Divella Gussago Clo Clo Rosé NV

$85.00

Alessandra Divella is a young winemaker focusing on 'metodo classico' bubbles in Lombardia—the Italian name for sparkling wines identically to Champagne, i.e. with a primary fermentation in one big vessel, then a secondary fermentation happening inside of bottle to create bubbles. (This is much more complicated than Prosecco, for example). In Lombardy, this style of sparkling is famous in the appellation of Franciacorta, but few have a rosé style like Divella's: tawny, savory, and herbal, with a distinctive oxidative character and a powerful saline line through the palate. These sparkling wines aren't for those looking for freshness and purity; instead they register power, drive, and breadth. Not rosé for poolside but rather something to put in a Burgundy glass. If you like oxidative styles of grower Champagne, this is a must-try.

DETAILS

  • Appellation

    Franciacorta

  • Category

    Rosé Champagne & Sparkling

    Sparkling Wine

  • Country

    Italy

  • Feature

    Low/No Sulfites Added

    Organic

    Women-Owned

  • Grape

    Pinot Noir

  • Region

    Lombardy

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Divella Gussago


Alessandra Divella, at only 29 years old, is working to transform the industrial wine industry in Franciacorta, Italy (located in the Lombardy region). She organically farms 2 hectares of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. All of the grapes are hand harvested and are grown among the natural environment– rosehips and praying mantises can be found between her vines. In the cellar, Divella crafts her wines using traditional Champagne methods. However, her sparkling wines are zero sulfur/zero dosage, meaning nothing is added to the wine. Her techniques result in saline, dry, long-lasting wines.

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