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Nino Franco Faìve
Short skin and must contact at a low temperature to obtain the right colour. The first fermentation in steel tanks and the second one in “cuve close”. Tasting Notes: Perfume of small red fruits. Mineral and floral notes. In the mouth, pleasurably fresh. Dry with soft tannins and persistent bubbles. Creamy, brut but with natural…
Nino Franco Grave di Stecca
100% Glera (traditionally called Prosecco), exclusively from an ancient origin vineyard, named “Grave di Stecca”, a clos on the slopes of Prealpi, just near the town center. The vineyard, exposed to south and partly screened by a huge park, enjoys a particular micro-climate. Colour: Brilliant pale straw coloured. Plenty of fine softly arising bubbles Tasting…
Nino Franco Rustico
Nino Franco Rustico Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG 100% Glera (traditionally called Prosecco) from classic production area hillside vineyards situated at medium to high altitude. Colour: Straw-coloured, bright. Tasting Notes: Fruity and flowery, evident notes of Williams pear and white flowers. At the palate, soft texture; delicate and crystal-like. Food Pairing: Finger food,” tapas,” light hors…
A Romantic Proposal at Hambledon Vineyard
Hambledon Vineyard is delighted to announce it was chosen as the setting for local villager Dan Disney to propose to his long term girlfriend Laurie Jordon at the weekend and she said yes! The couple have been together for 4 years and moved to the village of Hambledon just over a year ago with their…
Underraga Sparkling Wine – Rosé
ORIGIN Maipo Valley. 100% Pinot Noir VINEYARDS Terrain: The soil’s origin is alluvial, with an medium-textured, loamy to loamy-clayey and well drained. The land is flat, of medium depth and moderately fertile. Climate: The climate is sub-humid Mediterranean. Winters are mild; summers are temperate and dry, with cool nights. These conditions ensure a production of…
Undurraga Sparkling Wine – Brut
ORIGIN Central Valley. 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir. VINEYARDS Terrain: The soil’s origin is alluvial, with an average texture, loamy to sandy loam and well drained. The land is flat, of average depth and moderately fertile. Climate: The climate is sub-humid Mediterranean. Winters are mild; summers are temperate and dry, with cool nights. These conditions…
Camel Valley 2014 – The Vintage of Dreams
No spring frosts, a perfect fruit-set, enough rain in August to swell the crop (even that had the good grace to fall during the hours of darkness) and the driest and warmest September for nearly 100 years came together for a perfect storm of good grape growing news at Camel Valley. The maritime South Westerly’s…
Mrs Wigley Moscato
“Wirra Wirra” is an aboriginal name meaning “amongst the gum trees”. Wirra Wirra Vineyards was originally established in 1894 by known South Australian eccentric and cricketer Robert Strangways Wigley. Mrs Wigley was not the wife of Wirra Wirra founder Bob Wigley, but a particular pussycat who was born at the neighbouring Petrucci residence. within days…
Désirée: Compares Ancestral Dioise Method & Traditional Method
Désirée compares the Ancestral Dioise Method and the Traditional Method of winemaking. Ancestral Dioise Method CLAIRETTE DE DIE GRAPE VARIETY White Muscat with small grains (75 to 100%). Clairette variety (25 % maximum). COLLECT OF GRAPES Grape harvest by hand, Treading of grapes. PRESSING Discontinuous horizontal wine presses.Selection of juices pressed. FILTR ATION OF JUICES…