Champagne from Le Brun de Neuville grows on the limestone of the Côte de Sézanne, where Chardonnay characterizes the landscape and dedicated viticulture strives to produce high quality that perfectly highlights the terroir. Here, the Chardonnay grapes come from a 45-year-old vineyard, sloped southeast with clay and chalk soils, which give the champagne freshness and a chalky minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Côte Blanche Champagne is the flagship, the master cuvée of Champagne Le Brun de Neuville.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCôte Blanche – Champagne Brut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCôte de Sézanne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45-year-old vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 months bottle aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDosage 10g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12% vol. alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Champagne Le Brun de Neuville","offers":[{"title":"1.5 liters","offer_id":53073883726158,"sku":"020BND006","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/champagner-magnum-neuville.jpg?v=1751010292"},{"product_id":"steitz-pinot-brut-nature-sekt","title":"Pinot Brut Nature Sparkling Wine","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003ePinot Brut Nature Winzersekt from Rheinhessen, bone-dry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Steitz Pinot Brut Nature is a dry vintage sparkling wine from the Steitz winery in Rheinhessen, made from Pinot Blanc using traditional bottle fermentation. Bottled with zero dosage and aged on the lees for 22 months. Not a tank-fermented sparkler, but true artisanal craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteitz Pinot Brut Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wonderfully dry vintage sparkling wine from the Steitz winery, made from elegant Pinot Blanc grapes grown on volcanic soils around Steinbockenheim in Rheinhessen. Bottled with zero dosage, this sparkling wine reveals clear fruit and a finely beaded mousse. This is how sparkling wine should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYellow fruit, white bread, and fine bubbles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, the Pinot Brut Nature entices with yellow fruits and delicate notes of fresh white bread. The scent alone makes you crave the first glass and reveals that someone worked here with great care and a steady hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it is zesty and clear, brilliant and precise. Its finely beaded mousse is long-lasting, bubbling elegantly and persistently across the tongue. Finely beaded, festive, and elegant—a sparkling wine with attitude that masks nothing because it has nothing to hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA cheerful aperitif for a toast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot Brut Nature is an invigorating aperitif, but it is also a delight with food. It pairs well with grilled chicken, grilled fish, and a creamy veal ragout without ever overpowering them. Its dryness is precisely what makes it a versatile companion throughout an entire menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServed well-chilled at 7 to 9 degrees in a tulip glass rather than a narrow flute, its fruit is allowed to unfold. If you would like to try its still sibling from the same grape variety, pick up the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/steitz-weissburgunder-2025\"\u003ePinot Blanc from the Steitz winery\u003c\/a\u003e or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trinken-prickelnd-sekt\"\u003esparkling wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e22 months of patience on the lees\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the base wine, the winery selects the best Pinot Blanc grapes from volcanic soils around Steinbockenheim, aged in stainless steel tanks. The secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle—traditional bottle fermentation, no tank-fermentation shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sparkling wine rests on the lees for 22 months; the longer it remains on the lees, the finer the carbonation in the glass later. Only after disgorgement—the removal of the yeast plug—does the wine leave the cellar. It is bottled with zero dosage, making it bone-dry and clear, with no sugary aftertaste. A sparkling wine that draws its freshness from patience and need not hide from big names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristian and Diana Steitz took over the winery from Christian’s parents in 2015 and have since followed nature-oriented paths in winemaking. Straightforward, unpretentious, and authentic—that is how Christian Steitz describes his wines, and the same applies to this sparkling wine. If you would like to discover more, you can find \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weingut-steitz\"\u003eother wines from the Steitz winery\u003c\/a\u003e here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn a tulip glass, not a narrow flute\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven to nine degrees and a tulip glass are the conditions under which this vintage sparkling wine shines. As an aperitif, it is a cheerful start; with grilled poultry or fish, it is a reliable companion. An opened bottle will remain sparkling for a day or two with a good wine stopper, should there be any left. That way, you can enjoy it again the next day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePinot Brut Nature – a sparkling wine and its values\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGerman vintage sparkling wine (Winzersekt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Rheinhessen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrape variety: Pinot Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional bottle fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVintage 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e12.5% vol alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e7.0 g\/l acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1.5 g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBottled with zero dosage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Weingut Steitz","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073892770126,"sku":"007STE1104","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/steitz-pinot-brut-nature.jpg?v=1751010371"},{"product_id":"barcelona-brands-cava-hola-brut-rose","title":"Cava Hola Brut Rosé","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eCava Hola Brut Rosé brings berry fruit to the glass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cava Hola Brut Rosé is a Spanish sparkling rosé wine from the Penedès region, crafted from Pinot Noir, Macabeo, and Xarel·lo and bottle-fermented. This is no sugary party rosé, but a dry Cava with a strawberry nose, fine perlage, and a gold medal to its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCava Hola Brut Rosé\u003c\/strong\u003e is the pink sister to the Hola Brut from Barcelona Brands, also known as Brut Pink by the producer. The Pinot Noir gives it its delicate antique pink hue with a violet touch, while Macabeo and Xarel·lo provide roundness and backbone. 11.5 percent, creamy on the palate, with a seemingly endless perlage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStrawberry, raspberry, and a violet shimmer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, there is a whole basket of summer: ripe strawberries first, followed by raspberry and darker blackberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt starts refreshingly on the palate, then becomes creamy and harmoniously spreads its fruit notes. Berry-like, juicy, and long-lasting, the strawberry lingers right to the very finish. It is produced dry, yet expresses its fruit so openly that it never feels austere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it chilled at 6 to 8 degrees. Its interplay of colors is better showcased in a wide glass than a narrow flute, and the berry aromas need room to breathe anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor crustaceans, fruit, and dessert\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rosé is the more sociable of the two Hola Cavas and the better companion for anything sweet or delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt pairs well with fish and crustaceans, grilled prawns, or a platter of Serrano ham and melon. Served with fresh berries or a dessert that isn't too sweet, it almost becomes the dessert itself, as its strawberry note finds an echo there. And if you serve it as an aperitif, you can't go wrong with a bowl of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/finca-la-rosala-marcona-mandeln-90g\"\u003eMarcona almonds\u003c\/a\u003e on the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrilled prawns with garlic and parsley are its best counterpart, especially when the shells are still hot and you're using your fingers. Its acidity cuts through the oil, the berry fruit overlays the roasted aroma, and suddenly a sparkling pink wine pairs perfectly with something one would usually drink with white wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Mother's Day, a summer evening on the terrace, or toasting for no reason at all: The Brut Rosé is the Cava for occasions that deserve to look pretty. