Sparkling Wine News
Toasty Levels in Sparkling Wines
An expression in aroma and flavours that I really enjoy with sparkling wines is the usage of the word toasty. Both in aromas and flavours a sparkling wine can express this character, from those slices of bread lightly toasted either side on the lowest setting of the toaster to those you’ve forgotten you’d put under…
Ever so British: Tiffin, Cuppa, Ruby Murray and Plonk
With English as my mother tongue, I am very fortunate that most of the language comes together and makes sense, even though at times I may need a split second to interpret a new addition to the dictionary in my brain. From cockney slang to posh dialect, not only have we the words that Collins,…
Bottega 0 – Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine
Bottega 0 is a new non-alcoholic sparkling drink, which is produced by the homonymous winery in Bibano di Godega (TV). It originates from selected grape must and was created with the aim of meeting the needs of those who, for health or religious reasons, do not consume alcoholic beverages. It is also appreciated by those…
Celebrate Mother’s Day With Some Rosé Fizz From Aldi
For those looking for that perfect bottle or two of Champagne or Prosecco for Mother’s Day for an affordable price, then look no further than Aldi. Aldi was founded in 1946 in the city of Essen in Germany, it was created by two brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht, as of today there are now over 11,000…
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Pink Bottega Gold
Celebrate a loved one this Mother’s Day with the truly special and unique gift of Pink Bottega Gold. With its fresh, complex and fruity flavours, this sparkling wine is the perfect way to make this Sunday 14th March one to remember. Crafted in the heart of Italy’s Prosecco region, Pink Bottega Gold uses handpicked Glera…
Cartizze – The Grand Cru of Prosecco
Cartizze is like the Iberian ham of meats, Mayfair on the Monopoly board and red diamonds when it comes to precious stones. It is the most desired and arguably the finest Prosecco style on the market, made within a precious and heavenly located spot of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG Superiore region. How do you pronounce…
Ferrari Trento Named Official Toast of Formula 1®
The FIA Formula 1® World Championship welcomes Italy’s premium sparkling wine to the podium March 2021: Ferrari Trento has been named the Official Sparkling Wine of Formula 1®. Announced globally ahead of the start to the 2021 FIA Formula 1® World Championship in Bahrain, the prestigious three year partnership will see Ferrari Trento’s award-winning sparkling…
The 100 Prosecco Recipes by Sandro Bottega
Now published in the English version, this 192-page book, published by Mondadori, is a journey through the Prosecco hills, a Unesco World Heritage Site (Italy, Veneto Region, 50 km north of Venice), where tradition, research and authenticity come together in the name of taste. This is a collection of recipes, from aperitifs to desserts, accompanied…
Talking About the Popular Sparkling Wine ‘Pet-Nat’
One of the oldest methods in the world is now a huge hit under young and hip wine drinkers. Of course, I am talking about the popular sparkling wine ‘Pet-Nat’ as it is so lovingly known. In full ‘Petillant Natural” or what sounds better in my opinion is naturally sparkling. What do we know about…