Sparkling Wine News
Asolo Prosecco DOCG Superiore: Year of the Extra Brut
2015 is a vintage year for Prosecco Extra Brut. The production is estimated to be around 200.000 bottles. Asolo is known as the ‘Pearl of Treviso’. Set at the western edge of the Colli Asolani ridge and the foot of the Venetian Alps. On the southern side of the town, plains slope gently down towards the…
Villa Schinosa Falanghina Spumante
Villa Schinosa is a winery located in the beautiful Apulia (Puglia) region at the south-eastern tip of Italy. Under the control of Ferdinand and Corrado Capece Minutolo, all grapes at Villa Schinosa are selected and vinified from their own vineyards. Falanghina Spumante is made from 100% Falaghina grapes, a local white grape variety characterised by its citrusy aromas and apple and pear flavours….
Kleine Zalze Method Cap Classique
In the heart of the stunning Stellenbosch Winelands lies the century-old gem of the Kleine Zalze estate. First opened in 1685, it wasn’t until 1695 the first grapes were produced. Kobus Basson is currently the sole owner of Kleine Zalze since 2015. Bordering the provincial town of Stellenbosch, affectionately known as ‘Little Europe’, Kleine Zalze provides an escape to…
JCB Crémant de Bourgogne
JCB is a family-owned collection of historic and unique wineries, with more than 20 prestigious wineries in the world, including the Côte d’Or, Beaujolais, Rhône Valley, California’s Russian River Valley and Napa Valley. Jean Charle’s Boisset is passionate about each one of his wines and they all have deep significance. Every wine has a number with their own interesting…
Gauchezco Argentinian Sparkling Wine
The roots of Gauchezco begin in the historic and legendary vineyard, founded in 1881 by the Governor of Mendoza Tiburcio Benegas in Barrancas – Maipú. At this site, the first grapes of premium quality were planted in Argentina. There are now 3 vineyards of Gauchezo: the original Barrancas – Maipú, Uco Valley and Cafayate – Salta. Head Winemaker, Mauricio Vegetti, at just 33 years…
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…