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/barcelona-brands-cava-hola-brut\"\u003ewhite Hola Brut\u003c\/a\u003e, by contrast, is the stricter dining companion that prefers to stand alongside savory dishes rather than sweet ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePinot Noir from the higher elevations of the Penedès\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color comes from the Pinot Noir, which grows in the mountains of the Penedès where the nights are cooler, lending the wine tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMacabeo grows lower down and brings the roundness, while Xarel·lo, with its strong personality, provides structure. The grapes are harvested by hand during the cool hours to prevent oxidation; subsequently, the base wine is fermented in stainless steel under temperature control. The second fermentation takes place in the bottle, using the méthode traditionelle, followed by 14 months on the lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house does not own any vineyards. The grapes are sourced from Penedès winegrowers who are bound by long-term contracts; and anyone who encounters the same rows every year eventually knows them better than a buyer who renegotiates annually. Since 2016, nothing chemical has grown in these rows, and like its white brother, this rosé is certified organic and vegan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2021, the 2018 vintage of the Brut Pink took gold. There, wines are tasted blind by expert juries organized by the Meininger publishing house—a significant achievement for a house without its own bodega. That’s how you do rosé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find more from the producer in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/barcelona-brands\"\u003eportrait of Barcelona Brands\u003c\/a\u003e and further sparkling wines under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trinken-prickelnd-prosecco-cava\"\u003eProsecco and Cava\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic control number ES-ECO-019 CT\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barcelona Brands","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073902731598,"sku":"020VIA900045","price":11.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/cava-hola-brut-pink-rose-barcelona-brands.jpg?v=1751010464"},{"product_id":"barcelona-brands-cava-hola-brut","title":"Cava Hola Brut","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eCava Hola Brut: A crisp, dry sparkler from the Penedès\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCava Hola Brut is a certified organic Spanish sparkling wine from the Catalan Penedès, fermented in the bottle using the traditional method and aged for a long time on the lees. Not a bulk-produced tank sparkler, but hand-harvested grapes from mountain vineyards, produced dry and vegan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCava Hola Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e is the dry organic Cava from Barcelona Brands, pressed from the Catalan classics Parellada, Macabeo, and Xarel·lo. In the glass, it shows a bright straw yellow with greenish reflections, while the nose meets green apple and citrus with fine notes of pastry and almond. Produced dry, with 11.5 percent alcohol and a perlage that remains in the glass for an impressively long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGreen apple, almond, and a long perlage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hola Brut smells of freshly sliced green apple, underpinned by citrus zest, toasted almond, and a hint of puff pastry from the lees aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it remains consistently dry without becoming harsh. Fruity, spicy, and finely sparkling, it flows through, with the carbonation appearing not as coarse bubbles but as a fine, persistent thread. This is the difference between secondary fermentation in the bottle and rapid pressure from a tank, and you can taste it in the long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it well-chilled at 6 to 8 degrees, preferably in a white wine glass rather than a narrow flute. It wants room to breathe, which is when the almond note truly opens up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs with anchovies, Marcona almonds, and anything salty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHola Brut is a sociable Cava that doesn't need a special occasion, yet elevates any evening where something salty is served.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt loves everything from the same corner of Europe: a handful of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/finca-la-rosala-marcona-mandeln-90g\"\u003eMarcona almonds\u003c\/a\u003e, a plate of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/olasagasti-anchovis-auf-baskische-art-120g\"\u003eBasque-style anchovies\u003c\/a\u003e, accompanied by toasted bread and a few grilled Piquillo peppers. The saltiness brings out its fruit, while its acidity cleanses the palate afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also pairs beautifully with white meat, rice dishes, and mild semi-hard cheese. And because it is dry without being austere, it is a more reliable aperitif than many a Prosecco. Perfect for a midnight toast, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSeventeen months of patience on the lees\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes grow in the Penedès southwest of Barcelona, partly in mountain vineyards up to 700 meters, with growers with whom Barcelona Brands has established long-term contracts rather than buying the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParellada grows high up, where nights remain cool and the acidity is preserved. Macabeo grows in the lower layers and provides roundness, while Xarel·lo delivers structure and the intense aromas for which the variety is famous in the Penedès. It is harvested by hand in the cool hours before morning so that the grapes do not oxidize on the way to the press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is followed by secondary fermentation in the bottle—méthode traditionnelle—and, according to the producer, 17 months of aging on the lees. The longer the Cava rests there, the finer the perlage becomes and the more bread-like character settles under the fruit. This process does not forgive shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrut means: after disgorging, when the yeast is removed from the bottle neck, only a small amount of dosage is added back. This is why this Cava remains dry enough for salty food without losing its fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2016, no chemicals have been used in the rows; the organic certification is held by the Consell Català de la Producció Agrària Ecològica under the number ES-ECO-019 CT. The pressing and sparkling process takes place at a partner facility with its own winery, which is the standard in the Cava region and does not reflect on the quality. Respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find more from the producer in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/barcelona-brands\"\u003eportrait of Barcelona Brands\u003c\/a\u003e, and all sparkling neighbors under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trinken-prickelnd-prosecco-cava\"\u003eProsecco and Cava\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic control number ES-ECO-019 CT\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barcelona Brands","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073902797134,"sku":"020VIA900044","price":11.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/cava-hola-brut-barcelona-brands.jpg?v=1751010467"},{"product_id":"loimer-sekt-extra-brut-reserve","title":"Extra Brut Reserve","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eExtra Brut Reserve, a multi-award-winning grower sparkling wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Extra Brut Reserve from Fred Loimer is an organic grower sparkling wine from the Kamptal region, produced using the traditional method of bottle fermentation and hand-riddled. Fine-bubbled, bone-dry, and invigorating—a multi-award-winning sparkling wine that serves as the perfect introduction to Loimer's world of Sekt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra Brut Reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e is the fine-bubbled organic sparkling wine from the Fred Loimer winery in Langenlois, a cuvée made from six grape varieties. Aged according to the méthode traditionnelle with a dosage of just 2 g\/l, it is a lively, bone-dry grower sparkling wine with an impressive track record of awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYeast dough, apple strudel, lemon cake\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, it offers inviting, fine-bubbled effervescence, accompanied by yeast dough, dried pears, and dried dates, followed by a mouth-filling mousse, apple strudel, and lemon cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it is bone-dry with crisp acidity, decidedly invigorating and vital, with a long, lemony finish. It develops magnificently in the glass. A high-quality sparkling wine that is pure pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe sparkling wine for every occasion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts crisp acidity and fine mousse make the Extra Brut Reserve a versatile aperitif and food companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWonderful as an aperitif, and equally suited to appetizers, pan-fried fish, sushi, or a cheese platter. Serve well-chilled at 8 to 10 degrees, in a white wine glass rather than a narrow flute. It is the ideal entry point among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trinken-prickelnd-sekt\"\u003esparkling wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSix varieties, hand-riddled\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSparkling wine was produced at the Loimer winery in the past, after which bottle fermentation was paused for seventeen years. Today, Fred Loimer once again crafts grower sparkling wine using the méthode traditionnelle, together with Master of Wine Andreas Wickhoff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cuvée consists of six varieties—Zweigelt, Pinot Noir, St. Laurent, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Gris. After a spontaneous first fermentation in steel tanks and wooden barrels and malolactic fermentation, the base wine aged on the lees for eight months. Following the second fermentation, the sparkling wine spent 18 months on the lees and was riddled by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe awards speak for themselves: 95 points and gold at the Decanter World Wine Awards, winner of the 2018 Germany–Austria sparkling wine competition, as well as 93 points from Falstaff and Wine Enthusiast. Impressive indeed. You can find more from the producer under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weingut-fred-loimer\"\u003eother