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Biancavigna Prosecco

By Glass of Bubbly / 8th April 2014

From the Venoto region of Italy which is undoubtedly producing some excellent wines and made from 100% Glera grapes, see the Prosecco from Biancavigna. Prosecco Frizzante NV Brilliant straw yellow with hints of lime green and a fine mousse. Delicious aromas of white stone fruit and golden apple with lively acidity and a delicate fizz. Prosecco Spumante…

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Vinicola Serena Prosecco

By Glass of Bubbly / 1st April 2014

Established over 130 years ago Vinicola Serena was set up by Pietro Serena, and now has 5th generation Gerardo Serena at the helm. The Serena family have a long Venetian history spanning the renaissance. The family only moved out of Venice in 1881 establishing home in the heart of Treviso where they began to develop…

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Prosecco outsells Champagne in 2013

By Glass of Bubbly / 11th March 2014

Prosecco outsold Champagne in 2013 by 307 million bottles to 304 million bottles, according to figures released by OVSE, the Italian wine observatory. Champagne is the most famous, revered and imitated of all sparkling wines so has Prosecco replaced Champagne as the world’s favourite sparkling wine? Sparkling wine is no longer just enjoyed at times of celebration…

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Carpenè Malvolti Prosecco DOC

Carpenè Malvolti Prosecco DOC

By Glass of Bubbly / 11th March 2014

Established in 1868, Carpene Malvolti is one of the most prestigious wineries in Veneto. Carpenè Malvolti was  the first company to submit quality Prosecco to the sparkling process and a brand that is a leader in this field both in Italy and abroad. Carpenè Malvolti Prosecco DOC is produced from selected grapes and through a careful…

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Val D'Oca Prosecco

Val D’Oca Prosecco

By Glass of Bubbly / 26th February 2014

Some of the range of Prosecco from Val D’Ora. VALDOBBIADENE DOCG SUPERIORE DI CARTIZZE ‘Cartizze’ is a small area of 107 hectares in Valdobbiadene, famous for the production of this special ‘Cru’ VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO SUPERIORE DOCG UVAGGIO STORICO This mirrors the way Prosecco was done 20 years ago. VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO SUPERIORE DOCG RIVE DI SAN PIETRO DI BARBOZZA VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO SUPERIORE…

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champagne prosecco differences

Can you tell the difference between Prosecco and Champagne?

By Glass of Bubbly / 25th February 2014

A good Prosecco is a very good wine, however, Prosecco and Champagne are two very different wines, due to their wine making process, classic vs charmat, grape varieties and not least the cost. However many drinkers see them as similar, two sparkling wines with a massive price difference and yes, it can be true, that…

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Zonin Prosecco DOC

Zonin Prosecco DOC

By Glass of Bubbly / 19th February 2014

Prosecco has become the most successful and best selling Italian sparkling wine and has been gaining international popularity and recognition. Zonin Prosecco is made from Glera grapes, known as the Prosecco grape which is native to the Veneto region. Prosecco offers a fresh, unique and authentic experience, while remaining loyal to its traditional roots. Zonin Prosecco is…

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Zonin Prosecco

By Glass of Bubbly / 19th February 2014

Zonin Prosecco is a varietal wine made from the Prosecco grape which is native to the Veneto region. There, the Zonin family owns the largest Prosecco vineyards in Italy and it is from these vineyards that the fruit for Prosecco is sourced. This control over all aspects of the production from vineyard to glass allows Zonin…

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Bottega Gold Prosecco

By Glass of Bubbly / 5th February 2014

Bottega was established in 1977 by Aldo Bottega and was taken over by his son Sandro in 1983. The big nineteenth-century farmhouse in Italy is surrounded by 10 hectares of vineyards. During Autumn 2001 Bottega Gold was launched in a limited edition. Bottega Gold is a Prosecco Doc Brut sparkling wine, from the Glera grapes, grown…

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