Gancia

Metodo classico Brut Piemonte DOC

Produced in limited quantities, this Classic Method was dedicated to the founder, Carlo Gancia who in 1865 created the first sparkling wine with the Traditional Classic Method. The indissoluble ties with the land, climate and raw materials all genuine and simple make this an authentic and integrate wine.

Gancia Prosecco DOC

Selection of the best Glera grapes (Prosecco area) and long tradition combine to create an elegant and pleasant sparkling wine

Platinum DOCG

With 150 years of experience, Gancia is now proposing the Gancia Method, a special patented method to create an Asti, from the excellent moscato bianco grapes of the area, harvested in baskets to elevate the fragrance and taste

Italian Gancia Asti DOCG

This sweet Italian sparkling wine represents the very first spumante of the House of Gancia. It is a D.O.C.G. (Controlled and Guaranteed Denomination of Origin of Canelli) sparkling wine which is produced from the acclaimed white Moscato grapes of the 52 communes which make up this highly reputed area. It remains a unique wine, known as the aromatic Spumante par excellence and a pride of the Italian Oenology World. Technical Characteristics Grape Zone Origin: Hills of Asti, Cuneo and Alessandria Varietal: 100% Moscato Bianco D.O.C.G. of Canelli Production Method: Cuve close (Martinotti/Charmat) Alcohol Content: 7.5% Colour: Straw to pale golden yellow Perlage: Extremely fine Bouquet: Delicately floral and fruity with hints of orange blossom and mountain honey Taste: Fresh, pleasant and delicately sweet and aromatic Serving Suggestions Perfect for aperitifs, all types of celebrations and for dessert courses at the end of a meal. Serve well chilled.

Italian Gancia Moscato D'Asti 2006 DOCG

The DOCG sweet Moscato d'Asti grapes are cultivated in the "Langhe" and "Monferrato" vine cultivating hills. Its origins are antique and deep rooted in tradition as far back as 1200. The very first Moscato wine was produced in Canelli, in the heart of the Moscato Hills with these excellent aromatic sweet white grapes. Technical Characteristics Appellation: Moscato d'Asti DOCG 2006 Grapes Used: 100% Moscato Harvest: Mid/end August Vinification: Soft pressing of hand picked grapes with the refrigeration of the must at -2°C to prevent the fermentation until requested. The must is fermented in large stainless steel temperature controlled vats so that the carbon dioxide is partially dissolved. When the alcohol content reaches 5,5% the fermentation is blocked by refrigeration so that the sugar content remains not less than 100 grams per litre. The wine is then filtered and bottled I cold sterile conditions. Alcohol Content: 5.5% vol. Characteristics: straw to pale golden yellow in colour, the perlage is extremely fine and persistent with a bouquet which is delicately floral and fruity with hints of mountain honey, sage and musk. The taste is fresh, pleasant and delicately sweet and aromatic. Serving Suggestions Perfect for aperitifs, all types of celebrations and for dessert courses at the end of a meal. Serve well chilled.

Italian sparkling wine Gancia Brachetto d'acqui DOCG

An elegant and pleasant Italian dessert wine which expresses all the fragrance of the grapes. A local treasure and suitable for all modern palates. Visual test : Ruby red colour with a medium intensity tending towards as light granate colour. The perlage is fine and persistend with a clear transparency. Olfative test :Delicate musk fragrance with hints of rose and mature fruit. Tasting test :Sweet, smooth and fragrant with musky aftertaste, fresh and lively. Technical notes : Grape variety :Brachetto. Area of Production :Acqui Vinification : The grapes are delicately pressed and vinified with a slight maceration of the skins to give the must a granate-ruby colour. the must is partially fermented at a temperature of 5,5°. It is then conserved at -2°C for the second fermentation. Second Fermentation Method :Martinotti Method. Alcohol content 6,5° Service notes Accompaniment : Traditionally accompanies desserts, pastries and cakes but it can also be served as an aperitif alone or with hors d'oeuvres. It exalts the taste of fruit and is a good base for fresh long drinks, mixed with fruit juice, liquour, bitter or vermouth. Serving temperature : 6-8° C Glass Goblet Conservation :The ideal conservation of wine is in cellars with a temperature between 11-15° C, without thermal differences.Shaded lighting without use of neaons. Humidity around 65-70%. Great with Italian foods , available throughout Australia online at best Italian wines.

