a magnificent stone cross marks the entrance to this chapel
The blend of 50% sauvignon and 50% semillon makes it a remarkable wine whose potential will challenge the palate of wine-lovers and confirmed wine-tasters alike
offering a glimpse of the wine’s structure
Cabernet Sauvignon and Trincadiera making up the balance in descending order of volume and influence on the final ‘field blend’ or ensemble of grape varieties
so a harmless crust may form with time
Ca' d'Gal ASTI Spumante NV prunotto a magnificent stone cross marksSometimes its easier to start with what a wine isnt rather than what it is. In a story similar to that of Beaujolais in the 1980s, Asti Spumante was picked up as the new thing by the regional giants, who liberally delved into the marketing budget. How did that famous TV advert go? Asti Spumante: bubbling, sparking, exciting, like life itself!. You know the story: lazy viticulture, massive yields, cheap to produce and margin to be made. This Spumante