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A visit to Ca’Salina Prosecco

By Christopher Walkey / 1st August 2017

Characters in the wine industry are always important and at Ca’Salina there is a most pleasant and welcoming one in Mr Gregorio Bortolin who is the current owner of this winery in heart of the Valdobbiadene DOCG zone. As we were driving to see Gregorio Bortolin, who I had never met before, Renata from the Prosecco Consortium alerted me that I…

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A visit to Sorelle Bronca Prosecco

By Christopher Walkey / 31st July 2017

“Quality is our obsession, our greatest satisfaction and our passport to the world. From our own vineyards and deep passion for our work we produce wines we are proud of.” A nice morning was spent with a group of ladies making a real impact in the Prosecco Superiore market, especially when it comes to the number 68……

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A visit to Mongarda Prosecco

By Christopher Walkey / 28th July 2017

Mongarda Winery is located in the Valdobbiadene region which quite literally translates for all those fizz lovers out there as the Superiore area for Prosecco production – Where quality meets traditions and expertise over just quantity. I was delighted to be welcomed by and shown around the winery and vineyards plus have a private tasting with magnificent views with the daughter of the…

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The best of Prosecco comes from Cartizze

By Christopher Walkey / 27th July 2017

“Even though I have only just arrived, I already know that I need to come back again as no amount of time is ever going to be enough to explore the pleasures of this magnificent wine region.” Cartizze region, Italy: quote by Christopher Walkey. Simply breath taking and it plays with your heart strings are two of many…

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A visit to L’Antica Quercia Prosecco

By Christopher Walkey / 26th July 2017

A wonderful Summer’s afternoon just north of Conegliano in the Prosecco Superiore region was spent at L’Antica Quercia winery and at once you felt at peace with yourself, a calmness came over you and nature felt a priority. Once again the wonderful Prosecco Consortium were my kind guided tour partner for the day and Mr Claudio Francavilla with L’Antica…

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A visit to Borgoluce Prosecco

By Christopher Walkey / 25th July 2017

Borgoluce is one incredible winery estate in the DOCG region of Prosecco, but to be honest it also needs to be described as a location that contains everything needed for daily life thanks to pastures, woodlands, orchards, vineyards, dairies and much more. I was very pleased to be able to spend the whole morning with Mr Lodovico…

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A visit to Bisol Prosecco

By Christopher Walkey / 25th July 2017

It most certainly ranks as one of life greatest pleasures when you are sat enjoying a glass of Prosecco way up in the hills of Cartizze and this is exactly where I was most fortunate to spend a lazy afternoon with Gianluca Bisol who is the current president and CEO of Bisol Prosecco. What makes this Prosecco label…

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A visit to Villa Sandi Prosecco

By Christopher Walkey / 24th July 2017

If you have never been there then I must say to you that the Prosecco region is really worth a visit and especially if you are keen on wine tourism. This world famous sparkling wine name holds for me some of the most breathtaking views in the world of wine, it is simply a dreamy…

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The Hills of the Cartizze Prosecco Region

The Prosecco Region explained…

By Christopher Walkey / 17th July 2017

For many and quite rightly so, Prosecco is a wonderful refreshing and economical way to enjoy a glass of bubbly. Some may call it and confuse it with Champagne, some may say it is too fruity and sweet, ladies will adore it with lunch and professional wine drinkers will love exploring the DOCG and Cartizze…

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