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Total Beverage, Thornton Colorado	USD 10.98 $6.⁹⁸ 750ml
Uncorked Wine & Spirits	USD 15.12 $12.⁶⁰ 750ml

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Freixenet Spumante NV

Winemaker's Notes:

Freixenet produces only méthode champenoise sparkling wines. The wine goes through two fermentations with the second fermentation taking place in the bottle. Freixenet Spumante is aged up to 18 months in a cave. This méthode champenoise technique mellows the wine naturally, so it is smoother, without need of such a high dose of sugar, typical of Spumantes. Spumante is a blend of three white Spanish grape varieties called Macabeo (50%), Xarel-lo (35%) and Malvasia (15%). Macabeo produces a fairly light but fruity, aromatic wine of medium-high acidity – characteristics crucial to the production of sparkling wine. It is also an important grape in the aging process because its must does not readily oxidize. Xarel-lo yields a robust, high-acid wine and contributes power and depth. Malvasia (15%) gives the wine its touch of sweetness.

Region: Spain » Cava

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2005

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Winery: Freixenet

Color: White

Blend: Macabeo, Xarello, Malvasia

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Source: JJ Buckley Fine Wines

07/20/2010

Frankly sweet and similar to Moscato d'Asti, this is fresh and grapey. Try on its own or with fresh fruit desserts. Drink now. -BS Wine Spectator. A Proprietary Blend wine from in Spain. N.V. Freixenet Spumante 750ml

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Source: Sam's Wine

09/15/2009

Somewhat flowery and fruity on the nose, but not very precise or solid. Like the name says, this wine is dosed sweet, and that sugar comes on strong on the midpalate. A bit scratchy and sugary, but still well made and upright.

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Source: Fame Wine and Tobacco

03/16/2010

Freixenet Spumante and all other wine from Freixenet are readily available to ship at discount prices. We carry many premium wine from across the world.

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Source: Fame Wine and Tobacco

09/23/2011

"Freixenet Spumante is slightly drier than most Spumantes. Its delicate

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Total Beverage, Thornton Colorado Thornton, CO (1,500 mi)	FREIXENET SPUMANTE »	$6.⁹⁸ 750ml Bad price? USD 6.98
Uncorked Wine & Spirits West Milford, NJ, NJ (220 mi)	Freixenet Cava Spumante »	$12.⁶⁰ 750ml Bad price? USD 12.60
BevMo! La Quinta La Quinta, CA (2,300 mi)	Freixenet Spumante In Store Only	$6.⁹⁹ 750ml Bad price? USD 6.99
Beverages & more! Multiple Locations	Freixenet Spumante »	$6.⁹⁹ 750ml Bad price? USD 6.99
BevMo Multiple Locations	Freixenet Spumante In Store Only	$6.⁹⁹ 750ml Bad price? USD 6.99

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Tasting Notes:

Slightly drier than its competitors, Freixenet Spumante is unique because it is the only true méthode champenoise in its category. Freixenet Spumante is slightly drier than most Spumantes. Its delicate, fruity bouquet is typical of the wine’s Mediterranean Malvasia heritage. It has a very smooth, silky finish.