Rebelle Mariage Sparkling White

Naturally sparkling white wine refermented in the bottle: Procanico, Malvasia, Drupeggio and Verdello in purity, 12% vol

The rebellious effervescence of the volcanic plateau of Alfina: a signature Pet-Nat from native Orvieto grape varieties.

The Rebelle Mariage Sparkling White Wine from Malauva Casa Agricola

Il Rebelle Mariage Sparkling White of Malauva Casa Agricola is one of the bolder and more contemporary expressions of Elisa and Giovanni's cellar: a natural sparkling white wine, refermented in the bottle according to an artisanal technique which follows the so-called Pet Nat (Pétillant Naturel) but with a personal and distinctive variation. The wine comes from a very young vineyard — just 3 years — implanted with grafting directly on the field, a technique that allows for the immediate production of highly resistant and productive plants. The grapes of the four native grape varieties from the Orvieto area Procanico, Malvasia, Drupeggio and Verdello — are subjected to direct pressing, fermented in steel tanks, and then refermented in the bottle with the addition of must obtained from a late harvest of the same varieties. After a few months of aging on the yeasts, the disgorgement, freeing the wine from the sediment without resorting to clarification or filtering. A wine lively, sparkling, authentically local.
 
 
 

The roots of Rebelle Mariage lie in the ancient tradition of natural bubbles

I sparkling wines refermented in the bottle — today known by the French term “Pet-Nat” (Pétillant Naturel) — are actually the oldest form of sparkling wine known to humanity, well before the discovery of the champenoise method by Dom Pérignon in the 17th century. The European winemaking tradition has documented the phenomenon of spontaneous refermentation in the bottle: it was enough to bottle the wine before the fermentation was completed to naturally develop the effervescence thanks to the residual sugars of the grapes. “Ancestral Method” French from the 16th century (in Limoux, Languedoc) is considered the oldest formalization of this technique. In the last 20 years the natural wine movement has revalued the Pet-Nat tradition as maximum expression of authenticity of sparkling wine: no industrial liqueur de tirage, no selected yeasts, no sterile filtering. Malauva fits into this tradition with a personal variation: the addition of must from late harvest for refermentation, which brings a aromatic complexity has always been structure superior to the classic Pet-Nat.
 
 
 

Technical Characteristics of Wine

Typology: sparkling white wine refermented in the bottle
Alcoholic content: 12% vol
Grape varietyProcanico, Malvasia, Drupeggio, Verdello (native vines of the Orvieto area)
Terroir: volcanic soils of the Alfina plateau, ~550 m above sea level
Vineyard: young vineyard of about 3 years, planted with grafting in the field
winemaking: direct pressing of the grapes, fermentation in steel tanks
Refermentation: in bottle, with the addition of late harvest must of the same varieties
Finishing: a few months on the lees in the bottle, final disgorgement
Philosophy: natural wine, spontaneous fermentation, no clarification, no filtering
Service temperature: 8-10 ° C
Allergens: contains sulfites
 
 
 

Visual Examination

The Rebelle Mariage Bianco presents itself in the glass with a pale straw yellow color, lively, with golden hues that testify to the quality of the native grapes. Being a unfiltered and unclarified wine, may present a slight natural opalescence and some sediment at the bottom of the bottle — a hallmark of authentic natural wines, not a defect. beadwork è fine and persistent, characteristic of the refermentation in the bottle with the ancestral method which produces more delicate and elegant bubbles compared to industrial carbonated sparkling wines. foam it is creamy, developing progressively in the glass, with bubbles that rise in continuous chains.
 
