Grand Cuvée Extra Dry - Giacomo Casanova

The Grand Cuvée Extra Dry - Giacomo Casanova shines in the glass in a bright straw yellow with silvery shimmer and fine, persistent perlage. On the nose it unfolds a clear play of fresh lemon, lime zest and juicy green apple. Delicate hints of white blossoms, pear and a touch of fresh herbs lend the bouquet finesse and elegance. On the palate, the sparkling wine appears lively, finely sparkling and at the same time distinctly harmonious. The extra dry style creates a finely tuned sweet-acid balance that stylishly underscores the fruity character of the Glera grape.

The structure presents itself as slender, precise and yet with a pleasant fullness on the mid-palate. The acidity feels firm but never sharp, carrying the citrus aromas into a long-lasting, clearly defined finish. The perlage spreads creamily across the palate, while subtle floral nuances and a hint of almond add further complexity. Tannins scarcely come to the fore in this white sparkling wine, so the focus is entirely on freshness, fruit and elegance. The Grand Cuvée Extra Dry - Giacomo Casanova thus represents the expressive character of the Glera grape from Veneto.

• Wine color: brilliant straw yellow with silvery reflections
• Aromas: citrus fruits, green apple, pear, white blossoms, delicate almond note
• Taste: extra dry, fruit-driven, elegant perlage
• Structure: light to medium-bodied, clear, straight, animating
• Grape variety: Glera, vinified as a single-varietal wine
• Origin: Veneto, northern Italy

1. Fine, persistent perlage with creamy mouthfeel
2. Fresh citrus fragrance with floral nuances
3. Harmonious balance of fruit, freshness and elegance
4. Single-varietal Glera sparkling wine from Italy

The Glera grape from Veneto lends this sparkling wine its unmistakable character: fragrant fruit, lively freshness and an animating lightness. Together with the moderate alcohol content of 11 %, a tingling experience emerges that brings a Mediterranean zest for life into the glass. The Grand Cuvée Extra Dry - Giacomo Casanova accompanies convivial moments just as stylishly as festive occasions and, with its elegant presence, makes a clear statement in the glass.

Production of the Grand Cuvée Extra Dry - Giacomo Casanova

The home of this sparkling wine lies in northern Italian Veneto, a region with gentle hills, well-ventilated sites and a mild climate influenced by the Adriatic Sea. Warm days and cool nights support the slow ripening of the Glera grapes, preserving the fresh acidity and vibrant fruit. The soils range from calcareous marl layers to sandy and loamy structures, giving the grapes a fine mineral tension.

The harvest of the Glera grapes is carried out carefully in order to make optimal use of their aromatic potential. The focus is on gentle handling of the harvest so that the grapes reach the cellar with the berry skins as intact as possible. Swift processing after harvest preserves the clear fruit and prevents unwanted oxidation. The grapes are gently transferred to the press, where a soft pressing controls the must yield and only the highest-quality fractions flow into the later cuvée.

The first fermentation of the must takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Cool fermentation temperatures preserve the typical citrus and apple aromas of the Glera grape and promote a clear, precise fruit profile. This is followed by the second fermentation according to the Charmat method in a pressure tank, during which the fine perlage develops. This maturation in tank supports the lightness, freshness and fruit intensity of the sparkling wine and emphasizes the modern, approachable style.

The style of the Giacomo Casanova estate places great value on clarity, elegance and sophisticated drinking pleasure. The winemaker aims for a pure, varietally typical expression without excessive use of wood, ensuring that the focus remains on fruit and perlage. Every phase of vinification is geared towards creating a sparkling wine that delights both on its own and as a companion to light dishes, conveying the flair of Venetian lifestyle.

Serving recommendations for the Grand Cuvée Extra Dry - Giacomo Casanova

This extra dry sparkling wine accompanies a wide variety of culinary moments with playful elegance. It is ideally suited to light starters such as antipasti with grilled vegetables, fine carpaccio or bruschetta with fresh tomatoes and aromatic herbs. It also unfolds its full potential with seafood such as prawns, scampi or delicate fish dishes with a citrus note. Mild matured cheeses, creamy fresh cheeses and light pasta dishes also harmonize excellently.

• Perfect with antipasti, seafood and light fish dishes
• Stylish aperitif for receptions, terrace and garden
• Companion to finger food, canapés and mild cheeses

As an aperitif, this sparkling wine opens any menu in style and is equally suitable for festive receptions, weddings or anniversaries. At summer garden parties, picnics or relaxed evenings on the balcony or terrace, it brings Mediterranean ease into the glass. It also sets a charming accent as a sparkling prelude to a romantic dinner with its fine mousseux and fragrant fruit.

For optimal enjoyment, a serving temperature between 6 and 8 degrees Celsius is recommended. Within this temperature range, the sparkling wine displays its perlage particularly finely and shows the citrus and apple aromas in clear definition. A well-chilled refrigerator or an ice bucket with water and ice ensures the ideal refreshment throughout the evening. The bottle remains closed until pouring so that the pressure and fine carbon dioxide are preserved.

Horizontal storage in a cool, dark place with a constant temperature helps to preserve its aromatic freshness. Direct sunlight and strong temperature fluctuations impair the quality, so a wine rack in a shaded room or a climate-controlled wine cabinet is particularly suitable. Within a few years of purchase, this sparkling wine shows its animating and fruit-focused style to the greatest effect and invites you to exuberant moments with friends and family.

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