Posts Tagged ‘DOC’
Trentodoc
Trendodoc is the most popular traditional-method sparkling wine producer in Italy and one of the closest competitors to Champagne. The region is built upon excellence, with incredible views and tons of money. Trento is also home to Ferrari Trento, a name you may recognise as the Official Toast of Formula 1 from 2021 to 2024.…
Read MoreItalian Wine
The history of Italian Wine dates back centuries, with it currently believed to go back as far as 4000 BC, they state this because archaeologists found evidence that viticulture in Sicily was thriving during that time. It was originally believed that Wine production started in Italy from 1300 to 1100 BC before the discovery above.…
Read MoreConegliano Valdobbiadene: The Heart of Prosecco
Inside the big area of production of Prosecco (9 provinces in Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia) there is the small area of “Conegliano Valdobbiadene” that represents the heart of the world of Prosecco. Conegliano Valdobbiadene is the most vocated area to produce Prosecco. Recognised since 1969 as one of the historical Italian Denomination, in 2009,…
Read MoreProsecco Classifications
The main recognisable levels of Prosecco come in the form of a label around the neck of the bottle, the standard level is a light blue label stating ‘DOC’ and the higher quality comes in a brown label stating ‘DOCG’. What Do DOC and DOCG Stand For? DOC stands for ‘Denonimazione di Origine Controllate’ and…
Read MoreWhat Are The Sparkling Wine Classifications?
Each country has its own classifications for its Sparkling Wines, for example, France has the Champagne Region and in that region, you’ll find the likes of Grand Cru and Premier Cru, but what do they mean? In the Prosecco Region in Italy, you’ll find DOC and DOCG, do you know what that really tells you?…
Read MoreProsecco DOC Tasting With Neil Phillips aka The Wine Tipster
Step into the world of Prosecco DOC with our experienced tour guide, Niel Phillips aka The Wine Tipster Neil Phillips is the UK brand ambassador for Prosecco DOC, representing and showcasing the world of Prosecco DOC to the UK since 2014. Prosecco can only be produced in a certain region in the North-East of Italy,…
Read MoreSalad and Prosecco. Really?
With a choice of 16 different lettuce types and a mixture of ways in which to prepare them and what ingredients to add, salads can never be seen as dull and boring. From seafood to mixed beans, with or without dressing and opting for tossed or not, salads are in fact a very popular dish…
Read More3 Must Visit Italian Sparkling Wine Wineries
Enjoying a fine Sparkling Wine is one thing, but enjoying it at the place it was created is another. If you ever travel to Italy and find yourself wanting a memory to last a lifetime, then these three wineries will surely do the trick. Ferrari Trento Starting in 1902, Ferarri Trento is now a wonderland…
Read MoreUnderstanding Prosecco Better
Prosecco for many is that new fizz fix in our lives from weddings to the cheap bottle for two at our local bar, the symphony of ripe fruity flavours it offers suits many of our palates and makes for an easy drinking solution to suit any occasion. Fear not, this is not an in-depth educational…
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