wines from the Fred Loimer winery\u003c\/a\u003e, such as the award-winning \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/loimer-sekt-brut-nature-grosse-reserve-2013\"\u003eBrut Nature Große Reserve\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn a white wine glass, not a narrow flute\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sparkling wine is best served well-chilled at 8 to 10 degrees, in a white wine glass instead of a narrow flute. With a dosage of only 2 grams, it is bone-dry, yet invigorating and versatile. The ideal sparkling wine for when you want a little sparkle without the need for a grand occasion. Cheers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExtra Brut Reserve – a sparkling wine and its values\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin Wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegion Kamptal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMéthode traditionnelle, hand-riddled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCuvée Zweigelt, Pinot Noir, St. Laurent, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLees aging 18 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDosage 2 g\/l (Extra Brut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDisgorged March 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic control number AT-BIO-402 – Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Fred Loimer","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073905713486,"sku":"014LOI0020","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/loimer-sekt-extra-brut-reserve.png?v=1782473579"},{"product_id":"loimer-sekt-brut-rose-reserve","title":"Brut Rosé Reserve","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eBrut Rosé Reserve by Fred Loimer, a Rosé Sekt from the Kamptal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brut Rosé Reserve by Fred Loimer is an organic rosé sparkling wine from the Kamptal, made from Zweigelt, Pinot Noir, and St. Laurent. Fine mousse, subtle fruit, pleasant mouthfeel – a rosé experience with a fine, creamy perlage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrut Rosé Reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e is the award-winning organic rosé sparkling wine from the Fred Loimer winery in Langenlois, produced using traditional bottle fermentation and hand-riddled. Aged for over 30 months on the lees – Austria's best rosé sparkling wine of 2023, fine, dry, and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDamson plum, white nougat, hazelnut cake\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, a subtle, long-lasting mousse. On the nose, yeasty notes, damson plum tart and cherry-filled danish pastry, along with white nougat and hazelnut cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it plays to its strengths: subtle fruit, fine mousse, a pleasant mouthfeel with beautifully integrated acidity. With air, it develops splendidly and gains depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe rosé sparkling wine for festive moments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fine mousse and subtle fruit make the Brut Rosé Reserve an elegant aperitif and companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWonderful as a festive aperitif, as well as with appetizers, light meats, salmon, or a cheese platter. Serve well chilled at 8 to 10 degrees Celsius, in a white wine glass rather than a narrow flute. An elegant highlight among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trinken-prickelnd-sekt\"\u003esparkling wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e30 months on the lees, hand-riddled\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSparkling wine was once made at the Loimer winery before, then traditional bottle fermentation paused for seventeen years. Today, Fred Loimer once again produces sparkling wine according to the méthode traditionnelle, together with Master of Wine Andreas Wickhoff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the rosé, Zweigelt, Pinot Noir, and St. Laurent make it into the glass. After spontaneous primary fermentation in steel tanks and wooden barrels and malolactic fermentation, the base wine aged for eight months on the lees. After the secondary fermentation, the sparkling wine spent 30 months on the lees and was hand-riddled before being disgorged in November 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the 2023 Gourmetwelten Rosé Cup, it was named Austria's best rosé sparkling wine with 92.5 points, along with 17.5 points from Gault\u0026amp;Millau and three stars from Vinaria. Highly impressive. You can find more from the producer among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weingut-fred-loimer\"\u003eother wines from the Fred Loimer winery\u003c\/a\u003e, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/loimer-sekt-extra-brut-reserve\"\u003eExtra Brut Reserve\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDry, yet carried by fine fruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServed well chilled at 8 to 10 degrees, this rosé sparkling wine is at its best in a white wine glass rather than a narrow flute. With a dosage of 4 grams, it is dry yet carried by fine fruit. A sparkling wine for a festive moment – and for all who love rosé. Cheers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrut Rosé Reserve – a sparkling wine and its credentials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Kamptal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRosé, méthode traditionnelle, hand-riddled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCuvée: Zweigelt, Pinot Noir, St. Laurent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLees aging: 30 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDisgorgement: February 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDosage: 4 g\/l (Brut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic control number AT-BIO-402 – Austrian agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Fred Loimer","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073908891982,"sku":"014LOI0021","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/loimer-brut-rose-reserve.png?v=1782472458"},{"product_id":"loimer-sekt-brut-nature-grosse-reserve-2013","title":"Langenlois Grand Reserve Blanc de Blancs – 2013","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eLangenlois Große Reserve Blanc de Blancs, Sparkling Wine of the Year 2023\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2013 Langenlois Große Reserve Blanc de Blancs by Fred Loimer is an organic grower's sparkling wine from the Kamptal region, a zero-dosage Blanc de Blancs – named Sparkling Wine of the Year 2023 by Gault\u0026amp;Millau. Fine perlage, brioche, toasted almonds, bone-dry and magnificent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLangenlois Große Reserve Blanc de Blancs 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e is the aged sparkling masterpiece from the Fred Loimer winery, a Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs with no dosage. Aged for over 48 months on the lees – a grower's sparkling wine that marks the pinnacle of Austrian sparkling wine, earning the title of Sparkling Wine of the Year 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrioche, toasted almonds, grapefruit with salt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose reveals a fine perlage, along with subtle yeast notes, brioche, and apple peel, creating an elegant mousse. Butter cookies, toasted almonds, and lemon zest round off the bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it is dry, with finely chiseled acidity and taut minerality. The finish is exceptionally long, with notes of grapefruit and salt. Zero dosage, completely dry, and wonderfully multi-layered thanks to its long aging. Magnificent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe sparkling wine for a grand occasion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts maturity and taut minerality make the Große Reserve the perfect sparkling wine for special moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWonderful as a festive aperitif, as well as with oysters, pan-fried fish, or a cheese board featuring aged hard cheeses. Serve well-chilled at 8 to 10 degrees, in a white wine glass rather than a narrow flute. The crowning glory among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trinken-prickelnd-sekt\"\u003esparkling wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e48 months on the lees, named Sparkling Wine of the Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSparkling wine was produced at the Loimer winery in the past, but then bottle fermentation was paused for seventeen years. Today, Fred Loimer is once again producing grower's sparkling wine using the méthode traditionnelle, in collaboration with Master of Wine Andreas Wickhoff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white grapes were harvested by hand at the beginning of September and pressed as whole bunches. Following a spontaneous first fermentation in steel tanks and malolactic fermentation, the base wine matured on the lees for nine months before the second fermentation in the bottle took place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sparkling wine spent over 48 months on the lees before being disgorged in March 2020 with zero dosage. Gault\u0026amp;Millau named it Sparkling Wine of the Year 2023; Falstaff awarded it the Sparkling Wine Trophy with 93 points, and A la Carte gave it 94 points. You can find more from the producer among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weingut-fred-loimer\"\u003eother wines from Weingut Fred Loimer\u003c\/a\u003e, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/loimer-sekt-gumpoldskirchen-grosse-reserve-2016\"\u003eGumpoldskirchen Große Reserve\u003c\/a\u003e made from Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNo sweetness, but depth in the glass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServed well-chilled at 8 to 10 degrees, this aged sparkling wine is at its best in a white wine glass rather than a narrow flute. It benefits from a bit of air – a Brut Nature of this caliber has no sweetness, but plenty of depth. A sparkling wine that crowns any occasion. This is how sparkling wine should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLangenlois Große Reserve Blanc de Blancs – a sparkling wine and its characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Kamptal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBlanc de Blancs Brut Nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMéthode traditionnelle, aged on lees for at least 48 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDisgorgement: March 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDosage: 0 g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic certification number AT-BIO-402 – Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Fred Loimer","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073908924750,"sku":"014LOI0022","price":38.