Lunae Bosoni
Metodo Classico Cuvèe Lunae Brut 2018
| Denomination | VSQ |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Liguria (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Albarola, 50% Vermentino |
| Aging | Approximately 8 months on fine lees; around 26 months of bottle ageing before disgorgement |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Cuvée Lunae Brut by Lunae is a Ligurian sparkling wine that blends the Albarola and Vermentino varieties. Produced strictly according to the Traditional Method, it displays a straw yellow hue with a fine and persistent perlage. The floral bouquet of hawthorn and wisteria, combined with notes of summer fruit, precedes a delicate sip. A clear savouriness elegantly balances the creaminess, making it ideal as an aperitif or to accompany refined seafood dishes.
Where it comes from
It originates in Liguria, along the hills of Castelnuovo Magra that slope down towards the Ligurian Sea, at the foot of the Apuan Alps. The proximity to the coast ensures an ideal microclimate, giving the grapes a distinct mineral character and unmistakable freshness. In this environment, the grape varieties offer aromatic nuances that evoke the Mediterranean scrub, enriched by hints of flint, sage and white pepper.
How it is produced
The grapes, harvested by hand, undergo a gentle pressing in the absence of oxygen. The must undergoes its first fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, then rests for eight months on fine lees. The process follows the Traditional Method, with secondary fermentation in the bottle and a period of twenty-six months on the lees before disgorgement. This slow evolution imparts a subtle hint of brioche, enriching the creamy mousse and ensuring a long-lasting fruity finish.
History and Curiosities
Born between the Ligurian Sea and the Apuan Alps, Cuvée Lunae Brut 2018 fully expresses the vocation of the Ligurian territory. This fine sparkling wine is created from a blend of native Albarola and Vermentino grapes, carefully hand-harvested. The meticulous artisanal process includes 26 months of bottle ageing, which gives it a fine and creamy perlage. On the palate, it is fresh, savoury and mineral, enriched by intense notes of hawthorn, sage and flint: the ideal choice to enhance refined dinners based on fish and shellfish.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1970
- Oenologist: Paolo Bosoni
- Bottles produced: 600.000
- Hectares: 85
Cantine Lunae deepen their roots in the millenary hystory of this land and people, whose great vine-growing and wine-making tradition have inherited. Etruscans, or perhaps Ligures and then Romans, were the first to grow vineyards in the surroundings of the beautiful Luni, the "Moon City".
These lands have given birth to our vineyards, to our passion, to our wine!
Colli di Luni Vermentino Etichetta Nera 2019 was awarded with: 3 bicchieri rossi by Gambero Rosso 2021, as well as a mention for the excellent quality/price ratio; 93 points by Doctor Wine, as well as a mention for the excellent quality/price ratio; 96 points by 5StarWines 2021, as well as being named White of the Year.
The WineHunter, a competition of the Merano Wine Festival, awarded these products in 2024:
- Spumante Metodo Classico Millesimato ‘Cuvée Lunae’ 2019: The WineHunter Award GOLD
- Colli di Luni DOC Vermentino ‘Numero Chiuso’ 2021: The WineHunter Award GOLD
- Colli di Luni DOC Vermentino ‘Etichetta Nera’ 2023: The WineHunter Award GOLD
- Colli di Luni DOC Rosso ‘Niccolò V Riserva’ 2018: The WineHunter Award RED
- Colli di Luni DOC ‘Cavagino’ 2023: The WineHunter Award RED
The WineHunter Award is the prize for excellence and high quality awarded annually to wine and culinary products, spirits and beers. The award is given to national and international products that, after careful evaluation, achieve a minimum score of 90 points out of 100. The score is divided into three bands: RED, GOLD and PLATINUM.
Vinibuoni d'Italia awarded us the ‘Corona’ for our Colli di Luni DOC ‘Cavagino’ 2023.
ViniBuoni d'Italia is a guide dedicated to wines from indigenous grape varieties, inspired by the Italian wine-making tradition and aimed at enhancing local roots, territory and typicality. Evaluations are carried out by more than 80 tasters, united in 21 working commissions, operating in their respective regions. The highest accolades awarded are the ‘Corona’ and ‘Golden Star’. Read more
| Name | Lunae Bosoni Metodo Classico Cuvee Lunae Brut 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | VSQ |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Albarola, 50% Vermentino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Liguria |
| Vendor | Lunae Bosoni |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born between the Ligurian Sea and the Apuan Alps, Cuvée Lunae Brut 2018 fully expresses the vocation of the Ligurian territory. This fine sparkling wine is created from a blend of native Albarola and Vermentino grapes, carefully hand-harvested. The meticulous artisanal process includes 26 months of bottle ageing, which gives it a fine and creamy perlage. On the palate, it is fresh, savoury and mineral, enriched by intense notes of hawthorn, sage and flint: the ideal choice to enhance refined dinners based on fish and shellfish. |
| Origin | Hills at the foot of the Apuan Alps, near the Ligurian Sea (between the hills of Castelnuovo Magra and the Ligurian Sea) |
| Fermentation | Approximately 26 months of ageing in the bottle before disgorgement |
| Production technique | Traditional method (tirage and second fermentation in bottle) |
| Wine making | Manual harvest; gentle pressing in the absence of oxygen; fermentation of the must in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature; around 8 months on fine lees; bottling and second fermentation in the bottle (traditional method); around 26 months of maturation in the bottle before disgorgement. |
| Aging | Approximately 8 months on fine lees; around 26 months of bottle ageing before disgorgement |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |