Sparkling Wine News
What is a Wine Masterclass?
If you are to be involved in the wine industry then it is very important that you immerse yourself fully in the products you are working with. As wine is very much a flavour experience, though of similar importance, aroma and visual quality, it pays you to understand these qualities well in order to be…
Interview With A Sommelier – Matteo Furlan
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…
The New Grower on the Block: Champagne Manon Boutillez-Guer
Daughter of winemakers in the village of Villers-Marmery, Manon Boutillez-Guer initially trained to become a nurse. After several years of working in Emergency Response, in 2018 she decided to go back to school to study winemaking in Avize and launched her first micro cuvees in 2020. In 2021 she was selected as the winner of…
Sustainable, Biodynamic, Organic, Natural Sparkling Wines Explained
With 100,000’s of wineries dotted around countless countries globally (7.5 million hectares of vineyard approx.) producing around 33 billion bottles of wine. The footprint this sector has is tremendous, which is why many governing bodies of wine regions are focusing on how the grapes are grown and the production methods. If we look at an…
A Sustainable Start to the Year for Hattingley Valley
Hampshire winery Hattingley Valley is starting the year with a sustainable foot forward and is supporting the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, aiding the imperative rescue service provider to help raise vital funds. Throughout Hampshire, members of the public are being encouraged to recycle any aluminium or copper they can find and drop…
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…