Sparkling Wine News
Casa Valduga Is a Sparkling Example of Brazilian Winemaking
Now we know. Brazil has fantastic sparkling wine. My daughter brought back a bottle of 2022 Casa Valduga Brut from a recent visit to Brazil, presenting the opportunity for my first taste of Brazilian bubbly. In 1875, the first immigrant from the Valduga family arrived in Brazil. Coming from the city of Rovereto, in northern…
Sherry Amor – Tasting Aged Sherry
On a mission to make the nation fall back in love with Sherry, Richard Oakley has created a new company called ‘Sherry Amor‘, offering collections of Sherry, exploring different styles, producers and ageing potential. It’s Great To Speak With You, Richard, What Inspired You To Create And Launch Your New Company ‘Sherry Amor’? “I’ve always…
Interview With Patric Matysiewski – Co-founder & Winemaker at Sauvage Spectrum
In this exclusive interview on Glass of Bubbly we speak with Patric Matysiewski, the Co-Founder and Winemaker at Sauvage Spectrum in the United States of America, let’s discover a little about his life in the wonderful world of wine. It’s Great To Speak With You, Patric, Can You Tell Us A Little About Yourself &…
Greek Pet-Nat Wines – Ladies Lead the Way
Four young ladies utterly impressed me with both their character, and, in this instance, their ancestral method* (pet nat) wines. I was compelled to write about them, because their energy was contagious. I will be profiling Evmorfia from Kostaki Winery in Samos, Chloi from Chatzivaryti Winery in Goumenissa, Anthi from Charalaboglou Winery in Serres and…
The Perfect English Sparkling Wine For Christmas
The English Sparkling Wine industry is in a incredible position right now, with new vineyards popping up around the country, we’re seeing new invitations, technology, ideas, and incredibly talented people from around the world sharing their skills and expertise, each year the quality of English Bubbly is increasing, along with it’s production as more Brits…
Interview With A Sommelier – Alessandro Gaboardi
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, I speak with a gentleman from Italy, who has helped many people to discover the…
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…