Casa Bianchi, Argentinia Sparkling Wine
19th April 2016
Casa Bianchi has its roots in Italy when in 1910 Don Valentin Bianchi came to Argentina from Fasano, Italy.
After several different jobs and hard work, Don Valentin realised his dream of having a vineyard and winery. In 1934, after overcoming several difficulties, he managed to obtain recognition in Buenos Aires thus getting the award Maximum Exponent of Quality at the Official Exhibition and Contest of Wines held in Mendoza.
In 1960, his sons became involved with the winery and they became known as ‘Valentin Bianchi’.
His spirit, passion and outstanding personality left a memorable mark in the company. The amazing creation of the exquisite wines Don Valentín Bianchi started in the sunny vineyards located at San Rafael, Mendoza.
In 1966, the President of Italy decorated him with the Gran Cruz del Cavaliere Ufficiale, in recognition of his distinguished services and nobility.
Sparkling wines
In 1995, Casa Bianchi finally made their first sparkling wine under the guidance of a French expert. It took 20 years and many trips to France’s Champagne region to get inspiration and find suitable land in Argentina. Using the traditional method, they managed to craft quality sparkling wines.
Bianchi Extra Brut Premium
A star amongst Bianchi’s wines. 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir. The inauguration by the Bianchi family of building the processing plant of sparkling known as the champagnera Bianchi in the district of the walls in San Rafael, Mendoza, was the culmination of a long-awaited desire.
This allowed not only produce foaming quality rarely seen in Argentina, but allowed to reach and work with the highest international standards process.
Bianchi Brut Rosé
100% Pinot Noir. In recent years the group enology Bianchi House began thinking making a sparkling rosé, for which Pinot Noir elected as one of the most noble red varieties for this purpose.
Bianchi Brut Estrella
62% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir and 5% Viognier.
Leo Extra Brut
60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir. The perfect conjunction between the amiability and roundness of its structure and the presence of its fresh acidity and elegant silky finish.
Stradivarius Espumante Cabernet Sauvignon 1998
100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Harmonic and full with a notable amiability and presence, which leaves a fresh final fruit sensation.
Glass of Bubbly
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