Ca`del Bosco Franciacorta Cuvee Prestige
$54.99
Founded in 1964, Ca ’del Bosco stands for listening to Nature, for giving it a chance to express itself in every form with the help of man, who acts as the custodian of an extraordinary legacy – using the land without using it up. The Ca’ del Bosco Method results in products that find their identity only through an investment in the land that yields them, leading naturally to the adoption of organic viticulture.A gorgeous sparkling wine from Italy's famous Franciacorta, part of Lombardy. A blend of 80% Chardonnay, 19% Pinot Noir and 1% Pinot Bianco.
Ca Dei Zago Prosecco Col Fondo
$34.99
One of the finest examples of Prosecco in our market! Winemaker Christian "Zago has established himself as an important producer of what is known as traditional col fondo Prosecco," according to Wine Spectator. "Zago's single-vintage wines don't rely on the charmat method, dominant in Prosecco, in which the wines undergo secondary fermentation in large, pressurized steel tanks. His more rustic approach is similar to the metodo classico, used in Champagne, with the bubbles created by fermentation in bottle. The difference is that the resulting lees are not disgorged before sale. Instead they rest, somewhat murkily, at the bottom, or "col fondo," of the bottle."
Pittnauer Pitt Nat Rose
$42.99
In their own words: It's been 30 years since Gerhard and Brigitte Pittnauer took over the winery. With only 3.8 hectares of vineyards, which Gerhard had inherited from his parents, we took the proverbial leap into the deep end. In 1998 we joined Pannobile - a well-known group of winegrowers from the region. Through the family dynamic and the lively exchange of opinions within Pannobile, we grew and increased the complexity of our wines. The construction of the striking and individually designed production hall in the middle of the vineyards in 2001 enabled a "quantum leap" in terms of quality and quantity. In 2006 we began converting to biodynamic viticulture - this is also when our winemaking shifted to an even more minimalist approach. In 2007, together with other winemakers, we founded 'Respect' - an international group of leading biodynamic wineries. Today our winery is one of the best natural wine producers in Austria. In 2014 and 2016, we received the two highest awards in the Austrian wine world from the renowned wine magazines Falstaff and Gault Millau: The Winegrower of the Year.
True Colours Cava
$24.99
True Colours is a Cava which was originally created to support LGBTQ+ programs in Scandinavia. It is imported into Alberta by Redback Wine Imports, who has committed to donating $10 from every case sold to two great local programs: Calgary Pride and HIV Community Link.
Like most Cava, this sparkling wine is produced in Penedes, within the Catalonia region of Spain.
From Redback Wine Imports
True Colours was initially created for the Swedish market by Altia Sweden, in conjunction with the Cava producer Sumarrocca. It's a high-quality sparkling wine made in the metodo tradicional style (much like Champagne) from Xarello, Parellada and Macabeo, along with a small amount of Chardonnay. The palate shows a core of stone fruits, citrus and minerals with a toasty brioche finish.
"True Colours in Alberta is a partnership between Redback Wine Imports and Calgary Pride/HIV Community Link. We donate $10/case (750mL) and $5/case (200mL) to support the programs of these worthy organizations.
www.hivcl.org
www.calgarypride.ca
With the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in cancellation of many fundraising events and activities, these organizations need our help even more than usual to continue with their amazing work."
Sorelle Bronca Rose Prosecco
$38.99
Sisters Antonella and Ersiliana Bronca have steered their estate along the path of quality since taking over the reins from their father, Livio. Joined by Antonella’s husband, Pietro, a winemaker, and Ersiliana’s daughter Elisa, who a degree in enology, this family team works hard in the vineyard and in the cellar to produce the purest Prosecco out there.
The wines are classified as a Prosecco Colli Conegliano DOCG, the region having achieved DOCG status as of April 2010. In addition, many of their steep, hillside vineyards lie within the borders of the prized Valdobbiadene region, part of the larger UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Sorelle Bronca vineyards are higher in average age than most of the surrounding wineries, where younger, high-production vineyards are prized. Vineyard work and harvest are done by hand for every wine in the range. Modi is a 100% Glera Prosecco from San Pietro di Feletto, at 150-250 meters in elevation. Here, the slopes are very steep, at 60% in grade. The L’Ovest is from the Valdobbiadene DOCG, from three vineyards (Lavina rossa, Scanolera, and Rive) in the western section of the appellation, in the towns of Col San Martino, Colbertaldo, and Farrò. Work in the winery’s 20 hectares of vineyards is impeccable, and they work as naturally as possible, without the use of chemicals.
Canals Nadal Cava Brut Magnum
$61.99
Magnum / 1.5 Litre bottle
Floral and fruity on the nose, the flavours emphasize apple, pear and peach. Soft, elegant and good value, too! Enjoy this awesome Cava with appetizers, seafood, or Sunday brunch!
A Kensington Wine Market exclusive! Cava is Spain's answer to Champagne, and the country's winemakers made a sparkling international success out of it! In Penedes, the wine region near Barcelona, Cava is made the same way as the French bubbly but with different grapes including Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada.
Venturini Montelocco Lambrusco
$29.99
A classic Lambrusco! This fruity, easy-drinking sparkling red wine is coming from Venturini Baldini, a fantastic low-intervention producer in Emilia Romagna. Expect notes of plum, blackberry, black cherry and violets, with a hint of earthy spice. This wine is best paired with most Italian cuisine; tomato-based, cheese-based, cream-based pasta dishes, or cured meats and cheese!
Joao Pato Duck Ray Pet-Nat
$34.99
Made from the Baga grapes that were hand-harvested, this Pet-Nat's fermentation took place in ambient temperature stainless steel tanks. It is released after 7 years of bottle ageing.
Piron Cremant de Bourgogne
$35.99
Dominique Piron’s family has been growing grapes here since the 16th century, and Dominique took over the estate in 1971. Piron farms 45 hectares of vineyards scattered among several different crus in Beaujolais, namely Morgon, Chénas, Brouilly, Régnié and Moulin-à-Vent. He owns some parcels, rents others, and also buys 20 hectares worth of carefully selected grapes from their neighbours. Regardless of where the grapes are sourced, Piron is responsible for every aspect of quality control from the vineyard management to the marketing of the finished wine. They take such great care of each of their crus that even the simple Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages wines are carefully selected from single-vineyard parcels. Each of their terroirs is unique, yet they are all granite-based soils—the ideal grounding for the Gamay grape. Piron farms sustainably, although he has also been experimenting with organic methods to achieve a rich biodiversity in the vineyards.