Sparkling Wine News
Sparkling Wine from Ukraine
According to statistics, in 2015 Ukrainian winemakers produced 0,48 million hl of sparkling wines and 0,32 million hl of Champagne of Ukraine, in 2014 – 0,36 and 0,26 million, in 2013 – 0,4 and 0,3 million hl. In 2014 the volume of domestic production, exports and imports of sparkling wine and Champagne of Ukraine by…
A visit to Mongarda Prosecco
Mongarda Winery is located in the Valdobbiadene region which quite literally translates for all those fizz lovers out there as the Superiore area for Prosecco production – Where quality meets traditions and expertise over just quantity. I was delighted to be welcomed by and shown around the winery and vineyards plus have a private tasting with magnificent views with the daughter of the…
The best of Prosecco comes from Cartizze
“Even though I have only just arrived, I already know that I need to come back again as no amount of time is ever going to be enough to explore the pleasures of this magnificent wine region.” Cartizze region, Italy: quote by Christopher Walkey. Simply breath taking and it plays with your heart strings are two of many…
A visit to L’Antica Quercia Prosecco
A wonderful Summer’s afternoon just north of Conegliano in the Prosecco Superiore region was spent at L’Antica Quercia winery and at once you felt at peace with yourself, a calmness came over you and nature felt a priority. Once again the wonderful Prosecco Consortium were my kind guided tour partner for the day and Mr Claudio Francavilla with L’Antica…
A visit to Borgoluce Prosecco
Borgoluce is one incredible winery estate in the DOCG region of Prosecco, but to be honest it also needs to be described as a location that contains everything needed for daily life thanks to pastures, woodlands, orchards, vineyards, dairies and much more. I was very pleased to be able to spend the whole morning with Mr Lodovico…
A visit to Bisol Prosecco
It most certainly ranks as one of life greatest pleasures when you are sat enjoying a glass of Prosecco way up in the hills of Cartizze and this is exactly where I was most fortunate to spend a lazy afternoon with Gianluca Bisol who is the current president and CEO of Bisol Prosecco. What makes this Prosecco label…
A visit to Villa Sandi Prosecco
If you have never been there then I must say to you that the Prosecco region is really worth a visit and especially if you are keen on wine tourism. This world famous sparkling wine name holds for me some of the most breathtaking views in the world of wine, it is simply a dreamy…
The Prosecco Region explained…
For many and quite rightly so, Prosecco is a wonderful refreshing and economical way to enjoy a glass of bubbly. Some may call it and confuse it with Champagne, some may say it is too fruity and sweet, ladies will adore it with lunch and professional wine drinkers will love exploring the DOCG and Cartizze…
Cuvée Secrète Pinot Noir
Domaines Paul Mas has been run by Jean-Claude Mas since 2000. He has quickly built up an impressive portfolio of 12 estates covering 650ha of choice vineyards across the region. Today, Domaines Paul Mas is one of the Languedoc’s most influential wineries and greatest innovators. The Cuvée Secrète range is made of wines using ancient…