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Bottega Gold Prosecco
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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Prosecco – Italian sparkling wine
One of the most magnificent wine tourism destinations is the Prosecco Veneto region of Italy. Towards the northern part of Italy and spreading out over some 43,500 hectares of vineyards within classifications of styles and standards, the Prosecco region attracts visitors globally and holds UNESCO status. The Glera, also known as the Prosecco grape, is…
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San Gregorio
San Gregorio is a family-owned winery in Valdobbiadene, Italy, specialising in high-quality Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG. Run by five young sisters, the winery produces up to 150,000 bottles annually, focusing on sustainable practices and hand-harvested Glera grapes. The winery’s philosophy focuses on passion, experience, and tradition, aiming to produce excellent, authentic, and high-quality Prosecco.…
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Champagne and Sparkling Wine Coursework
Globally, sparkling wine sales have vastly improved with many acclaimed success stories. Popularity of bubbly wine has grown as an international export success, notable examples being sales of Prosecco to the UK and US markets. Along with sales, there has also been an increase in production with many wineries adding a sparkling to their portfolio…
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Conegliano-Valdobbiadene at the Heart of a Four-Region Sparkling-Wine Trail Across Europe
A four-region sparkling-wine trail is one of those journeys that reads like indulgence on paper and like a logistics puzzle in practice. Done well, it carries the traveller from the chalk cellars of Champagne to the cava country of the Penedès, through the Prosecco hills of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, and finally into the quieter, more austere terroir…
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Sabrage – How to open Champagne with a sword
For many of us it will all be about the excitement of untwisting the cage and popping the cork of that Champagne / sparkling wine bottle, but there is another way! It dates back to the Napoleonic era when victories were often celebrated with a Champagne sabrage where the bottle is opened by sliding along…
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Sparkling Wines to Explore from France, Italy and Spain
Beyond Champagne, Prosecco and Cava, how many of these lesser-known sparkling wines have you tried from France, Italy and Spain? France Crémant, a high-quality, traditionally made fizz from regions outside Champagne like Alsace, Burgundy, and Loire, offering Champagne-like complexity (brioche, nuts, citrus) at a lower price. Blanquette de Limoux, made primarily from the indigenous…
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The Best Pairings for Your Next Game Night
Game night is no longer just about sitting around a table and playing some cards. With poker chips, blackjack strategy, and a range of other activities, it has evolved into a more engaging and social experience. Although food and drink have always been part of game night, wine is increasingly becoming a sophisticated part of…
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Bubbly Show – Attend for FREE!
The UK’s No.1 Bubbly Show is taking place on May the 11th this year! Looking to discover some incredible new Champagnes and Sparkling Wines from the around the world? Then join us for free on May the 11th at the prestigious Vintners Hall, 68 Upper Thames St., London EC4V 3BG from 10:30am till 4pm You’ll discover and…
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