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We're very enthusiastic about the whole lineup from Veuve Ambal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike champagne, the second fermentation is in bottle. Aging is between 12-15 months, which is much longer than you would expect for a wine at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes: The color is pale pink. The nose shows notes of red fruits and grenadine. In the mouth, flavors of dried currants and gourmet candies explode. The sparkle and mousse of the wine bring eminent joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: 60% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir,  20% Gamay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12% ABV. 13 g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVEUVE AMBAL is a family-run Winery established over 100 years ago in the heart of the Burgundy region.  It was established towards the end of the 19th century in \u003cstrong\u003e1898 in Rully\u003c\/strong\u003e, the birthplace of its founder, \u003cstrong\u003eMarie Ambal\u003c\/strong\u003e. This pioneering woman developed the reputation of sparkling wines from Burgundy far beyond the region's borders. Anne Marie Ninot was born in Rully in 1859 in the heart of the Burgundy wine-growing regions. 20 years later she was married to a Parisian banker, Antoine Emile Ambal.  She will follow him in Paris and they will have two children. At her husband's death, Marie returned to her native village of Rully, where her brother still lived. He was an owner and merchant of Burgundy wines. This time saw the beginnings of the champagne method. Marie was interested in it and decided to create her own Maison in 1898. To begin with, she produced both red and white high-quality champagne-method sparkling wines. In 1929 happened the first transmission to her Grandson Charles Roux. He ran the company up until his death in 1988 before it was passed on to his grandson Eric Piffaut. Today, the company is run by her descendant, Eric Piffaut. His son, Aurélien, is also involved in the business. 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This motto seems a fitting mantra for ex-wine critic turned winemaker Bisso Atanasso, who shifted from the rarified journalistic air he shared with Robert Parker and Jancis Robinson to open La Bioca in 2011. It’s turned out to be an indisputable career change. In just a few short years, La Bioca has ascended to the upper echelon in the world of Italian wines, thanks to Bisso’s unyielding passion to make magic from Moscato, Nebbiolo, and other noteworthy Italian varietals, whether they’re sourced from estate vineyards or from trusted winegrowing partners. For this uncommonly exquisite Moscato, Bisso turns to grapes culled from the legendary Moscato d’Asti region, whose fresh, gentle sparkling wines effortlessly bring an air of palate-pleasing sophistication to a category typically defined by care-free fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Region:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s said that Moscato d’Asti has been producing wines since the days of the ancient Romans. 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Fresh ripe cantaloupe, nectarine, and floral notes leap from the richly hued selection’s light bubbles. These flavors make a refreshing transitional splash onto the palate, rounded with a subtle sweetness to make things intriguing. 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