{"product_id":"domaine-bousquet-organic-brut-sparkling-wine","title":"Domaine Bousquet Organic Brut Sparkling Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Bousquet was founded on virgin land in 1997 in the Gualtallary\u003cbr\u003esub-zone of Tupungato in Mendoza’s Uco Valley. Today, the estate, run by\u003cbr\u003edaughter Anne Bousquet and husband Labid al Ameri, is Argentina’s largest\u003cbr\u003eexporter of wines made from certified organic grapes. All wines are made from\u003cbr\u003e100% certified organic fruit grown at a cool 4,000-foot-high altitude and crafted\u003cbr\u003ewith a French winemaking sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil    \u003c\/strong\u003eGravel and sandy soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the dryness of the area and its phylloxera-resistant sandy soil, farming\u003cbr\u003eorganically at Domaine Bousquet from day one was both possible and smart. The\u003cbr\u003ethree main factors differentiating this virgin vineyard and its terroir are: the near\u003cbr\u003econstant breezes from the Andes to the west which help mitigate heat-stress in\u003cbr\u003ethis desert-like climate, with its huge day\/night temperature differentials, the\u003cbr\u003esandy soils result in low fertility for desirable vine stress and yet are permeable\u003cbr\u003efor good drainage. In addition, the prevalence of groundwater, with rainfall\u003cbr\u003eaveraging a scant 8-inches or less per year, groundwater from Andes snowmelt is\u003cbr\u003evital to irrigate the vines drop-by-drop. In addition to the unique terroir- Roots of\u003cbr\u003eorganically-grown plants penetrate deeper, absorbing trace minerals that give\u003cbr\u003ewines their authentic local taste. Organic farming is healthier for the environment\u003cbr\u003eand, vitally, for the people who tend the vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand harvested during the first and second week of February in small bins and\u003cbr\u003ethen passes directly to press without being destemmed. This provides better\u003cbr\u003equality in the extraction of the musts. Cold maceration at 8°C \/ 46°F for 24 hours\u003cbr\u003eto extract aromas and flavours. Fermentation with selected yeast at a maximum\u003cbr\u003etemperature of 20°C \/ 68°F for 15 days. The second fermentation is in bottle and\u003cbr\u003e6 months over lees. This process helps the wine to obtain complex aromas, like\u003cbr\u003etoasted bread and caramel without losing the freshness of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn mouth, this wine is complex when entering, with a marked creaminess and\u003cbr\u003epleasant aftertaste. Yellow with delicate and elegant bubbles. Tropical fruits\u003cbr\u003earomas with floral and citrus notes.\u003cbr\u003eMedium body, refreshing acidity and persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal as an aperitif or with white fish dishes. Best served at 6°C\/43° F.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"classic wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47124894777565,"sku":"65316","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0433\/7192\/1561\/files\/65316.jpg?v=1765999004","url":"https:\/\/winedelight.com\/products\/domaine-bousquet-organic-brut-sparkling-wine","provider":"Wine Delight","version":"1.0","type":"link"}