Sparkling Wine News

Villa Sandi Prosecco Asolo Cheese

Asolo Prosecco and Cheese

For those of us familiar on the subject of Prosecco, a decent amount would highlight the excellence of the wines which come from Asolo. This smaller region with it’s very own classification under the DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) which was obtained in 2009, holds some 1,200 hectares of vineyards set up on…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Marie Hoppan

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 article, I speak with a woman who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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We Need To Talk About Cava

Has Cava got an image problem in the UK and what can be done about it? Martin Higginson, Cava Educator investigates why Spain’s premier sparkling wine has such a hard time competing in the UK market. What would be your first thoughts when asked about Cava? Chances are that the words ‘great value’ and perhaps…

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Time, Jazz and Tango

Starting with the goal to not produce another copy of Champagne, but to stay true to themselves and produce something new and distinctive. They accomplished their mission, with their Josipović Sparkling Wines displaying high quality, with the unique and recognizable characters that they were after, they have three Sparkling Wine labels on offer, with some…

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Northern California Sparkling Wine History

The Northern California Russian River Valley-Sonoma’s fallow land in the nineteenth century was a gorgeous and colossal wild refuge of Redwood & Pine trees. Clearing a natural resource bounty to natural supplies for building homes, and furniture, and drove an economy that was expanding to the west coast. The cleared land was destined for growing…

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The DOCG Region of Prosecco in Italy

Mionetto Cartizze DOCG Prosecco

In 1887, master winemaker Francesco Mionetto opened his own winery in Valdobbiadene, in the heart of the Prosecco area, just north of Venice. In Mionetto’s vineyards, some slopes roll gently towards the valley, others are much steeper. For protection from the prevailing cold alpine winds and icy rains from the north, vines are on southeastern…

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Gruet Winery & Tasting Room

I was eight years old traveling west on Route 66 with my parents on a summer road trip to the New Mexican Cimarron desert, exploring geologic formations that made this part of the United States. I’d sit in the rear seat thinking of observational games to keep my mind occupied, watching swift Roadrunner birds (made…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Edward Bailey

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 article, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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A Passion for Prosecco

The story of JAYA Prosecco is above all, one of passion, tradition and a family’s heritage. The company was founded in 2017 by the young Swiss-Italian entrepreneur Tancredi Pascale. Alongside his partner, Nathalie L’Eplattenier, Mr. Tancredi has an ambitious aim: to restore the prestige of Prosecco and provide consumers with information to help them rediscover…

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