Italian Gancia Superiore Valdobbiadene Platinum DOCG

Essence Selecting the best grapes of prosecco, sparkling wine finesse of a long tradition and culture of a whole combine to Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG. With a strong personality, Prosecco has conquered the taste of modern consumers. The versatility, fruity lightness, youthfulness satisfy different palates. Visual inspection Brilliant straw yellow and perlage, rich and persistent.Pleasant feeling of vitality and elegance. Nose Very delicate fragrance, fresh and harmonious with hints of citrus and bread. To the taste The taste is typically aromatic, delicate, soft, fresh and pleasant.

Italian Gancia Pinot Di Pinot

A Brut sparkling wine, produced with the best Pinot grapes of Italy, carefully selected and processed by the House of Gancia to produce a wine with a delicate aroma and bouquet. It was born in 1980 and gave birth to a new market segment, that of the varietal which guarantees quality and sincerity and is unique in its category. Technical Characteristics Grape Zone Origin: Piedmont, Trentino and Veneto Varietal: A selection of the best quality Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc grapes Production Method: Cuve close (Martinotti/Charmat) Alcohol Content: 11.5% Colour: Straw yellow with greenish reflections Perlage: Fine and lasting Bouquet: Floral and fruity with hints of acacia Taste: Fresh, clean and delicately crisp Serving Suggestions It is ideal as an aperitif for all special occasions and with all meals before or in place of other wines. It well accompanies light lunches and fish, especially in Mediterranean dishes. It is unique in that it "breaks away" from more traditional wines with its innovative personality. Serve well chilled.

Italian sparkling Grand Reale

This sweet sparkling wine competes with all dessert wines, both sparkling and still. It is light, fruity, and aromatic and a perfect choice for ending a meal. Its class and quality is guaranteed by the Gancia name and tradition. Technical Characteristics Grape Zone Origin: Piedmont. Varietal: Moscato Bianco of Canelli and Malvasia Production Method: Cuve close (Martinotti/Charmat) Alcohol content: 9.5% Colour: Straw yellow highlighted with golden tones Perlage: Fine Bouquet: Delicately floral and aromatic with hints of exotic fruit Taste: Fresh, pleasant and delicately sweet Serving Suggestions Perfect for all types of celebrations and for dessert courses at the end of a meal. Serve well chilled.

Italian Gancia Modonovo 2006 DOCG

Technical Characteristics Origin of the Grapes: A careful selection of the best Moscato grapes cultivated in the unique Asti, Alessandra and Cuneo Vineyards.. Method of Vinification: The best Moscato grapes are selected and hand harvested in small baskets. They are soft pressed to preserve thier fragrance and taste. There follows a careful maturation of a small part of these grapes in small barriques made of Allier and Troncais oak with hyper oxygenising to better enhance the flavour of the wine. This part is then blended with the balance of the Grapes. Alcohol Content: 9% Perlage: Fine and persistent with a good crown Bouquet: A Blend of intense and delicate hints of Vanilla and fruit. Gastronomic Serving Suggestions It is ideal for serving with pasta ,cheese, cooked meats and Crustacean dishes, perfect with deserts.

