Posts Tagged ‘espumante’
Portuguese Espumante
Bairrada (bay-RA-da) is the story of a Pig, and two really cool grapes – Bical and Baga. This culinary holy trinity reveals itself in quaint villages and 19th century luxe hotels. Pastoral Bairrada’s meadows, and pine covered mountains are the contemporary home for the discerning traveler in Portugal’s newest ‘Age of Discovery’. Nestled between the…
Read MoreInterview With Glass of Bubbly Writer – Lívia Mokri
The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by some very passionate people, who love to write and share their knowledge and experience of wine just as much as they love to taste it, in this feature we speak with a new Glass of Bubbly Writer from Portugal, Lívia Mokri, her first feature, ‘Espumante – The…
Read MoreEspumante – The Sparkling World In Portugal
There is probably no one who has not heard of the Cava, the famous sparklings of Spain, or the Champagne of France, or possibly the Italian Prosecco, which are made in a particular region of their country. But what about the high-quality sparkling wines produced in Portugal, which go well with otherwise for the country’s…
Read MoreHow To Read Portuguese Sparkling Wine Labels?
When you have a bottle of Champagne, Cava or Franciacorta you are expecting sparkling wine made with the traditional method with second fermentation in the bottle. When you look for a bottle of sparkling wine from Portugal, here called Espumante, it is not so straightforward. It is a long term discussion that exists, but the…
Read MoreUncorked: Differentiating Sparkling Wines of the World
Pop, fizz, clink! You have a celebration approaching, and you need a bottle of bubbles to celebrate. But what wine should you buy? And when you are in the store staring at the array of wines on the shelves, what is the difference between the many types of sparkling wine? Here is your guide to…
Read MorePortugese Sparkling Wines
Portugal has many wine regions across the country, some with official designations labelled D.O.C. (Denominação de Origem Controlada). The Bairrada region in particular is known for it’s clay soils ideal for sparkling wine. Portugal has a large array of grape varieties which differ from location to location. Here’s a few Portuguese sparkling wines, also called espumante, worth getting to…
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