Sparkling Wine News
Belstar Prosecco
Belstar Prosecco is owned by Bisol, wine producers in Valdobbiadene for five centuries. The Bisol family is in the heart of the Prosecco and Cartizze production zone – the prestigious Cartizze hills. Bisol’s vineyards total 177 hectares spread out over 35 plots immersed in the steep hills that lead from Valdobbiadene towards Conegliano. The land is extremely fragmented and…
Bisol Presents the Private Collection
Bisol has chosen Vinitaly 2016 to present their Private Collection. After more than half a century of research a selection has come to life that bears witness to the original expressions of the Glera grape variety: Relio, Garnei, Cartizze and noSO. “On this journey, I wanted to exalt the peculiarities of the Glera grape variety. Through…
Italy is World’s Largest Wine Producer
The International Organisation of Vine and Wine said that Italy produced 49 million hectares last year with France following with 47 million. France regained the top spot from Italy in 2014 after it had last held it in 2011, Italy was the largest producer in both 2012 and 2013. After a dry and sunny 2015,…
Vignarosa Prosecco & Sparkling Wine
Prosecco PROSECCO D.O.C. TREVISO BRUT PARK Produced with the Charmat method, this is a classic sparkling wine with a typical freshness and fruity aroma, make it perfect for any occasion. PROSECCO D.O.C. TREVISO DRY VILLA This sparkling Charmat, made only from Glera grapes is elegantly soft with a fruity aroma and is excellent for any festivity. PROSECCO…
Romeo & Juliet – Prosecco & Sparkling Rosé
The most well-known love story comes to life, expressed through beautiful Italian sparkling wine. Romeo & Juliet sparkling wines tell the story of more than one meeting: between the grapes and the terroir… between the wine and the label… between the producers and those who enjoy their wine. Romeo Prosecco D.O.C Sparkling extra-dry. It has a…
Domaine Vismoselle, Crémant de Luxembourg
With more than 350 members, Domaine Vinsmoselle is the wine market leader in Luxembourg, owning 65% of total wine production (800 hectolitres). Luxembourg received controlled status in 1991 and is the only country outside of France able to use the Crémant label. It was partly thanks to Vinsmoselle that the Crémant designation was given to the country….
Spagnol Prosecco
The Spagnol are a family of winemakers in the heart of the zone famous for the production of the finest Prosecco (Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG). Wine producers since the early 20th century, they began using the sparkling process when making their wine in 1986. Today, their 32 hectares of vineyards stretch over the hills and slopes of the most…
Les Cordeliers French Sparkling Wine
The Cordeliers name comes from the original occupants of the site, Franciscan monks who observed the monastic rule of St. Francis of Assisi. They earned the nickname ‘Les Cordeliers’ during the 7th Crusade, on account of their traditional dress of a large coarse cloak fastened with a cord belt. The winery is located in the…
La Piotta Italian Sparkling Wine
In the heart of Oltrepo, at Montalto Pavese in an area particularly suitable for the production of fine wines, is where you will find the Padroggi family farm where La Piotta is made. La Piotta was founded in 1985 from a long-ling of dedicated winemakers. They currently have 15 hectares of completely planted vineyards and produced around 70,000 bottles of…