Sparkling Wine News
Vignarosa Italian Sparkling Wine
The story of Vignarosa begins in eastern Veneto, Italy, the hills where the leading Italian wine was born: Prosecco. The Treviso Hills are known for producing quality wines with passion and experimentation. The Vignarosa estate dates back 200 years, to the Napoleonic era. In 1970, under the leadership of Attilio Scotton, the family transformed the…
Sparkling Wines from Argentina
Like many countries, Argentina has seen a boost in popularity of it’s home-grown sparkling wines (or Espumante). It’s a dynamic industry driven by young consumers who are ready to challenge the traditions and try something new. Many wineries are using the Charmat method to make affordable sparkling wines. Chandon Argentina Chandon Argentina is owned by…
Lyme Bay, English Sparkling Wine from Devon
Lyme Bay is a small, dedicated West Country winery located Devon’s beautiful Axe Valley. Lyme Bay are inspired by traditional recipes, but still seek to push the boundaries, so they use the most up-to-date production techniques and employ some of the country’s most talented winemaking experts. In 2008, the winery embarked on a new adventure to make outstanding English wines embodying…
Knightor English Sparkling Wine Releases First Vintage
A Cornwall-based winery Knightor is releasing its first vintage sparkling wine, made from the 2011 harvest. 2011 is a particularly special year as it was Knightor’s first year of operation. Only 1,850 bottles have been produced at £32 each. It has matured over the past few years into an outstanding vintage, made using the traditional method…
English Sparkling Wine Could Overtake Champagne!
Research from Harvard University suggests that the south of the UK could overtake France’s Champagne region as top bubbly producers if temperatures continue to rise. As the climate has become warmer in recent years, there has been at least one positive outcome: better wine. France’s Champagne region has been able to produce better vintages thanks…
Interview with the Bubble Bros
Joe and Ben, the Bubble Bros have a van, a 3-wheeled Piaggio Ape, imported from Italy which has been lovingly converted into a unique little Prosecco bar. The van and the Bubble Bros are available for weddings and garden parties as well as festivals and events. The on-tap bubbles come by the barrel and are…
Find the Perfect Bubbly for your Wedding Day
If you’re organising your own bubbly for your wedding venue, it can be a daunting task deciding which one to choose from the thousands available. Going traditional with Champagne is always a reliable option, but if you’re on a budget or want to try something different, there are plenty of other fantastic sparkling wines to suit your needs. Cava, Crémant…
Have you tried Asti & Moscato d’Asti?
Asti (or Asti Spumante) is generally a light, sweet sparkling wine made in the Italian region of Piemonte and made using the charmat method (the same method as Prosecco, but not Champagne). Asti was once considered a lower class sparkling wine, but thanks to its DOCG status, stricter laws have been introduced allowing quality wines to come…
Champagne, Cava, Prosecco… What’s the Difference?
With all the sparkling wines available and the jargon that goes along with it, it can be a little confusing at times. The ‘terroir’ (soil, climate, geography) affects the outcome of a sparkling wine. Different wines use different types and blends of grape (such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Glera etc…). Another major factor is the production method…