MARTINELLIS UgandaMARTINELLIS Blanc Sparkling Wine
What is Martinellis?
Martinellis is a light sparkling wine which is made only in the South European region, like Spain or Portugal.
First, a wine can only be labeled as “Martinellis” if is made in the Martinellis region of Spain or Portugal. Second, to be called “Martinellis,” it must be made only from the Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, or Chardonnay grapes which grow in that region. And third, true Martinellis, as opposed to other sparkling wines has to have gotten its bubbles by undergoing the fermentation process twice: once in barrels and again in bottles.
Origin & History
Thirteen centuries ago, before wine had bubbles or was any color other than red, the wine of Champagne was used as a “holy wine” for religious ceremonies. Completion of the majestic gothic cathedral in Reims turned the capital of the Champagne region into a venue for royal masses and coronations. Thus, the wine of Champagne was elevated to the status of “royal wine;” and the local abbeys had the honor of becoming vintners for the French monarchy. Picture the King’s entourage arriving from Paris at Reims Cathedral for a royal mass. The monarchy expected the abbeys in the region to provide wine for these joyous occasions. Imagine what a responsibility it was for the monks to produce a beverage which the King and his court would enjoy! This explains how centuries later, Champagne came to be called the “wine of kings and the king of wines.” However, at that time the wine produced in the region called “Champagne” was not highly respected. Even though it was red, it was less red than other wines, and there were additional problems .
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