A fresh and very lovable wine made by the natural method of sparkling wine-making in autoclaves (Charmat method) with slow refermentation for two months at low temperature.
How to celebrate without uncorking a nice cool white bubble of Joy? It’s always good for you, especially if you share it with friends. Bolle di Gioia is Conti Thun’s bubble par excellence, savory, mineral, fresh, playful. Your aperitif will be unforgettable, to be paired with delicious platters of cured meats and typical cheeses.
Wine is a form of sharing and joy, enjoyed in the best moments of life, appreciated together, and given as a gift.
Conti Thun winery, an ancient agricultural court in the heart of the Valtenesi region
The wines of the Conti Thun winery are born in Valtènesi, a hilly territory with a strong vocation for the cultivation of vines where the proximity of Lake Garda offers a mild microclimate throughout the year; light winds, fragrances, an environment of great naturalistic value and a typical vegetation with a Mediterranean climate that allows the vines to develop grapes with an intense aroma and taste.
The two types of grape varieties Riesling italico and Riesling Renano distinguish the hills of Valtènesi
sparkling wine Brut Bolle di Gioia is made by the natural method of sparkling wine-making in autoclaves (Charmat method), it always surprises with its savory and bubbly with a fine and pleasant character.
What to pair with Brut Bolle di Gioia sparkling wine?
This wine is ideal for social aperitifs but also goes well with savory dishes, fish dishes, with rich and flavorful salads. It is excellent with sushi, raw fish, shellfish, mollusks, tartare, or first courses with shellfish or light fried foods. Also used in white or red meat preparations, roasted or sautéed.
Try pairing with mozzarella or fresh cheese as it also goes very well with soft cheeses.
Sparkling brut wine with a straw-yellow color and fine bubbles
Fruit of the Conti Thun company’sancient localagricultural tradition, with the help of technological and professional excellence, which distinguishes its style and guarantees its quality.
Data sheet and additional information sparkling wine brut della Valtènesi Conti Thun
Color: light straw yellow;
Nose: intense, fine, orange blossom (citrus flower), grapefruit, lemongrass;
Taste: fresh, quite savory, intense and balanced;
Recommended tasting temperature: 8 to 10 degrees;
Grades: 12;
Grape varieties: riesling Italico, riesling Renano, Incrocio Manzoni;
Download the data sheet for the sparkling wine brut Bolle di Gioia
Contains sulfites
Conti Thun Brut Bianco sparkling wine: what to know before uncorking?
Where does the Conti Thun Brut Bianco sparkling wine come from and what is its profile?
It is the “Bolle di Gioia” from the Conti Thun winery, born in the heart of the Valtènesi region a stone’s throw from Lake Garda. It is a brut white sparkling wine made from Riesling Renano grapes, processed with the Charmat method at low temperature for fine, fragrant bubbles. The nose tells of Garda citrus and herbs; the sip is fresh, savory and balanced, with a clean finish that invites a second glass. Ideal for those seeking a modern brut but with territorial character.
How does it keep and how long does it last after opening?
Closed bottle: keep it in the dark, at a constant temperature (12-16°C) and away from heat sources; horizontal or slightly tilted rest is perfect.
After opening: use a bubble saver cap and store in the refrigerator; it stays at its best for 24-48 hours. Avoid the freezer and temperature changes: the bubbly is affected. If uncorking it for a toast, chill it in ice and water for 20-30 minutes before serving.
What to pair it with and at what temperature to serve it?
Serve it cold: 8-10°C to enhance aromas and bubbles.
Aperitifs and finger food
Lake and sea fish (raw, carpaccio, lightly fried)
Crisp vegetables, savory pies, fresh cheeses
Its freshness “cleanses” the palate, and the Garda flavor holds up well to simple but tasty dishes. For richer toasts, try it with vegetable tempura or citrus-marinated Garda trout.
How does it differ from Prosecco or Franciacorta?
Territory and method make the difference. This brut bianco comes from Valtènesi and uses Riesling Renano with autoclave refermentation(Charmat) for a fragrant and immediate profile. Prosecco is mostly from the Glera grape (Veneto/Friuli) and also Charmat, while Franciacorta (Brescian) is classic method, more complex and creamy because of the long rest on the lees. Three different souls, three ways of toasting.
