Bottega Rose Gold NV 750ml

Enchanting aromas of wild strawberries, ripe red currants, and a hint of freshly crushed rose petals invite further study of the pretty nose. The palate is a basket of juicy Rainier cherries, tart red raspberries and blood orange, all supported by a crisp acidity with super fine and energetic bubbles. Contrast with spicy ribs or dim sum.

• Country: Italy
• Region: Lombardy
• Size: 750ml

Varietal

Champagne Blend

The sparkling wines of Champagne have been revered by wine drinkers for hundreds of years, and even today they maintain their reputation for excellence of flavor and character, and are consistently associated with quality, decadence, and a cause for celebration. Their unique characteristics are partly due to the careful blending of a small number of selected grape varietals, most commonly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. These grapes, blended in fairly equal quantities, give the wines of Champagne their wonderful flavors and aromas, with the Pinot Noir offering length and backbone, and the Chardonnay varietal giving its acidity and dry, biscuity nature. It isn’t unusual to sometimes see Champagne labeled as ‘blanc de blanc’, meaning it is made using only Chardonnay varietal grapes, or ‘blanc de noir’, which is made solely with Pinot Noir.