Italian Gancia Chianti Cantico 2007 DOCG

Technical Characteristics Denomination: Chianti DOCG Varietal: Sangiovese (from 75% to 100%), Canaiolo Nero (untile 10%) Vintage: 2007 Alcohol Content: 12.5% Production Area: District of Florence and Siena Colour: Lively ruby red, to garnet red with age. Bouquet: Fine with hints of violet. Taste: Dry harmonious, slightly tannic Conservation: Bottle kept in dark, cool room. Serving Suggestions Roasted and grilled meats, it is excellent with tripe and game. Serve at 18-20°C. Production Area Chianti DOCG is produced between the north side of the District of Florence and the south one of the District of Siena (the villages interested in this area are 100). There are seven denominations of Chianti, that refer to seven areas: Chianti Classici, Chianti Colli Fiorentini, Chianti Rufina, Chianti Montalbano, Chianti Colline Pisane, Chianti Colli Senesi e Chianti Colli Aretini. Every Chianti has its own personality, but there are some common characteristics that mark this wine: its ruby red and winy bouquet with hints of violet. Curiosity The land of Chianti is rich in history. It was the land of Romans and Etruscans, of battles between Florence and Siena in medieval times, of castles and citadels during the wars and of villas and residences in times of peace, during wich the vineyards became the most important economic and commercial resource. Chianti obtained the denomination DOC in 1967 and the denomination DOCG in 1984. This means that as well as the usual controls, Chainti must meet specific chemical levels and an organoleptic exam for the State Commissions. After obtaining the successful results, Chianti was issued with the title of "DOCG". Story The first official document refering to Chianti dates back to 1404, but it is only in ‘700 that Chianti, thanks to the agricultural rebirth of Tuscany, reaches commercial importance and standing.

Italian Gancia Pinot Grigio Venezie 2007 IGT

The Veneto and the neighbouring regions are an area of great viticultural tradition. From this region great wines are obtained, especially from the hilly areas. One of the best known grape varieties is the Pinot grigio. Pinot Grigio is the well-known Italian version of France's pinot gris grape, it is a great wine for sipping as an aperitif or with lighter cuisines. Pinot Grigio tends to be slightly fruity and light bodied with floral aromas and citrus and white fruit flavours . The wine has a bright acidity which makes it crisp, refreshing and delicious when served well-chilled. Technical Characteristics Appellation: Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie Igt Grapes Used: 100% pinot grigio grapes Harvest: September Average Yield Per Hectare: 5000 kgs/hectare Vinification: Soft pressed and cold fermented in stainless steel to preserve the fresh, delicate character of the fruit. The must is left to ferment 15 to 20 days at a temperature of 18°C in special tanks until bottling. Alcohol Content: 12.5% Vol. Features: sweet fruit aromas of pears , melon and tropical fruits are accented with a pleasant floral note. The wine is light/medium bodied on the palate and round in texture . The flavours are pear and white peach , with a touch of sweet citrus. A versatile pairing to many cuisines, including Mediterrenean, Italian, salads, seafood and spicy Latin and Asian dishes. Serving Suggestions Excellent as an aperitif, ideal accompaniment to seafood salads and fish and shellfish based pasta and rice courses. Perfect with white meats and boiled or grilled fish. Serve at 10-12°C

