Sparkling Wine News

Bortolomiol Winery Ends 2017 with Turnover of more than 14 Million Euros

2017 has been a year full of satisfaction both on the domestic and foreign markets for Bortolomiol, the historic Prosecco Superiore winery in the heart of Valdobbiadene. “An incredible year, a truly exciting path in 2017” – Elvira Bortolomiol, vice-president, says – “Thanks to the new international platforms, more than 45 countries appreciating our Prosecco…

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Wines of Great Britain Unveils New Branding

Extensive design work was undertaken to create a branding, style and logo to reflect the authority and leadership of the industry body that represents the growers and producers of Great Britain. The ‘roundel’ is styled to be easily recognisable and incorporates the key elements of the industry, featuring grapes and wines through illustration and wording,…

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Sparkling Wines of 40 Knots Vineyard Canada

Layne Craig, owner of 40 Knots Vineyard talks about his Canadian sparkling wine. For the love of traditional method sparkling. Our choice to be here, on Vancouver Island but more specifically Comox affords us the opportunity to make great sparkling wines. We have very similar weather to Champagne, very similar terroir to northern reaches of…

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An American in England – Visiting Gusbourne

Having been a fan of Gusbourne’s sparkling wine from afar for a few years, I giddily visited them this past fall with two dear friends, (Kate Clarke and Ehrin Barker as pictured above). Our journey began with a train ride from London’s St. Pancras Station to Ashford International and then a tranquil drive through the charming…

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The Sparkling Wines of Bodega Iniesta

Bear with me here, this is a sparkling wine article, I assure you! For one who was once heavily involved in football: both amateur (I played in local leagues and coached schools’ and representative schools’ teams); and professional football (I spent six years as a professional scout for Liverpool FC) you may be surprised to…

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Casablanca – Vino Spumante – Silver Summer Days

Casablanca – Vino Spumante – Silver Summer Days

Congratulations to Good Drop Wine Cellars with their Casablanca Vino Spumante which received a silver medal at The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly awards 2017. A panel of 36 top industry wine judges tasted all the entries for 2017 and were able to not only scores wines with medals, but also place them in to easy…

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Pongracz – Brut – Bronze Summer Days

Congratulations to Pongracz with their Brut which received a bronze medal at The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly awards 2017. A panel of 36 top industry wine judges tasted all the entries for 2017 and were able to not only scores wines with medals, but also place them in to easy to understand categories such…

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Silveri – Brut Zero Vintage 2009 – Bronze Sea Breeze

Congratulations to Silveri with their Brut Zero Vintage 2009 which received a bronze medal at The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly awards 2017. A panel of 36 top industry wine judges tasted all the entries for 2017 and were able to not only scores wines with medals, but also place them in to easy to understand…

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L’Antica Quercia – Matiu’ Conegliano Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut – Silver Summer Days

Congratulations to Societa’ Agricola L’Antica Quercia S.R.L. with their Matiu’ Conegliano Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut which received a silver medal at The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly awards 2017. A panel of 36 top industry wine judges tasted all the entries for 2017 and were able to not only scores wines with medals, but also place…

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