 
 

Olfactory Examination

Il aromatic profile It is of great complexity and personality, characterized by the interaction between the four native grape varieties and the second fermentation in the bottle. On the nose, one perceives primary notes di white-fleshed fruit (green apple, Williams pear, white peach), white flowers (acacia, hawthorn, elderberry), fresh citrus fruits (lemon peel, grapefruit) and delicate herbaceous hints. The Procanic brings floral and citrus freshness, the Malvasia gives notes of exotic fruit and aroma, the Drupeggio adds hints of wild herbs, the Verdelho contributes with vegetal freshness and lime. refermentation in the bottle and the refinement on the yeasts adds notes of bread crust, fresh yeast e brioche. The minerality typical of volcanic soils It emerges as a distinctive note of flint and tuff, giving depth to the bouquet.
 
 
 

Taste Examination

In the mouth the wine reveals itself fresh, lively and easy to drink. attack It is characterized by alively acidity and a strong flavor — direct expression of the volcanic soils of Alfina.effervescence è fine and creamy, non-aggressive, perfectly integrated into the structure of the wine. development in the mouth it is progressive: notes of crunchy fruit, citrus fruits and a pleasant flint minerality. The persistence It is remarkable for a sparkling wine of this range, with a long finish characterized by a pleasant citrus-herbaceous note. 12% vol guarantees a perfect alcoholic balance, giving structure without heaviness. dryness it is almost total (minimal residual sugars), as per the local Pet-Nat tradition.
 
 
 

Gastronomic pairings

The Rebelle Mariage Bianco Frizzante is a extremely versatile wine with a great gastronomic vocation:

• Signature aperitif: perfect as an elegant and moderate alcohol-free aperitif, accompanied by Organic DOP Gaeta olives e Artisanal Taralli
• Appetizers and cured meats: excellent with a platter of Italian cured meats, especially with Organic Raw Mountain Ham from Tuscia — the effervescence and flavor cut through the fattiness of the ham, creating a perfect balance
• Raw fish and tartare: splendid with Organic Irish Smoked Salmon, oysters, tuna tartare with Mediterranean Bluefin Tuna fillets, sushi
• Seafood cuisine: spaghetti with clams, seafood risotto, light fried fish
• White first courses: cacio e pepe pasta, delicate risottos, vegetable lasagna
• Fresh and creamy cheeses: Lazio buffalo burrata, organic buffalo mozzarella, fresh goat cheese, primosale
• Pizza and focacciaMargherita pizza, white pizza with raw ham, Ligurian focaccia with extra virgin olive oil

An rare versatility which makes it ideal from an aperitif to a full meal, from an informal lunch to a signature dinner.
 
 
 

The Producer: Malauva Casa Agricola

Malauva Casa Agricola is the project of Elisa and Giovanni, a couple for over 16 years who from 2017 develop a Castel Giorgio (TR), on the edge of theAlfina Volcanic Plateau, “farmhouse” where the vine coexists with the olive trees and the woods. Six hectares of land (of which 4 are organic vineyards) cultivated with typical vines of the Orvieto areaProcanico, Drupeggio, Verdello, and Malvasia for the whites, Sangiovese for the reds. The philosophy in the cellar is radical: spontaneous fermentations, no filtering, no clarification, no addition of wine products. A small reality that also holds a century-old married vineyard according to the ancient Etruscan model of theAitason.
 
 
 

Ingredients

Organic Procanico, Malvasia, Drupeggio, and Verdello grapes; late-harvest must from the same varieties; indigenous yeasts.

From organic farming. Natural wine: spontaneous fermentation, no filtering, no fining. Contains sulfites. Contains alcohol (12% vol).
 
 
 

Storage and Consumption Warnings

Store in horizontal position (to keep the cork moist), in a cool, dry place, away from direct light, at a constant temperature between 10°C and 16°C. Serve very cool at 8-10°C: place in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving. Open with caution due to the natural effervescence of refermentation in the bottle. The presence of a light sediment on the bottom This is normal and indicates the authenticity of natural wine: pour gently without shaking the bottle. Once opened, store tightly capped in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days to preserve the effervescence. WARNING: This product contains alcohol, and is not suitable for anyone under 18. Alcohol abuse is harmful to your health. Avoid during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or if you are taking medications that are incompatible with alcohol. 
 
 
 

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