| Raza Dolce Sparkling Wine 750ml (BEST BUY) 12 Bottles
Famatina Valley, Argentina  |
For limited Time Only!Product Notes:
Raza Dolce Torrontés from La Riojana in Famatina
Valley, Argentina: A Gem among the Double Gold
Winners of the 2011 San Francisco International
Wine Competition.
Raza Dolce is light yellow with
greenish tones, persisting small bubbles that
blow up from the bottom of a wineglass. It has a
delicate fragrance of flowers with a citrus
touch of grapefruit. Its flavor is intense with
a fresh vibrance, allowing aromas such as apples
apricots, peach, melon, and honey to fluorish.
When dessert rolls around, serve a Raza “Dolce,”
This sparkling wine comes Argentina, from the
same winery which produced the
Malbec.
Wine Maker: About The Premier 100%
naturally sweet and sparkling white wine.
Torrontes Raza Dolce is a 'naturally sweet and
sparkling' Argentinan White Wine. If you like
Moscato, you will LOVE the Raza Dolce Sparkling.
Living up to its name, Raza Dolce means "sweet"
in Italian and this wine offers unique fruity
flavors of citrus, peach, apricots apples, melon
and honey.
Our Review: The most original and
outstanding — a gem in my opinion and that of
many of my colleagues— turned out to be the
deliciously sparkling Raza Dolce Torrontés from
La Riojana in Famatina Valley, Argentina. Best
in show Sparkling (over Perrier Jouet Champagne
NV Rosé from France and Cook’s champagne Cellars
NV Spumante from California).
Awards Double Gold Best In Show Winner
at the 2011 San Francisco International Wine
Competition! Lightly sparkling, this sweet wine
is crafted in Argentina by the same winemaker as
the
Raza line of Malbecs. Truly a celebratory
wine, Dolce may be used as an aperitif, with a
meal or as a dessert.
“Your guests will enjoy it because it tastes
like a Moscato, with flavors of citrus, apricot
and honey. The bubbly wine is really sweet, yet
not sticky and with only 7 percent alcohol. It's
just a beautiful wine “It goes well with the
traditional sweets, plum pudding, typical pies
and the Christmas fruit cake. A great hot summer
days wine you can sip all day long. Ideal
companion for picnics and pool side parties.
If you like Moscato, you will LOVE the Raza Dolce Sparkling. Living up to its name, Raza Dolce means "sweet" in Italian and this wine offers unique fruity flavors of citrus, peach, apples and melon.
Lightly sparkling, this sweet wine is crafted in Argentina by the same winemaker as the Raza line of Malbecs. Truly a celebratory wine, Dolce may be used as an aperitif, with a meal or as a dessert.
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 About Estate:
This 100% Torrontés from La Rioja has all the characteristics of the varietal: crisp and refreshing, with green apple with delicate citrus and floral aromas on the palate, quite dry and creamy, delicately bubbly with a long, pleasant finish. 12.5 % vol
Torrontés from Salta, Argentina, has become of the icons of Argentine exports. So this is the first time I had a Torrontés from La Rioja and the first time I had sparkling Torrontés. A welcome addition to the world of sparkling wines.
The winemaker, Dr. Rodolfo Griguol, is one of Argentina’s most respected winemakers, and has deservedly won the reputation of being the “King of Torrontés”. Rodolfo has worked for La Riojana for over 25 years and currently manages a team of seven winemakers. Amongst Rodolfo’s professional achievements: the ecotopic yeast for production of Torrontés Riojano wine
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Food Pairing:
Recommended food pairings for specific champagnes: Although these are only guidelines as taste is a very personal thing.
Brut non vintage:
Scrambled eggs,Any mushroom dish Nuts, especially almonds Popcorn and potato crisps Cheese- especially hard cheeses such as parmesan, gouda or cheddar. Pasta or risotto-especially with cream or mushroom sauce.
Avoid heavy tomato-based sauces as the acidity clashes with the high acidity of the champagne.
Thin crust pizza, but not with heavy tomato-based topping.
Rose
Vegetables
Fish and seafood Poultry and game birds ie duck
Blanc de Blancs:
Sushi,Goats cheese. Poultry especially duck Pink-roasted lamb
Seafood and fish Vintages:
All fish and seafood dishes especially with rich, creamy sauces. Duck Caviar Desserts that are not too sweet may be accompanied by a demi-sec champagne.
Chocolate can be accompanied by an extra brut or demi-sec or a full flavoured dry rosT.
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About Varietal:
Double Gold Best In Show Winner at the San Francisco International Wine Competition, Raza Dolce is light yellow with greenish tones, persisting small bubbles that blow up from the bottom of a wineglass. It has a delicate fragrance of flowers with a citrus touch of grapefruit. Its flavor is intense with a fresh vibrance, allowing aromas such as apples and melon to fluorish.
Torrontes Raza Dolce is 100% natural, sweet but not sticky. It sits at 7% alcohol content, making it a perfect sparkling white wine on hot summer days, or accompanied with spicy foods or sweet desserts.
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Recipe:
An intimate setting or wedding reception begs for one of these Champagne Cocktail recipes. But don't stop there! A champagne cocktail adds a special touch to any party suitable for champagne. Just use the party-size recipe version below and follow the make-ahead tips for easy party preparation.
Party-Size Champagne Cocktail Recipe
1/2 cup simple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons Angostura bitters
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup Cognac (or Brandy or Grand Marnier)
2 (750ml) bottles champagne
Orange twist halves and cocktail cherries for garnish
Simple Syrup: Dissolve 1 part sugar in 1 part boiling water. Cool.
Chill all ingredients before assembling. Combine simple syrup, bitters, lemon juice and Cognac and set aside. Refrigerate if making ahead. When you are ready to serve, thread the orange twists and cocktail cherries onto picks and insert in champagne flutes. Pour the simple syrup mixture into a pitcher. Gently stir in the champagne. Pour into flutes. 14-16 servings.
Tip:Make as much of the simple syrup mixture as you think you'll need ahead of time. Use a scant cup of the mixture per 2 bottles of champagne.
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