The delicate freshness of Ballatore makes it a mostcharming sparkling wine. Inviting aromas reminiscent of ripe peaches and apricots combine to form a delightfully complex bouquet. Well-balanced and rich in varietal character, this sparkling wine refreshes with melony flavors and a crisp, clean finish.

Ballatore Spumante was introduced in 1984. Since that time, Ballatore has consistently been awarded top honors in some of the nation`s most prestigious competitions. To date, Ballatore Spumante holds over 250 awards.

Wine maker notes

The winemaker, Spir Ballatore, styled this delightful sparkling wine in a manner similar to Spumantes from the Asti region of Italy, with a proprietary blend of specially selected California grapes.

Technical notes

Varietal Origin: Primarily California’s Central Titratable Acidity: 1 pH: 3 Alcohol Level: 8 Residual Sugar: 8

Food pairing

While traditionally enjoyed with desserts, Ballatore is an elegant and festive companion to any occasion.

Producer

Every great wine has a story, and Ballatore’s begins 25 years ago with a man on a mission. In 1983, winemaker Spirito Ballatore set out to produce a sparkling wine that represented the best of Italy, a wine that could be enjoyed both every day and for special occasions. He styled his sparkling wine after Italian Spumantes using a proprietary and complex blend of California grapes. The result, formally introduced in 1985, was a bouquet of flavors and inviting aromas reminiscent of ripe peaches and apricots. Well-balanced and rich in character, this sparkling wine refreshes the palate with flavors of melon and a crisp, clean finish – one that has earned more than 250 prestigious awards from wine spectators around the country.