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La Sonrisa Espumosa Edición Reserva NV

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• La Sonrisa Espumosa Edición Reserva NV Prestigious Spanish sparkling wine. Clear golden yellow colour, softly sparkling with lots of freshness and elegant structure. Made from Pinot Nero and Chardonnay according to the Charmat Method , also called the 'cuve close' method, invented by the Frenchman Eugène Charmat in 1910 and involves a second fermentation of the wine that does not take place in the bottle but in the (stainless steel) barrel. Sugar and yeast are added to this tank. During this second fermentation, carbon dioxide is created that cannot escape and dissolves in the wine. Before bottling, liqueur d'expédition is added. This is a mixture of cane sugar, white wine and possibly esprit de cognac. With this method, high-quality sparkling wines can be made relatively cheaply. Once the second fermentation is complete, the sparkling wine is bottled under pressure. At no time is there any contact with the outside air.
  
  Story behind the label: La Sonrisa Espumosa Reserva is our exclusive cuvée and therefore exclusively available. La Sonrisa, the smile in Spanish, is a fine, expressive bubble, also called Espumosa . ' Reserva ' is a quality designation for a more mature style.
• Sparkling - Light, fresh, juicy with an elegant mousse. Clear golden yellow colour, medium dry, juicy, sparkling and sparkling. Can be drunk as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to light meals.
• Our sommeliers recommend:

  Very suitable as an aperitif, with summer salads with raw vegetables, raw, cooked and lightly grilled shellfish with citrus and cooked and grilled fish dishes with vinaigrette. Also good with cooked fresh vegetables, such as asparagus and fennel and raw and dried charcuterie.

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Sommelier Mousseux 'The Freestyle Edition' NV

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• Sommelier Mousseux 'The Freestyle Edition' NV Prestigious, French, clear, sparkling wine. Beautiful elegance, personally chosen by our Sommeliers. Made from Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Noir according to the Charmat Method , also called the 'Cuve Close' method, invented by the Frenchman Eugène Charmat in 1910 and involves a second fermentation of the wine that does not take place in the bottle but in the (stainless steel) barrel. Sugar and yeast are added to this tank. During this second fermentation, carbon dioxide is created that cannot escape and dissolves in the wine. Before bottling, liqueur d'expédition is added. This is a mixture of cane sugar, white wine and possibly esprit de cognac. With this method, high-quality sparkling wines can be made relatively cheaply. Once the second fermentation is complete, the sparkling wine is bottled under pressure. At no time is there any contact with the outside air.
  
  Story behind the label: ' Freestyle Edition' ; three grape varieties have contributed to this special Sommelier Selected Cuvée, especially Riesling as the odd one out. The Riesling gives the wine a subtle residual sweetness, which is very pleasant and refreshing, both in mouthfeel and aftertaste.
• Sparkling - Light, fresh, juicy with an elegant mousse. Clear golden yellow colour, medium dry, juicy, sparkling and sparkling. Can be drunk as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to light meals.
• Our sommeliers advise: This wine is suitable as an aperitif, with raw and cooked shellfish and mi-cuit preparations of fish. Also goes very well with raw and steamed fish or raw and dried meat. In addition, to combine with raw vegetables and salads with vinaigrette or dressing, and goat cheeses.

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