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/fred-loimer-sekt-brut-nature-grosse-reserve-2013.jpg?v=1751010520"},{"product_id":"raumland-sekt-cuvee-katharina-brut-nature-2019","title":"Cuvée Katharina Brut Nature – 2019","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eZero grams dosage, yet creamy in the glass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Cuvée Katharina Brut Nature is a Blanc de Noirs made from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, pressed light from red grapes. No sugar is added after disgorgement, which is why this Sekt must do without any sweetness at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuvée Katharina Brut Nature 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e is the puristic vintage Sekt from the Raumland sparkling wine estate in Flörsheim-Dalsheim, named after the younger daughter of the house. Volker Raumland first laid it on the lees in 1993 for the birth of his child, and the name has appeared on every label in this line ever since. Today, the oenologist manages the Sekt estate together with her sister.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrapefruit, wild berries, and a hint of sea salt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, the Brut Nature reveals grapefruit zest and dark wild berries, backed by the brioche notes that come from 36 months on the lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, there is nothing for the Sekt to hide behind, as 7.9 grams of acidity per liter meet zero grams of dosage. It sits in the glass salty, taut, and puristic, with a fine creaminess derived from the long aging on the lees, which rounds off the edges. The finish tastes of sea salt and citrus peel and shows no signs of fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perlage remains fine and does not push itself to the fore; it simply carries the aromas upwards and then settles down again. A Brut Nature does not forgive any negligence in the vineyard because it lacks the sugar that would otherwise cover up any shortcomings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith oysters, sashimi, and aged Parmigiano\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Sekt without any residual sweetness needs salt on the plate, otherwise it feels strict and remains closed. Before a meal, it awakens the palate instead of coating it with fruit and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOysters are a great match, as are raw fish in the form of sashimi and a long-aged \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/parmigiano-reggiano\"\u003eParmigiano Reggiano\u003c\/a\u003e, whose salt crystals balance the acidity. When serving it with food, uncork it at 8 to 10 degrees and pour it into a white wine glass, as a narrow flute traps the brioche notes beneath the carbonation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the Sekt bears a first name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chamber of Agriculture would not tolerate \"Blanc de Noir\" on the label at the time, and \"pressed light from red grapes\" was too cumbersome for Volker Raumland to put on a bottle. So the Sekt was given the name of the child who was born in that same year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes grow on the Dalsheimer Bürgel on vines that are nearly 30 years old, 86 percent Pinot Noir and 14 percent Pinot Meunier. The base wine was matured almost entirely in stainless steel, with only a small portion going into wooden barrels. Tirage took place in May 2020, it was disgorged by hand in February 2024, and it was bottled with 12 percent alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatharina Raumland studied oenology, has been working in the business since 2019, and took it over in December 2025 together with Marie-Luise. Their father founded the estate in 1984, and it has been the first pure Sekt estate to be a member of the VDP since 2020. Hats off. You can find \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sekthaus-raumland\"\u003emore Sekt from Flörsheim-Dalsheim\u003c\/a\u003e as well as other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trinken-prickelnd-sekt\"\u003eSekts made using traditional bottle fermentation\u003c\/a\u003e with us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sekthaus Raumland","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073909776718,"sku":"020RAU011","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/raumland-cuvee-katharina-brut-nature-2019.jpg?v=1751010526"},{"product_id":"oliver-zeter-sauvignon-blanc-sekt-brut","title":"Sauvignon Blanc Sparkling Wine Brut","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc Sekt Brut by Oliver Zeter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSauvignon Blanc Sekt Brut by Oliver Zeter is a sparkling wine from the Palatinate region made from pure Sauvignon Blanc, which develops its fine effervescence in the bottle. Since the 2013 vintage, the winery has been using it to demonstrate just how aromatic the grape variety can be as a sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSauvignon Blanc Sekt Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sparkling wine from Oliver Zeter in the Palatinate, whose base wine is fermented in stainless steel before undergoing a second fermentation in the bottle, followed by 18 months on the lees. With 11.5% vol, it has a lively feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFine effervescence and juicy fruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen poured into a glass, a fine effervescence rises in the Sauvignon Blanc Sekt, and the aroma reveals the clear, juicy fruit of the grape variety that has been preserved in stainless steel. Sauvignon Blanc is considered an exceptionally aromatic grape, and this Brut lets that character shine through in a charming way. At the same time, it retains the lively freshness expected from a dry sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the tongue, it feels vibrant, the effervescence is elegantly integrated, and the fruit remains fine and present. On the finish, the wild, fruity nature of the grape variety combines with a captivating length. \"Brut\" denotes the dry taste profile of a sparkling wine, meaning the acidity sets the tone while the sweetness remains only in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow wild Sauvignon Blanc becomes sparkling wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \"Sauvignon\" comes from the French word \"sauvage,\" which means wild. The winery also speaks of a wild grape variety that requires a great deal of experience. It is highly aromatic and ripens early, which is why the timing of the harvest determines whether its character is expressed in the sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Oliver Zeter has access to grapes from many different sites, each batch is harvested at its optimal stage of ripeness. The harvest is carried out quickly so that the berries have minimal contact with oxygen, and pressing is gentle. The winery then ferments the base wine in stainless steel tanks, which preserves the clear fruit aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is followed by the second fermentation in the bottle, the classic bottle fermentation process, during which the fine effervescence is formed and elegantly integrated into the wine. The sparkling wine then spends 18 months on the lees, a relatively short period that gives it finesse while maintaining its juicy, fresh profile. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/warenkunde\/sekt\"\u003eguide to sparkling wine\u003c\/a\u003e explains exactly what happens during this process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA glass for an aperitif and salmon tartare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sparkling wine from Oliver Zeter is an uncomplicated companion for an aperitif, salmon tartare with cucumber and dill, or crispy vegetable tempura. The effervescence and acidity cleanse the palate after every fried bite, and the fruit picks up on the freshness of the cucumber and herbs. Whether for New Year's Eve, a birthday, or when friends drop by spontaneously, it ensures something festive is on the table in no time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt bubbles most finely at 6 to 8 degrees, so the bottle should be in the refrigerator for a few hours before opening. Our guide \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/ratgeber\/wie-lange-ist-sekt-haltbar\"\u003eHow long does sparkling wine last\u003c\/a\u003e explains how long you can store an unopened bottle and how long an opened bottle stays fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe still side of the same grape variety is showcased in the dry \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/oliver-zeter-sauvignon-blanc-2025\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc 2025\u003c\/a\u003e from stainless steel. We have compiled further sparkling wines from our assortment, from Palatinate wineries and beyond, in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trinken-prickelnd-sekt\"\u003eSparkling Wine\u003c\/a\u003e category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"weinwerte-titel\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc Sekt Brut – a sparkling wine and its stats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"weinwerte\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegion Palatinate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOliver Zeter, Neustadt an der Weinstraße\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrape variety Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClassic bottle fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e18 months on the lees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTaste brut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e11.5% vol alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e11.6 g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e6.8 g\/l acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oliver Zeter","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073910661454,"sku":"007ZET028","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 750 ml","offer_id":59677777232206,"sku":"007ZET028_6","price":85.