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Will we see Rosé Prosecco soon?
It is possible there will be a relaxing of the rules in the Prosecco region that would allow sparkling rosé to be produced and bottled as Prosecco. At present the Consortiums that govern Prosecco only allow Prosecco to be made from white grapes; Glera and up to 15% of 8 other specified varieties of white grapes from the Prosecco region. The…
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Prosecco Ardenghi
Prosecco Ardenghi is made in stunning vineyards located at Refrontolo, set in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG area; a zone strictly regulated by specific rules to guarantee a truly top quality product. From these luxuriant slopes Prosecco releases all its energy and enchantment with a lively vibrant flavour representing a terroir that has always been dedicated to…
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So, a glass of Prosecco for a Penny anyone?
Prosecco for a penny a glass can not be possible can it? It certainly isn’t a dream as this is what The Black Penny café and coffee shop in Covent Garden is offering! As you make a quick check of your pockets and purses to find all your spare pennies, there are terms and conditions to…
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UK Prosecco sales overtake Champagne for the first time
The value of Prosecco sales in the UK overtook Champagne for the first time over the past 12 months, with Proescco sales totalling £338.6m, an increase of 72% on the last year. Champagne sales value only reached £250m, which was only a small increase of 1.2% from the previous year, while Cava sales dropped 11% to £18.6m.…
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A Superior Glass for Prosecco Superiore
The last time I was at Riedel UK testing my sparkling Furlan Rosé the photographer arrived and the wine ended up warm. That meant we (Steve McGraw, MD of Riedel UK and I) had to repeat the test and taste the Rosé again, shame that! Recently, Steve and I carried out further testing of my…
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Champagne at your Wedding or Prosecco, maybe English Bubbly too?
Champagne for your wedding? It is certainly a must for any celebration and especially for the all important wedding (or divorce depending where you are in your love life of course)! Champagne to toast the happy couple will be certainly what the bride and groom and for that matter, everyone else celebrating the happy couples…
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Prosecco is First Choice of Drink in London
A recent survey shows that 13% of London drinkers said they would pick Prosecco as their first choice of drink, with Champagne coming in fourth at just under 11%. Prosecco sales in the UK doubled last year, to £181.8 million and with bottles of Prosecco costing on average £6.49, compared with £16.23 for a bottle for Champagne, you…
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Visit the Prosecco Superiore Hill with Bisol
Take the Venetian White Wine tour with Bisol Prosecco and visit the Prosecco Superiore Hills. You will take a tour around the beautiful Italian regions, particularly in Venice, for a chance to taste fine flavours off-the-beaten-track. The four main places you will visit are Venissa Estate, The Euganean Hills, Prosecco Superiore Hill and The Dolomites…
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Bisol – Finest Prosecco from Italy
Bisol is a name intrinsically associated with the history of Prosecco. Their tradition is intimately linked to the Valdobbiadene territory by roots that stretch back to 1542, when the Bisol family first began cultivating grapes. Today, Gianluca Bisol is the acting president and CEO and his brother, Desiderio, holds the position of Chief Enologist and Technical Director. Together…
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