# Galaverna Spumante Brut (NV)

- **Producer:** Ca' de Lion
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 11.5%
- **Average price:** €16
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–8 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, peach, winter apple, melon, lemon candies, green apple, lime, apricot, toasted nuts, brioche, gunpowder, wet stones, earth

## About this wine

Galaverna Spumante Brut is a non-vintage sparkling white wine from Ca' de Lion, produced in Asti, Piedmont, Italy. The name 'Galaverna' is derived from the Piedmontese word for winter frost, intended to represent the wine's minerality. Ca' de Lion is a winery with a five-generation history, founded in 1871, that emphasizes tradition and respect for its vineyards while employing modern winemaking technologies. The wine is primarily made from Pinot Noir grapes.

## Interesting facts

- Named after Piedmontese word for winter frost, symbolizing minerality.
- Ca' de Lion has a five-generation family history in winemaking.
- Produced using the Martinotti (Charmat) method in steel tanks.
- Awarded 8.5 points by Mousserande.se as 'very good Spumante!'

## Food pairing

The wine's crisp acidity and subtle minerality cut through richer textures and complement the natural salinity of seafood. Its fruit notes can echo or contrast with ingredients like lemon and herbs, creating balanced and refreshing pairings.

## Wine making process

Galaverna Spumante Brut is produced using the Martinotti (Charmat) method, where the secondary fermentation takes place in large steel tanks. This technique is employed to create the wine's effervescence and maintain its fresh character. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for a few months on its lees in steel tanks before being bottled. The winemaking process at Ca' de Lion aims to balance modern technologies with traditional winemaking methods.