Sparkling Wine News
Lambrusco
What is Lambrusco? Where is it produced? What does it taste like? Is it any good? Lambrusco is produced in the region of Emilia-Romagna in Northern Italy, including the provinces of Modena, Parma, Reggio Emilia, and Mantua. It is produced in the Charmat/Tank Method, using grapes such as Grasparossa, Maestri, Marani, Montericco, Salamino, Sorbara and…
Sekthaus Raumland 2012 Pinot Noir Grande Réserve Brut
“We put our passion for sparkling wine into everything we do. Passion for sparkling wine is what drives us – and what we want to ignite in others.” – Raumland Family ‘In 1984, the desire to achieve something big arose. Since then, we have been breaking new ground and producing high-quality sparkling wine using traditional…
Woodchester Valley – Cotswold Classic
Established in 2007, Woodchester Valley is a family owned boutique vineyard and winery in the South Cotswolds producing white, rosé, red and award winning sparkling wines from 58 acres. “Light, fruity, fun and juicy in character, very juicy with green apple juices, red apple juices, pear juices, all wonderfully mixed together, with an added squeeze…
Champagne Chassenay d’Arce – Chardonnay 2017
Champagne Chassenay d’Arce was created in Ville-sur-Arce in 1956 by five pioneers. The House now counts over 130 families and 3 generations of winemakers. The Chassenay d’Arce wine region covers 315 hectares and 12 villages in the heart of the Côte des Bar, along the Arce River. “Fresh and mellow white floral notes, orange zest,…
Head Sommelier Ikoyi Restaurant – Federico Quintavalle
The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this feature, we speak with Federico Quintavalle, the Head Sommelier at Ikoyi Restaurant in London, who is…
Cantina Paltrinieri – Radice
“When I finished my studies, my father asked me what I wanted to do in life. My answer was that I wanted to keep alive the tradition of the work that grandfather Achille had started in 1926 and that he and my mother had been managing for 40 years. In 1998, with my wife Barbara,…
Sekthaus Raumland 2015 Rosé Réserve
“We put our passion for sparkling wine into everything we do. Passion for sparkling wine is what drives us – and what we want to ignite in others.” – Raumland Family ‘In 1984, the desire to achieve something big arose. Since then, we have been breaking new ground and producing high-quality sparkling wine using traditional…
Son Of A Lesser God: Sparkling Wines From Almost Unknown Grapes
Marche Bianco Spumante 2019 IGT from Ribona Maceratino (Classic Method brut nature) – Podere Sabbioni winery Last summer I had the chance to meet Massimo, Maria Grazia and Laura Carletti, Podere Sabbioni winery. The cellar is located in the heart of the Marche region. I was surprised because of their work and passion, for the…
Miotto – Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore Rive di Colbertaldo Extra Brut ‘deRive’ 2023
“Lovely array of brioche, yellow plums, buttercream, minerals, wet stones from the hill of Prosecco shining through, with wild floral and ripe fruits to accompany.” – Glass of Bubbly Prosecco DOCG Region: Valdobbiadene Vintage: 2023 Style Extra Brut Silver Medal – Spring Fling Food Pairing Suggestion: “Some of our Valdobbiadene Prosecco are amazing with seafood, for…