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/oliver-zeter-sauvignon-blanc-sekt.jpg?v=1751010546"},{"product_id":"oliver-zeter-sekt-zero-grande-cuvee-2019","title":"Zero Grande Cuvée – 2019","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eZeró Grande Cuvée Brut Nature by Oliver Zeter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZeró Grande Cuvée by Oliver Zeter is a vintage sparkling wine made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay using traditional bottle fermentation. As a Brut Nature, it is bottled exactly as it matured on the lees, allowing its fruit to shine with exceptional clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZeró Grande Cuvée 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e is a barrique-fermented sparkling wine from Oliver Zeter in the Palatinate region, harvested by hand. At 12% ABV, it presents as citric, clear, and refined, and the 2019 vintage was awarded 93 points by Falstaff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite blossoms, bright grapefruit, and greengage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine bubbles rise in the glass of the Zeró Grande Cuvée, and the aroma is reminiscent of white blossoms, bright grapefruit, and greengage, accompanied by subtle yeast notes and a hint of apple peel. Falstaff describes it as a nuanced Pinot fragrance in which the yeast notes resonate only faintly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the Brut Nature is citrusy and clearly defined; the minerality is exposed, and the perlage is extra fine. A ripe, well-integrated acidity keeps it lively, and the compact finish reveals a slightly tart touch that provides structure. \"Very well composed!\", writes Falstaff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom used barrique to fine-bubbled sparkling wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Grande Cuvée, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are hand-picked and pressed as whole clusters so that the must runs from the press particularly delicately and clearly. The base wine is fermented in used barriques, and a long malolactic fermentation gives it a fine creaminess that remains palpable in the glass later on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine then undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle, during which the carbon dioxide is produced that later emerges as perlage. It then remains on the lees for many months before the yeast is removed during disgorgement. During this time, the yeast cells release substances that give it a fine mousse, subtle yeast notes, and a powerful extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrut Nature is the driest sweetness level defined by wine law for sparkling wine. After disgorgement, the Zeró Grande Cuvée remains just as the yeast has shaped it. Oliver Zeter produces it only in exceptionally good vintages and in small quantities. At Meininger’s German Sparkling Wine Award, the 2019 vintage also received 92 points, and the wine magazine Vinum lists it as a \"Best Buy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOysters, scallops, and a glass at midnight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOysters, thinly sliced scallops with lemon, or a plate of salmon sashimi are natural companions for a Brut Nature, as its acidity and minerality complement the saltiness of the sea. It also makes a beautiful start to a festive evening as an aperitif, such as on New Year's Eve when toasts are made at midnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit and perlage are at their most expressive between 6 and 8 degrees Celsius, and a sparkling wine cooler will keep it at the perfect temperature during a meal. You can read about how long an opened bottle lasts in our guide \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/ratgeber\/wie-lange-ist-sekt-haltbar\"\u003eHow long does sparkling wine stay fresh\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find out more about the production process in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/warenkunde\/sekt\"\u003eSparkling Wine Knowledge\u003c\/a\u003e section. You can find a Sauvignon Blanc sparkling wine from the same winery in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/oliver-zeter-sauvignon-blanc-sekt-brut\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc Sekt Brut\u003c\/a\u003e. You can find more sparkling wines, including those from other regions, in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trinken-prickelnd-sekt\"\u003eSparkling Wine\u003c\/a\u003e category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"weinwerte-titel\"\u003eZeró Grande Cuvée 2019 – A sparkling wine and its specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"weinwerte\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegion Palatinate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOliver Zeter, Neustadt an der Weinstraße\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrape varieties 68% Pinot Noir, 32% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional bottle fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBrut Nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e12% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e0.8 g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e7.7 g\/l acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e93 points Falstaff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e92 points Meininger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVinum Best Buy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oliver Zeter","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073910694222,"sku":"007ZET029","price":27.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 750 ml","offer_id":59677777264974,"sku":"007ZET029_6","price":157.14,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/oliver-zeter-zero-grande-cuvee-sekt.jpg?v=1751010549"},{"product_id":"weedenborn-sauvignon-blanc-brut-nature-2021","title":"Sauvignon Blanc Brut Nature – 2021","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWeingut Weedenborn – Sauvignon Blanc Sekt Brut Nature 2021\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWeedenborn Sauvignon Blanc Sekt Brut Nature 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e is a brilliant platinum-yellow, fine-mousse sparkling wine made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Fermented using the traditional bottle fermentation method, it spent 24 months on the lees and was riddled by hand before being manually disgorged and corked as Brut Nature, meaning without the addition of any dosage. A sparkling wine from one of Germany's best sparkling wine producers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts fruity bouquet, featuring ripe gooseberries, fragrant elderflower, and a hint of tart grapefruit, showcases the typical aromatic Sauvignon Blanc notes. The origin of the grapes lends a chalky minerality to the Sauvignon Blanc Sekt Brut Nature from Weingut Weedenborn. A fantastic sparkling wine with a fresh acidic structure that is well-suited to accompany an entire meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSauvignon Blanc Sekt from Weingut Weedenborn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for this Weedenborn Sauvignon Blanc Sekt were grown on the limestone marl and loess-loam soils of Rheinhessen. Weingut Weedenborn is located in Monzernheim, a small mountain village not far from the great Westhofen vineyard sites of Kirchspiel and Morstein. This artisanal, family-run winery owns 22 hectares of vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiodiverse cover cropping with special seed mixes of grasses and herbs, as well as the abstention from herbicides, insecticides, and mineral fertilizers, alongside near-natural vine care, low yields, and healthy, fully ripe grapes, are both fundamental requirements and the philosophy of winemaker Gesine Roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2021 base wines for the Sauvignon Blanc Sekt, the winemaker pays close attention to the ripeness of the harvested fruit. After being harvested by hand, the grapes were processed with dry ice to protect the must from oxidation. This is important to Gesine Roll of Weingut Weedenborn for her Sauvignon Blanc, as the typical Sauvignon Blanc aromas are highly volatile upon contact with oxygen—meaning they are lost quickly. Once the base wine is produced, all further steps are carried out in collaboration with the Sekthaus Raumland, which is located just about 11 km away. Here, the Sauvignon Blanc base wine undergoes its second alcoholic fermentation via the traditional bottle method to become the Weedenborn Sauvignon Blanc Sekt. It was given 24 months to mature on the lees, developing its flavors and fine effervescence. This is what makes the Sauvignon Blanc Sekt a true delight. Available from the winery as of November 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Weedenborn","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073912496462,"sku":"007WEE9600","price":21.