Levante 90' Podere Cipolla - Denny Bini 2023

The “Levante 90” from Podere Cipolla by the talented vigneron Denny Bini is a lively sur lie sparkling wine made with Malvasia and a small balance of other white grape varieties traditionally grown in Emilia: Spergola and Moscato bianco. It is a bottle-fermented wine that genuinely expresses a sensation of vital fruity freshness and pronounced sapidity. It is a white that perfectly represents the tradition of the territory in its most authentic, lively, and pleasantly joyful version. It is a perfect label for an aperitif or to share a pleasant informal moment with friends.

The sparkling wine “Levante 90” is born in the countryside of Coviolo, near Reggio Emilia, where Denny Bini manages Podere Cipolla. It is a small artisanal reality, which can count on 3 hectares of vineyards planted with Lambrusco, Malvasia, Malbo Gentile, and Spergola, which have always dwelled in this green hilly area of the pre-Apennine Emilia. The agronomic management is based on the principles of organic farming, with the utmost respect for the nature and environmental biodiversity. The vineyards of Malvasia, Spergola, and Moscato bianco are cultivated at an altitude of about 150 meters above sea level, on soils characterized by clayey substrates, with the presence of sands and gravel. At the end of the harvest, the grapes are softly pressed and the must is fermented in steel using only indigenous yeasts. The sparkling process and the refermentation occur in the bottle, and the wine is marketed sur lie, without clarification, filtration, and without disgorgement.

The sparkling white “Levante 90” from Podere Cipolla by Denny Bini is a bottle-fermented wine with a sincere face and a fresh and immediate profile. It is precisely these characteristics of simplicity and ease of drinking that have determined its success among enthusiasts. In the glass, it presents an intense straw yellow color, with a soft and delicate foam. The bouquet expresses floral scents, citrus aromas, ripe fruit, honeyed nuances, notes of aromatic herbs, and hints of dried fruit. The sip is lively and pleasantly juicy, with a fragrant and expressive fruit. The finish is dry, crisp, with a saline vein and a beautiful refreshing closure. A hymn to genuine simplicity!