Sparkling Wine News
Basel: Prosecco Bar At The International Airport
Bottega Prosecco Bar expands its presence to Switzerland with a new venue in partnership with the Lagardere group at Basel International Airport. The facility was opened on 29 November, a date close to the Christmas holidays and the peak of transits at the Swiss airport. In fact, the EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, this is the official name,…
Wine is about so much more than just alcohol, and the new generation knows it
Moët Hennessy’s investment in French Bloom is a sign of the changing landscape in alcohol-free wine Moët Hennessy’s recent investment in French Bloom, a premium alcohol-free sparkling wine producer founded by Rodolphe Frerejean-Taittinger, marks a significant moment in the evolving world of wine. While some in the media have painted this story as a rivalry between two…
Ferrari Trento and Formula 1® Conclude a Historic Partnership
As the 2024 Formula 1® season races to its finale, Ferrari Trento proudly celebrates the conclusion of an extraordinary four-year journey as the Official Toast of Formula 1®. This partnership, spanning from 2021 to 2024, has been a sparkling showcase of Italian excellence and global celebration. From the first podium toast in 2021 in Imola…
On the Road to the WSET Diploma
One of my favourite poems is Ithaka by C.P. Cavafy. I will be citing the translation by Edmund Keeley and Philip Sherrard. Ithaka By C.P. Cavafy As you set out for Ithaka hope your road is a long one, full of adventure, full of discovery. Laistrygonians, Cyclops, angry Poseidon—don’t be afraid of them: you’ll never…
Interview With Glass of Bubbly Writer – David Nershi
The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by some very passionate people, who love to write and share their knowledge and experience of wine just as much as they love to taste it, in this feature we speak with a brilliant Glass of Bubbly Writer from the United States of America, David Nershi, you can…
Son Of A Lesser God: Sparkling Wines From Almost Unknown Grapes Ribolla Gialla
Let’s explore Friuli Venezia Giulia, an Italian region bordering Slovenia, known for being a battleground during World War I. Ribolla Gialla is an ancient native grapevine cultivated since Roman times, particularly in the hills around Rosazzo. In Slovenia and Croatia, it is called Rebula and is believed to have originated in the southern Dalmatian islands…
Polish Wine
The first Vineyards in Poland were planted on the Wawel Hill in Krakow during the tenth century in 966. Their Viticulture skills evolved with the hard work and dedication of monks, it later caught on with the Polish nobility, being enjoyed by the rich by the end of the 16th century. The country has around…
Interview With Glass of Bubbly Writer – Irina Mihailenko
The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by some very passionate people, who love to write and share their knowledge and experience of wine just as much as they love to taste it, in this feature we speak with a wonderful Glass of Bubbly Writer from Tuscany, Italy, Irina Mihailenko, you can discover her first…
Breaky Bottom – Peter’s Note – November 2024
This month we’re launching Breaky Bottom’s special Kir Royale, and celebrating my receiving an exceptional award, ‘Diplome d’Honneur’ through the Wine Guild of the UK. 50th Anniversary Kir Royale In 1999 I decided to dedicate a small area of my vineyard to grow blackcurrants for producing a Crème de Cassis which I used as a…