Capocroce Nartece Nero D'Avola IGT Italian wine

The term Nartece refers to the covered atrium with porch facade so typical of early Christian basilicas. This wine is made from Nero d'Avola grapes grown in the area of Contrada Castellazzo - Trapani. Technical Characteristics Classification: Nero d'Avola - Sicilia. Typical Geographic Indication Vintage: 2006 Grape Variety: Nero d'Avola Vine Planting System: Single Guyot; plantation arrangement 80 x 250 cm Origin and Soil: Sicily, Contrada Castellazzo "mountainous" terrain, light calcareous soils composed of 40% sand, 35% lime and 25% clay Production Zone, Slope and Altitude: Hills between Salemi and Vita with an average altitude of approximately 280 metres. Yield Per Hectare: 9 Tons per hectare Grape Yield in Wine: Approximately 68 litres every 100 kg of grapes. Harvest: From the 25th to the 30th of September, after careful selection, the fully ripened grapes are hand picked into small, perforated baskets. Vinification: Once the grapes are brought into he cellar they are destemmed and crushes before being cooled to a temperature of 18/20°C. Temperature-controlled fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at 28°C with regular plunging of the cap. After soft-pressing the dregs, the wine is left to rest in stainless steel tanks where the malolastic fermentation is completed, and then transferred into tanks for ageing. Ageing: The wine spends over 6 months in stainless steel tanks whit several micro-oxygenation operations. Maturing: Over 2 months in the bottle Alcohol Content: 13% Vol. Total Acidity: 5.7 g/l Dry Extract: 30 g/l Bottles Produced: 50,000 Cold Stabilising: In vats at a temperature of -4°C for 10 days. Characteristics: Wine with a clear, deep cherry red colour with violet hues, forming numerous, close arches. The bouquet is fine, intense, characteristic and nicely persistent. It immediately presents flowery notes of pansies and fruity notes of cherries, with tertiary balsamic and liquorice scents. The wine is dry and warm on the palate, with tannins that vanish quickly. It is persistent, smooth and slightly savoury, with excellent balance. The aftertaste repeats the sensations of fruit and liquorice. Serving Suggestions Served at cellar temperature with fried, medium-cooked tuna fillet, capers, olives and tomatoes, black pepper and extra virgin olive oil, or with Ragusa cheese.  Store in a well ventilated place away from the light and at a maximum temperature of 15-18°C

Italian Capocroce Pulvino Grillo Bianco 2006 IGT

The term Nartece refers to the covered atrium with porch facade so typical of early Christian basilicas. This wine is made from Nero d'Avola grapes grown in the area of Contrada Castellazzo - Trapani. Technical Characteristics Classification: Nero d'Avola - Sicilia. Typical Geographic Indication Vintage: 2006 Grape Variety: Nero d'Avola Vine Planting System: Single Guyot; plantation arrangement 80 x 250 cm Origin and Soil: Sicily, Contrada Castellazzo "mountainous" terrain, light calcareous soils composed of 40% sand, 35% lime and 25% clay Production Zone, Slope and Altitude: Hills between Salemi and Vita with an average altitude of approximately 280 metres. Yield Per Hectare: 9 Tons per hectare Grape Yield in Wine: Approximately 68 litres every 100 kg of grapes. Harvest: From the 25th to the 30th of September, after careful selection, the fully ripened grapes are hand picked into small, perforated baskets. Vinification: Once the grapes are brought into he cellar they are destemmed and crushes before being cooled to a temperature of 18/20°C. Temperature-controlled fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at 28°C with regular plunging of the cap. After soft-pressing the dregs, the wine is left to rest in stainless steel tanks where the malolastic fermentation is completed, and then transferred into tanks for ageing. Ageing: The wine spends over 6 months in stainless steel tanks whit several micro-oxygenation operations. Maturing: Over 2 months in the bottle Alcohol Content: 13% Vol. Total Acidity: 5.7 g/l Dry Extract: 30 g/l Bottles Produced: 50,000 Cold Stabilising: In vats at a temperature of -4°C for 10 days. Characteristics: Wine with a clear, deep cherry red colour with violet hues, forming numerous, close arches. The bouquet is fine, intense, characteristic and nicely persistent. It immediately presents flowery notes of pansies and fruity notes of cherries, with tertiary balsamic and liquorice scents. The wine is dry and warm on the palate, with tannins that vanish quickly. It is persistent, smooth and slightly savoury, with excellent balance. The aftertaste repeats the sensations of fruit and liquorice. Serving Suggestions Served at cellar temperature with fried, medium-cooked tuna fillet, capers, olives and tomatoes, black pepper and extra virgin olive oil, or with Ragusa cheese.  Store in a well ventilated place away from the light and at a maximum temperature of 15-18°C