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 750 ml","offer_id":59677673029966,"sku":"007WEE9600_6","price":125.13,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/weedenborn-sauvignon-blanc-brut-nature-2021.jpg?v=1751010592"},{"product_id":"griesel-sekt-riesling-tradition-brut-2022","title":"Riesling Tradition Brut – 2022","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eRiesling Tradition Brut from Griesel Sekt: Between Quince and Jasmine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Riesling Tradition Brut from Griesel Sekt is a grower's sparkling wine made from pure Riesling, grown on the Hessische Bergstraße and aged on the fine lees for twenty months. Riesling is a rare choice for sparkling wine, but on the Bergstraße, it is the obvious one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiesling Tradition Brut 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Riesling sparkling wine from Griesel Sekt in Bensheim, where the Hessische Bergstraße—the smallest of the thirteen German wine-growing regions—occupies little more than a narrow strip between the Rhine plain and the Odenwald. \"Tradition\" is the name of their entry-level line, and it already requires at least twenty months of aging on the lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuince and Jasmine over fresh brioche\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma opens with green apple and ripe quince, followed by candied kumquats, with a trace of jasmine floating above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the fine perlage hits first, cushioning rather than stinging. Then the acidity carries the flavors further, accompanied by a slightly tart spiciness from the oak influence. What remains is an invigorating freshness, underscored by that note of brioche left behind by the long months in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tarte flambée with bacon and onions pairs well with it, as does baked plaice with remoulade, and a young local Handkäse cheese finds in it a fitting counterpart. With 3 grams of residual sugar per liter, it lacks any cushion of sweetness, which is why it handles acidity and fat equally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Riesling is rarely used in sparkling wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerman grower sparkling wine is usually made from Burgundy varieties, whose must has a rounder structure. The carbonation from the second fermentation sharpens existing acidity anyway. Riesling is considered the more difficult variety in this regard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the Bergstraße, the situation is reversed, as Riesling is the lead variety here. On soils of decomposed granite—barren, sandy, and permeable—it finds exactly the leanness it needs. The cool draft from the Odenwald keeps the nights fresh, which the 2022 vintage needed after a hot, dry summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was harvested by hand in September 2022 and subsequently pressed so gently that only about half of the juice runs out of the berries, as anything further would introduce tannins and wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwenty months is a lot for an entry-level wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cellar, the musts ferment spontaneously and then undergo malolactic fermentation, during which the sharp malic acid is converted into milder lactic acid. For Riesling, this step is not a given, as many winemakers intentionally preserve its malic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the maturation process, Rachele Crosara combines large and small barrels made of steel and wood. One-tenth base wine from previous vintages is added, giving the sparkling wine a depth that a single year would not provide. On August 5, 2023, the wine was bottled as turbid as the tank allowed, along with the *tirage* that initiates the second fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter that, it spent twenty months on the fine lees—a standard that many houses only grant their premium lines, but which defines the entry-level here. The sparkling wine went on sale at the end of March 2025. Alongside it is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/griesel-sekt-blanc-de-blancs-brut-2022\"\u003eBlanc de Blancs from the same line\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/griesel-sekt-blanc-de-noirs-brut-2022\"\u003eBlanc de Noirs Tradition\u003c\/a\u003e shows the same maturation period with red grapes, and everything else that bubbles can be found among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/schaumwein\"\u003esparkling wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sekthaus Griesel \u0026 Compagnie","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073915445582,"sku":"020GRI001","price":19.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/griesel-sekt-riesling-tradition-brut-2022.jpg?v=1779128004"},{"product_id":"griesel-sekt-blanc-de-blancs-brut-2022","title":"Blanc de Blancs Tradition Brut – 2022","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eBlanc de Blancs Tradition Brut from Griesel Sekt: creamy and chalky\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Blanc de Blancs Tradition Brut from Griesel Sekt is a sparkling wine made from Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc, matured in four different types of vessels and aged on fine lees for twenty months. With a dosage of 3 grams per liter, it remains at the lower end of what is permitted for Brut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlanc de Blancs Tradition Brut 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e is the white two-varietal sparkling wine from Griesel Sekt in Bensheim, located on the Hessian Bergstraße. The name refers to a bottle containing exclusively light-skinned grapes—in this case, two varieties used side-by-side, each with its own role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo light varieties with distinct roles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay provides the acidic drive and structure, while Pinot Blanc adds calmness and breadth. Both originate from the same slopes, yet they do not speak with the same voice in the glass. Only together do they create a sparkling wine that is neither sharp nor round, but maintains both qualities simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey grow on the Bergstraße in permeable soil, whose decomposed granite gives it a leanness that forces the vines to root deeply, allowing the grapes to retain their acidity. They were harvested by hand in September 2022 and then pressed so gently that only about half of the juice is extracted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight percent of base wine from previous vintages is added. This gives the 2022 vintage a depth that it could not achieve on its own, as a single year can only ever reflect a single year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplesauce and almond blossom over fresh brioche\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuicy pear and applesauce are at the forefront, followed by notes of almond kernel and almond blossom, and finally, a layer of fresh brioche. If you let the glass sit for a moment, the almond note becomes more apparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the first thing one notices is the perlage; it is so finely structured that it softens the mouthfeel, while the acidity beneath it remains direct. In between, a tart trace emerges, somewhere between matcha and young garden herbs. The finish leaves behind a chalky minerality—bright, tart, and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteamed arctic char calls for exactly this type of accompaniment, as does roasted cauliflower, and a bowl of North Sea shrimp provides a saltiness that the wine answers with its own minerality. Because it lacks sweetness, it does not become heavy, even towards the end of the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFour vessels for an entry-level sparkling wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base wines undergo spontaneous fermentation and malolactic fermentation, which converts sharp malic acid into milder lactic acid. Without this, the sparkling wine would remain harsher than its grape varieties require. This is precisely the source of the creaminess that becomes noticeable later in the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the maturation process, Rachele Crosara distributes the wines into four types of vessels: a good four-tenths remain in stainless steel, one-fifth goes into barriques, one-fifth into large wooden casks (Stückfass), and the rest into tonneaux. A Stückfass holds about 1,200 liters, which is why its wood influence is barely detectable, serving primarily to allow air to reach the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn July 21, 2023, the base wine was bottled along with the liqueur de tirage to initiate the second fermentation. Nothing was clarified or fined beforehand. Griesel Sekt insists on twenty months of lees aging even for the Tradition line, whereas nine months is the minimum requirement for German Winzersekt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was disgorged after this period, and the wine has been on the shelf since March 2025. Alongside it, you will find the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/griesel-sekt-riesling-tradition-brut-2022\"\u003eRiesling Tradition\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/griesel-rose-sekt-tradition-brut-2022\"\u003eRosé Tradition\u003c\/a\u003e from the same vintage, and other bottle-fermented wines from the estate can be found under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/schaumwein\"\u003eSparkling Wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sekthaus Griesel \u0026 Compagnie","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073917509966,"sku":"020GRI002","price":19.