Sparkling Wine News
A Visit to Bele Casel from Asolo DOCG Prosecco
The winery Bele Casel owns some of the most amazing views from their vineyards in the Asolo DOCG region of Prosecco. During my tour we were able to tour some of their vineyards in their classic company branded Fiat 500, this is such a special way to go touring the region and was the start…
A Visit to Loredan Gasparini from Asolo DOCG Prosecco
“I have always found that both Lorenzo Palla, current owner of Loredan Gasparini, and his wines have the most calming effect on me from tasting his wines at exhibitions to as I did just recently, touring his vineyards and winery in the region of Asolo DOCG.” Christopher Walkey Prosecco for many has established itself as an economical…
Asolo: Explore one of the world’s most amazing Sparkling Wine regions
“You can easily grow a very deep love affair with the whole DOCG Prosecco region and an outstanding part of this magnificent wine region is that of Asolo. What this place holds is a truly amazing cultural and historical charm steeped in history and today producing some of the finest examples of sparkling wines which are…
A Visit to Giusti from Asolo DOCG Prosecco
I had heard a lot about Giusti winery before my visit so I was particularly pleased that this winery was part of the tour of Asolo I was invited to partake in. Located in the wonderful Asolo Prosecco DOCG in Northern Italy and owning approximately 15% of the designated land for wine in the region,…
Paul Mas Côté Mas Gewurztraminer Sparkling Wine
This Côté Mas Gewurztraminer sparkling wine from the south of France is elaborated following the Charmat method. Colour: Pale yellow in colour. Delicate with dancing and persistent bubbles. Nose: Intense and refined, honey and acacia aromas with hints of subtle crystallized citrus fruits. Palate: Wonderful harmony with a very good balance of sugar and acidity….
Why is Wine called a Divine Drink?
During hundreds of centuries, there was no doubt about the divine origin of the wine. It was believed that in most of the cultures, gods were those who considered wine as a medicine from melancholy and boredom, kind of source of inspiration with the help of which you are able to write a birdie essay….
Can you really make your own Prosecco?
Recent story that went viral with headlines in the Daily Mail to the Liverpool Echo (and I suppose on Glass of Bubbly too!) is the ‘make your own Prosecco‘ story. What we must clear up first is that it is not in fact Prosecco and to be fair the manufactures do not state that it is,…
A Visit to Halfpenny Green Vineyards English Sparkling Wine
Now not many would expect to find a busy and most successful vineyard just outside Wolverhampton, but here I found a very active and fast-growing Halfpenny Green Vineyards with a most delightful and varied selection of fine English wines to explore. Once again the rain followed me, typical English summer weather many would say, but it…
Astélia Crémant de Limoux Blanc Grand Réserve
“Aside from wine, what I know the best are my three daughters, Astrid, Elisa and Apolline.” What better way for Jean-Claude Mas to honour his family than the creation of a premium range of wines that inspires its name from those of his daughters? Produced at the Domaines’ prized Martinolles property in Saint Hilaire, the…