Sparkling Wine News
Major Financial Operations in Cava May Provoke Important Consequences
Back in 2012, the German alimentary giant, Henkell, made a ‘modest’ investment, taking control of the Cavas Hill winery near Vilafranca del Penedés. Until that time, virtually all of the more than 200 Cava producers were in effect, family owned and operated. Cavas Hill, one of the historic Cava makers had experienced economic fluctuations for…
Le Marche, Central Italy Great Sparkling wines, chiselled from the heart. Part 1 of 3
A lot has been written about Italy over the years, that’s for sure and even more about Italian wine! We all buy it, drink it and for the most part, love it! But maybe it’s time to back up a little and ask ourselves, are we really getting the best of what Italy has to…
Marie Menger-Krug – Winemaker at Motzenbäcker
Since 1758, family Menger-Krug is growing quality wine with passion. Expert knowledge, intuition and passion are passed down from generation to generation to make outstanding wines. Four generations are working and living together at the wine estate Krug´scher Hof and Motzenbäcker. Every single generation has their specialist fields and gives new ideas to the wine….
A visit to Cava Pere Ventura
“We value and respect our land. We respect those, who work to care for it with their own hands. We work according to organic farming criteria.” Pere Ventura website For anyone who wishes to visit a wine region then Cava must be surely somewhere near the top of your wish list thanks to the history…
A visit to Cava Vins El Cep
Located in East of Barcelona and just under one hours drive away, Vins El Cep is a Cava producing winery with a selection of labels to tantalise any sparkling wine lover. Their range includes the MIM, Clar Rar, Marques de Gelida and L’Alzinar with a collection of 12 label varieties. From Brut Nature to Blanc…
Sicily Black & White on Volcano Heights
Think blue: boundless horizons are mirrored in the sea. Look around and think yellow: lemon crops give roundish contours. Then take a breath: orange blossom brings candied peel aromas to your nose. Now indulge your senses in listening to the majestic gait of the waves collecting shells and rocking flourishing vineyards. A tinkle of cowbells…
A visit to Cava Can Sala
“The Can Sala Cava is made in the original historic cellar of the Ferrer Sala family, where the Freixenet brand was born. This is a grand reserve cava made with the grapes from the plots of land of the estate. Always millésime, this Cava is only made with large harvests.” A relaxing morning was spent…
Ferarri Perlé vs Giulio Ferrari
“Ferrari is the pioneer for bringing forward the excellence of sparkling wines.” Matteo Lunelli A unique tasting through some of the divine sparkling with from Ferrari Trento took place at Fiume restaurant in London led by Matteo Lunelli who is President & CEO of Group Lunelli and the Ferrari sparkling wine brand. “I have to put…
‘From 1542 to the future of Prosecco Superiore’ London’s Fizz party
An evening of fine Prosecco led by the Bisol team took place at one of London’s most famous nightspots Quaglino’s this week to celebrate the re-branding of this well loved and famous brand. Bisol is synonymous with Prosecco which a fine historical presence in the worldwide famous sparkling wine region of Italy with roots dating back to…