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/griesel-sekt-blanc-de-blancs-brut-2022.jpg?v=1779190256"},{"product_id":"griesel-sekt-blanc-et-noir-tradition-brut","title":"Blanc et Noir Tradition Brut","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGriesel Blanc de Noirs Brut 2022 - Sparkling Wine from the Tradition Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGriesel Blanc de Noirs Tradition Brut 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic sparkling wine made from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. This Blanc de Noirs sparkling wine, a white sparkling wine pressed from red grape varieties, boasts aromas of ripe red apple and pear chutney, with hints of rosemary and juniper, rounded off by notes of warm pretzel bread with smoked bacon. On the palate, it offers a powerful effervescence, mouth-filling, spicy, and long-lasting. This Blanc de Noirs sparkling wine from the Tradition line is multi-layered, complex, with good drive, very juicy, leaving a vibrant tension and refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSekthaus Griesel – how the Blanc de Noirs Brut is made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for this Griesel Blanc de Noirs sparkling wine grow on soils of the Hessische Bergstraße, which are characterized by a high granite content, forcing the vines to dig deep into the earth. This and the cool winds from the nearby Odenwald ensure a good acid structure and minerality in the base wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) and Pinot Meunier (Schwarzriesling) grapes were 100% hand-picked in September 2022 and then very gently pressed. As in Champagne, Niko Brandner understands the importance of gentle pressing, because the less tannins and wax from the grape skins enter the must, the finer and longer-lasting the effervescence in the sparkling wine can become. Only about 50% of the juice present in the berries is pressed off. Niko Brandner can draw on 5% reserve wines, which make the Blanc de Noir even more complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cellar, Niko Brandner gives things time; the grapes are allowed to ferment spontaneously and undergo malolactic fermentation, during which the malic acid in the wine is converted into the milder lactic acid, which gives the wine a special mouthfeel and creaminess. Cellar Master Brandner combines large and small stainless steel (52%) and wood (16% barrique + 32% large wooden barrel) casks for aging, which gives the sparkling wine more complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA year later, on July 29, 2023, the Blanc de Noirs is bottled without filtration or fining and tirage liqueur is added to initiate the second fermentation in the bottle. The dosage was 4g\/l. It is then allowed to rest and mature on its fine lees for another 20 months in the cellar built in 1904, being regularly riddled and the bottles gradually inverted, until finally, during disgorgement, the yeast plug is removed from the bottle, and the Griesel Sekt Blanc de Noirs finally goes on sale in mid-March 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTradition – Time and Enjoyment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Griesel sparkling wine of the Tradition classification is produced using traditional bottle fermentation. After bottling the base wine, it matures for at least 20 months on the lees and undergoes a second fermentation, the conversion of wine to sparkling wine. 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It then spent twenty months on its fine lees before the yeast was removed from the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosé Tradition Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e is the rosé from the entry-level line of Griesel Sekt in Bensheim on the Hessian Bergstraße; it was harvested in September 2022 and bottled with a dosage of 4 grams per liter. The two grape varieties provide the structure, while the red wine added at the very end provides the copper color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the color is determined at the final stage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who makes rosé by macerating the skins determines the color the moment they press, and cannot take it back afterwards. Griesel Sekt reverses the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir and Pinot Meunier are pressed as white wine, resulting in a pale wine made from red grapes. Only during blending is just enough red wine added so that the tone turns copper rather than a garish pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe advantage lies in the precision, because an amount of red wine can be measured and, if necessary, adjusted, whereas skin-contact time progresses with every passing hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall strawberries, rhubarb, and warm bread\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt smells of small red strawberries and bittersweet rhubarb, accompanied by red currants and delicate orange blossom. Behind this lie a herbal note and soft flatbread from the long aging on the lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the perlage is punchy and mouth-filling; the mouthfeel remains mineral and grippy, and there is no trace of sweetness. This makes it feel puristic, juicy, and alert, even after the bottle has been open for a while.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLamb chops from the grill bring out the red fruit, tomatoes with burrata meet its acidity, and a cold gazpacho gains its contours only through this wine. It is also perfect as an aperitif, because a dosage of 4 grams per liter is barely perceptible as sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the warm 2022 vintage brought\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022 was a hot and dry year in the Bergstraße region, where sugar levels in the berries rose faster than acidity could keep up. The site and soil work exactly against this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines grow on sandy decomposed granite, which hardly holds water, and the Odenwald forest sends cool air into the vineyards at night. This nocturnal coolness is the real asset of the Bergstraße region. The grapes were harvested entirely by hand in September 2022 and pressed so gently that only about half of the juice runs off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly two-thirds of the base wines subsequently matured in stainless steel, a good third in wood, and they fermented spontaneously with the yeasts already present on the berries. On July 21, 2023, the wine was bottled along with the tirage. It never saw a filter, nor any fining agents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter twenty months on the fine lees, it was disgorged and released for sale at the end of March 2025. 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Only 3,000 bottles of it were produced. The Rosé Brut smells of red fruits such as the small Mieze Schindler strawberries, sweet and sour rhubarb and red currants, delicate orange blossoms and herbal notes are added, and soft flatbread rounds off the impressions. On the palate, it shows powerful perlage, mouth-filling, mineral with good grip, pink pearls without any sweetness, puristic but with a lot of juiciness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2018, the Griesel Sekt Rosé Prestige was tasted for the first time by Stephan Reinhardt in the Wine Advocate and rated with Parker 93 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSekthaus Griesel – how the Rosé Prestige is created\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for this Griesel Sekt Rosé brut grow on soils of the Hessische Bergstraße, which are characterized by a high granite content, so that the vines have to dig deep into the earth. This and the cool winds from the nearby Odenwald ensure a good acid structure and minerality in the base wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) grapes were hand-picked in September 2020 and then pressed very gently. As in Champagne, Niko Brandner also knows the importance of gentle pressing, because the less tannins and wax from the berry skin get into the must, the finer and longer-lasting the perlage in the sparkling wine can become later. Only about 50% of the juice present in the berries is pressed. This initially produces a white wine from red grape varieties, a Blanc de Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cellar, Niko Brandner gives things time, so the grapes are allowed to ferment spontaneously and undergo malolactic fermentation, in which the malic acid in the wine is converted into the milder lactic acid, which gives the wine a special mouthfeel and creaminess. Cellar master Brandner combines large and small stainless steel (38%) and wooden (62%) barrels for aging, which gives the sparkling wine more complexity. The Griesel Rosé is a Rosé Assemblage, which means that a part of red wine (5% Réserve perpétuelle) was added to the white-pressed Blanc de Noir during the marriage, just enough to create the delicate pink or rather copper color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA year later, in July 2021, the Pinot is bottled without filtration and fining and given the tirage to trigger the second fermentation in the bottle. The dosage was 2g\/l. Acidity 7.2g\/l. Now it is allowed to rest and mature for another 34 months on the fine lees in the cellar built in 1904, it is regularly riddled and the bottles are more and more turned upside down, until at the very end during disgorgement (June 2024) the yeast plug is removed from the bottle and the Griesel Sekt Rosé Prestige finally goes on sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSparkling wine with time and enjoyment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Griesel Sekt of the Prestige classification is produced using traditional bottle fermentation. After bottling the base wine, it matures for at least 34 months on the lees and undergoes the second fermentation, the conversion of wine to sparkling wine. 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The Pinot Prestige is a Blanc de Noir sparkling wine, meaning a white sparkling wine pressed from red grape varieties. It smells of ripe red apple and pear chutney, with rosemary and juniper notes, and hints of warm pretzel with smoked bacon round out the impressions. On the palate, a powerful effervescence, mouth-filling, spicy, long-lasting. The Griesel Pinot Noir Prestige Brut Nature is multifaceted, complex, with good tension, very juicy, until at the end the vibrant tension and refreshing quality remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Griesel Sekt was tasted for the first time by Stephan Reinhardt in the Wine Advocate and rated with Parker 92+ points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSekthaus Griesel – how the Pinot Noir Prestige is made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for this Griesel Blanc de Noir sparkling wine grow on soils of the Hessische Bergstraße, which are characterized by a high granite content, so that the vines have to dig deep into the earth. 