Sparkling Wine News
Prosecco DOC Consortium Launches Prosecco.wine
The Prosecco Consortia is using the new domain name to improve accessibility to information on Prosecco DOC/DOCG. Prosecco was granted Controlled Designation of Origin status on 17 July 2009 and, on 19 November of the same year, the Consorzio di Tutela del Prosecco DOC was set up. DOC is a Italian quality assurance designation for wine and…
Cottonworth English Sparkling Wine
Home to the Liddell family and their three vineyards spanning a carefully selected, 30 acres, Cottonworth is a relative newcomer to the rapidly expanding English Sparkling Wine market. Located in the heart of the undulating Test Valley, the chalk-rich soil and temperate microclimate help to produce grapes of exceptional quality. The first vines were planted on the fringes of a chalk quarry where cows had grazed for generations. It soon became apparent that the three classic varieties suited the soil type perfectly, so 10 years later the planting has slowed down, but the fun has just started! They produce a Classic Cuvée and Sparkling Rosé with a Blanc de Blancs is in the pipeline. The Classic Cuvée is soft with apple and almond aromas balanced out with a hint of brioche. The rosé is all about red fruits and quince with a refreshing acidity. www.cottonworth.co.uk
Exton Park English Sparkling Wine
New arrival Exton Park is a 55 acre vineyard –one of the largest in the county – on the prized chalk slopes of the South Downs, above the Meon Valley. Over the past ten years, it has been gradually planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, according to different terroirs. All the Exton Park sparkling wines come from this one, single vineyard. French-born Corinne Seely has been making wines at Exton Park, in a new state-of-the-art winery, since 2011. It was not until May 2015 that the first three award-winning wines were released –non vintage blends from the past few years. In September, two Vintages from the 2011 harvest, Blanc de Blancs and Rose, were added to the range. Exton Park Brut Reserve NV Exton Park Blanc de Noirs NV Exton Park Rose NV Exton Park Blanc de Blanc 2011 www.extonparkwines.com
Piuma D.O.C. Garda Sparkling Wine
Piuma D.O.C. Garda sparkling wine is produced from hand-picked Chardonnay grapes from a single year. The wine is produced in the heart of the Morenic Hills, immersed in quiet green woods of birch and oak near Mantova and Lake Garda in Italy. Cesare “Maître de Chai” and Franco Gozzi’s DOC Garda sparkling wine is normally a mix…
The Rise & Rise of Sparkling Wine
Between 2010 and 2014 sparkling wine achieved huge growth with volume sales increasing by 33.5%, with Prosecco dominating the market. Champagne consumption outside of France also increased by 2.4% to reach 10.9m cases, with the Asia Pacific market driving growth, led by Australia and Japan. Hong Kong, New Zealand, South Korea and China also saw growth. In…
English Sparkling Rosé Perfect for Valentine’s Day
There’s nothing more traditional than red roses for Valentine’s Day, but there’s also nothing better than celebrating this day of romance and love with pink bubbly! Here’s some suggestions for English sparkling rosé for you to enjoy. Denbies Sparkling Rose NV Beautifully pale pink in colour, this traditional method sparkling rose has elegant fresh fruit and dried cranberry flavours, with a…
One Aldwych launches Film & Fizz with Curzon
One Aldwych hotel in Covent Garden launches a thrilling season of Film & Fizz dinner and movie evenings in a new partnership with Curzon Cinemas. Running Fridays and Saturdays, Film & Fizz with Curzon offers the opportunity to watch a great film (many still on general release) with a glass of Champagne Lallier Grande Réserve…
Discover Sparkling Wines from Pays d’Oc IGP at VINISUD
Bubble Bar at Vinisud: discover the quality sparkling wines that complete the range of Pays d’Oc IGP wines. Located in Hall A2, the Pays d’Oc IGP 1000 m² stand, aims to reflect the quality and diversity of its original and characterful varietal wines – a testament to the rich range of winemakers in the Pays…
Sixteen Ridges Launch Sparkling Wine at Taste Talks
Sixteen Ridges are the proud supporters of Taste Talks, an exclusive invitation only event being hosted by Royal Artist in Residence Jeremy Houghton and Cotswold Connoisseur Charlie Beldam; founder of the award-winning Cotswold Gold Rapeseed oil. Taste Talks will see the launch of the much awaited Sixteen Ridges 2013 rosé and white sparkling wines. Liz…