Sparkling Moscato 'Flare'

Flare is produced from Valencia’s viticultural star, Moscatel. However, unlike more traditional, fortified styles, this wine’s residual sugar is not due to fortification but to arrested fermentation. Tank fermented until reaching 7.5% alcohol and then chilled and sterile filtered to remove the yeast. Carbonation is created through the Charmat method. The coastal vineyards have a usual Mediterranean climate. The inland growing regions have a more continental climate with temperature swings of 70 degrees Fahrenheit a day possible during the growing season. Soils vary considerably by subregion, but generally include brown or red limestone derived soils along
with some clay or sand, depending on the region.