Sparkling Wine News
Prosecco Classifications
The main recognisable levels of Prosecco come in the form of a label around the neck of the bottle, the standard level is a light blue label stating ‘DOC’ and the higher quality comes in a brown label stating ‘DOCG’. What Do DOC and DOCG Stand For? DOC stands for ‘Denonimazione di Origine Controllate’ and…
Interview With A Sommelier – Pietro Ciofi
The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this article, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…
Quick Guide On Franciacorta
For lovers of sparkling wines and bubbles it is fantastic to know that there is not only Champagne or Crémant available. In fact, there are many alternatives all over the world and they all represent the territory of origin with enthusiasm and passion. Have you ever heard of Franciacorta? No? Let’s go fix it! Franciacorta…
Press Trips – Wine & Wine Tourism Sector
As I completed my latest press trip thanks to a kind invitation from Wines of Sicily, I thought it was about time to share with you the kind of experience you can expect on press trips, along with some key tips and advice for those new to this area. During my last trip to Sicily…
How to gain Success with a ‘Wine’ YouTube Channel
Founded in February of 2005 (it’s really only still a baby, or let’s call it not even an adult in human years) and the creation of three former PayPal employees—Chad Hurley, Steve Chen and Jawed Karim– YouTube today remains the property of Google, who purchased the platform in November 2006 for US$1.65 billion. Hefty price…
Southern France Sparkling Wine – Bourdic Hills
The most famous sparkling wine today originates from France which is of course Champagne, though did you know that the French hold plenty more exceptional fizzy delights? You’d probably have heard of Crémant which holds seven geographical with regions across the country where production takes place to include Alsace, Burgundy and Bordeaux. Alongside this already…
Interview With A Sommelier – Lorenzo Ambonati
The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this article, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…
Discover Sparkling Wines of Sicily
I have visited Italy countless times in the last few years and being a sparkling wine journalist, my invites and time have mostly been spent concentrated on the Northern areas where such regions as Prosecco, Franciacorta and Trento can be found. The climate and the land (terroir) of the north is very much suited to…
Classic Champagne Blend
A common phrase in the world of bubbles is that of ‘classic Champagne blend‘ though what really does it mean as it is also referred to with wines made outside of the region itself? Surely it is exclusive to the famous region of Champagne in France? The term itself is one of the famous styles…