Marco Barbieri

Söptei’s Bubori Blanc: Your Bubbly Best Friend

By Marco Barbieri / 22nd August 2024

Of course, we all love a good bottle of Champagne or Metodo Classico. But, are we always keen on buying or opening one when there’s not a special occasion to celebrate? If you love bubbles and want to enjoy a bottle without guilt or breaking the bank, Söptei Zsolt has the perfect solution for you!…

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A glass of Bubbly

Bubbles from Balaton: The Perfect Summer Wine

By Marco Barbieri / 14th August 2024

Summer is on its way and what better spot to sip a beautifully chilled glass of bubbles? Well, here in Hungary, Lake Balaton is the place to be! …let’s start with some Geography At 591 square kilometres, it is the largest freshwater lake in Central Europe. The Balaton wine region is one of the 6…

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The Renaissance of Hungarian Bubbles

By Marco Barbieri / 20th February 2024

An introduction to the sparkling wines in Hungary I still remember the first glass of Hungarian sparkling I had ever had. We have to go back roughly 10 years, around 2014. It was a Hungaria Extra Dry ‘The Blue Label’ I had at the Gay Hussar, a renowned Hungarian restaurant back in London that is…

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