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Cellar master Brandner combines large and small stainless steel (40%) and wood (25% barrique + 35% tonneau) barrels for aging, which gives the sparkling wine more complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA year later, in July 2020, the Pinot Noir is bottled without filtration and fining and tirage is added to initiate the second fermentation in the bottle. Now it is allowed to rest and mature for another 34 months on its fine lees in the cellar built in 1904, it is regularly riddled and the bottles are increasingly turned upside down, until at the very end during disgorgement (June 2023) the yeast plug is removed from the bottle and the Griesel Sekt Pinot Noir Prestige Brut Nature goes on sale without the addition of dosage and without the addition of sulfur. Acidity 7.2g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSparkling wine with time and enjoyment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Griesel Sekt of the Prestige classification is produced using traditional bottle fermentation. 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This Chardonnay Blanc de Blanc Sekt, meaning a white sparkling wine pressed from white grape varieties, offers aromas of juicy pear and apple compote, with almond kernel and almond blossom, rounded off by notes of fresh brioche. On the palate, the impressively fine perlage is present, creating a pleasantly soft mouthfeel. It persists, carrying the acidity and the slightly bitter matcha and herbal notes, until finally, an invigorating freshness and a chalky minerality remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSekthaus Griesel – how the Chardonnay Prestige is made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for this Griesel Chardonnay Prestige Sekt grow on soils in the Hessische Bergstraße region, which are characterized by a high granite content, forcing the vines to dig deep into the earth. 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The large magnum champagne bottle is an elegant gift and a good size for a soirée with friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrappier Champagne Carte d'Or Brut is a cuvée made from 80% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Meunier. The slightly coppery cuvée, which is almost a Blanc de Noir, has a lively mousse with fine bubbles, seduces with the scent of white peach, subtle notes of red berries, lemon zest and hazelnuts, and a delicate rose scent. The champagne is harmonious, complex and has a good length, ending in a mineral finish dominated by chalk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrappier Champagne – Lots of Pinot Noir, Little Sulphur\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Drappier family has lived and worked in the south of Champagne in the Côte des Bar region since 1808. About 100 hectares of this special terroir are characterized by the unique cool climate, the chalky soils interspersed with Kimmeridgian marl, and optimal slope orientations (south-southeast).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter harvesting the grapes, Champagne Drappier takes great care to produce the most elegant and aromatic wines as naturally as possible. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes are gently pressed using mechanical low-pressure presses. Only the cuvée, the first part of the pressing, is used for the champagne. The grape must is treated with great care to avoid oxidation, and processed without pumping, using only gravity. The base wine is fermented with natural yeasts and aged in stainless steel tanks, 5% mature for one year in French oak barrels. To make the champagne more complex, 40% of this cuvée comes from reserve wines of older vintages. A special technique that has a significant tradition in Champagne. The cuvée has naturally undergone malolactic fermentation, meaning the malic acid in the wine has transformed into milder lactic acid, which provides a special mouthfeel with a slightly creamy structure and further complexity to the champagne cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo carry out one of the most important steps in producing a good champagne: the blending, i.e., bringing together the various base wines for the second fermentation, three generations come together at Drappier and contribute their taste and lived experience: Grandfather André Nicolas, father Michel, as well as grandchildren Charline, who heads sales and marketing, Hugo, who is now cellarmaster at Drappier, and Antoine Drappier, who again cultivates the vineyards with the help of horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, Drappier Champagne undergoes its second fermentation in traditional bottle fermentation: according to the Méthode Champenoise. 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The vines originate from French clonal selections, lending the sparkling wine an elegant, refined structure. This Blanc de Blancs is the result of traditional bottle fermentation with an impressive 25-month aging period on the lees, which gives it a particularly creamy mouthfeel and a complex aroma profile. 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Thanks to the long aging on the lees, the sparkling wine also gains its characteristic depth and elegance, making it the perfect companion for special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional bottle fermentation for intense aromas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential part of this Blanc de Blancs' character is the traditional bottle fermentation, which is accompanied by a 25-month aging period on the lees. Fine perlage, a complex bouquet of fruity and floral notes – this method ensures all of this. Fine aromas of citrus, green apple, and a hint of brioche give it impressive complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVersatile sparkling wine for every occasion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an alcohol content of 12% and a harmonious yet fresh profile, the Markus Schneider Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2020 is excellent as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to light dishes such as fish and seafood. Its balanced character and light acidity make it the ideal sparkling wine for enjoyable moments – whether celebrating with friends or during a romantic dinner for two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarkus Schneider Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2020: An elegant, finely sparkling vintage wine from the Palatinate that delights with intense Chardonnay aromas and fine acidity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2020 by Markus Schneider: A complex German sparkling wine with fresh aromas. 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Intense pink in color with a coppery shimmer, this lively, finely pearled Champagne is very pure with crisp, ripe fruit and notes of rose petals, red fruits, tropical fruits, mandarin, and white pepper: you will discover a new side of Champagne Rosé. The Drappier Brut Nature plays its mineral card and showcases its limestone-rich soils. At the same time, it is enormously fresh and light-footed with incredible length. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"\u003eThis is what Michel Drappier says about the Brut Nature: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"\u003eThis Rosé de Saignée embodies eight generations of Drappier family heritage caring for our historic grape variety, Pinot Noir. The Champagne offers vibrant pink nuances and the aromatic fruity profile following a gentle maceration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"\u003eChampagne Drappier – plenty of Pinot Noir, little sulfur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"\u003eThe Drappier family has lived and worked in the south of the Champagne region, in the Côte des Bar, since 1808 – on a good 100 hectares of this special terroir, which is characterized by a cool climate, chalky soils streaked with Kimmeridgian marl, and optimal slope orientations (south-southeast).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"\u003eAfter harvesting the grapes, Champagne Drappier takes great care to produce the most elegant and aromatic wines as naturally as possible. Once at the winery, the grapes are gently pressed using mechanical low-pressure presses. Only the cuvée, the first part of the pressing, is used for the Champagne. The grape must is handled with great care to avoid oxidation and processed without pumps, using only gravity. The base wine is fermented with natural yeasts and aged in stainless steel tanks, with a small portion maturing for a year in French oak barrels. To add complexity to the Champagne, a portion of the Drappier Brut Nature comes from reserve wines of older vintages—a special technique that has a significant tradition in Champagne. The cuvée has naturally undergone malolactic fermentation, meaning the malic acid in the wine has turned into milder lactic acid, which provides a special mouthfeel with a slightly creamy structure and adds further layers to the Champagne cuvée.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"\u003eTo carry out one of the most important steps in creating a good Champagne—blending (assemblage), or the combining of different base wines for the second fermentation—three generations of the Drappier family come together to contribute their taste and lived experience: grandfather André Nicolas, father Michel, as well as grandchildren Charline, who heads sales and marketing, Hugo, who currently works as the cellar master at Drappier, and Antoine Drappier, who is managing the vineyards once again with the help of horses. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"\u003eNaturally, the Drappier Brut Nature undergoes the second fermentation via the traditional bottle fermentation method: the *méthode champenoise*. 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