Marco Alessandro Felicissimo
The Rebirth of Meunier in Champagne: From Modesty to Mastery
Once the ‘humble cousin’ Long overshadowed by Chardonnay’s finesse and Pinot Noir’s power, ‘Pinot Meunier’ (now only Meunier), which once played the humble role of a blending grape, has emerged from the shadows to claim its rightful place among the region’s noble grapes. For much of the 20th century, Meunier was valued for its early…
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The Vulture Wine Region Sparking Wines
The Vulture wine area is named after Mount Vulture, an inactive dormant volcano located 56 km (35 mi) north of the city of Potenza in the Basilicata region (Italy). Last significant eruptive/volcanic activities took place hundreds of thousands of years ago, and some lighter ones around 40,000 years ago. This area is home to the…
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The Oltrepò Pavese Wine Region and Its Sparkling Wines
In the Italian region of Lombardia, the Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG is the officially recognised appellation for the sparkling wine from this area (DOCG, Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita – controlled and guaranteed designation of origin). It is one of the most important sparkling wine appellations of Italy, the others being the Trento…
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