Posts Tagged ‘Franciacorta’
Sparkling Wines Production Methods
Raise your hand if you don’t like bubbles! Sure, there are some exceptions, and I’ve met some people who don’t like this category. However, only a few know how all sparkling wine types are made. If you are a sparkling wine lover, you must know about them. So, here’s a brief overview of sparkling wine…
Read MoreItalian Sparkling Wine Regions and Events
Italian sparkling wine is produced in almost all regions of Italy. The country is a world major producer of sparkling wine, largely due to the global demand for Prosecco. Some of the most important and well-known denominations of Italian sparkling wine include Prosecco, Franciacorta, Trentodoc, Lambrusco, Asti, Oltrepò Pavese, and Alta Langa. Many other denominations…
Read MoreCa’ del Bosco – Interview With Maurizio Zanella
Exploring the Sparkling Wine world will take you to every corner of the globe, there is so much to explore and taste, it would take several lifetimes to experience everything, but it is our mission here at Glass of Bubbly to highlight every country, region and bubbly producer, along with the incredible people making it…
Read MoreCa’ Del Bosco Launches Annamaria Clementi R.S. 1980
Ca’ del Bosco unveils an iconic Franciacorta after over 40 years’ maturation in the bottle. “Ca’ del Bosco’s Annamaria Clementi R.S. 1980 was recently launched in London at a Special Dinner at Private Member’s Club, Harry’s bar in Mayfair with Jancis Robinson, Hugh Johnson, MW’s and some of the largest wine publications, having tasted the…
Read MoreFerghettina
Welcome to Ferghettina, they first harvested in 1991 for their red and white wines, with Franciacorta first being harvested in 1992, Roberto Gatti is the father and founder of Ferghettina. He started off by renting a small garage/old building and not having any money to buy land or equipment for the production, he had to…
Read MoreBerlucchi Guido
Following my recent visit to Franciacorta, I discovered one of the biggest and most influential wineries in the region, Berlucchi Guido. Berlucchi Guido produces 3.5 million bottles on 500 hectares a year, they own 140 hectares and the rest are rented, with 60% of the rented vineyards growing organic grapes. 15-20% of the grape juice…
Read MoreInterview With A Sommelier – Gayan Manawadu
The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this feature, I speak with a man from, Maldives, who has helped many people to discover the…
Read More1701 Franciacorta
When we visited 1701, they had just completed their 4 day bottling process, and although they were exhausted by their endeavour, they were still full of energy and passion when it came to showcasing their vineyards and range of Franciacorta to us. Using bees as markers for their vineyard, they explained how it’s an excellent…
Read MoreDiscovering Franciacorta
The whole world awaits patiently for a competitor to enter the fight against the behemoth that is Champagne, as English Bubbly builds its range, experience and knowledge to take on the fight in the next decade or two, it’s currently Franciacorta in Italy that strives to be the alternative for the Champagne lover. The people…
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