Posts Tagged ‘Franciacorta’
Bartender Made Cocktails – Fizz The Drinc
This article is made in collaboration with Amir Hindawi, an amazing Bartender in Italy. The Cocktail that you are about to make is one of Amir Hindawi’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes at Drinc. Cocktail & Conversation, in Milano, Lombardia, Italy. Let’s Meet The Bartender! “Hello everyone, my name is Hindawi Amir and I…
Read MoreInterview With A Sommelier – Suzan Akyun
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 article, I speak with a woman who has helped many people to discover the vast world…
Read MoreVilla Franciacorta, Passion and Savoir-Faire
Climate change is impacting all territories and activities linked to agriculture, including wine production. The rise of temperature and the more and more dramatic drought is the cause of the reduction of production, a decrease of acidity and an increase of sugar content (and the alcohol) with the consequences of imbalance in the structure of…
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 MoreThe Best of Italian Sparklers
Just today someone asked me what if I had to choose just one country to drink wine from and of course, my answer was, as always, Italy. It is not a difficult answer today for me as it comes with having made lots of painstaking sacrifices in order to cut my wine preferences to just…
Read More5 Rosés from 5 Countries
Universally loved and represented across the globe, rosé sparkling wines have that something a little more special, more romantic and more intriguing for many. Usually a touch more expensive than their white alternative, rosé will be more often or not for those extra special occasions especially when it comes to Champagne (and more recently Prosecco).…
Read MoreCurry & Bubbly
Time for your usual weekly curry? Move over beer, it’s time we treated ourselves to a glass of Champagne or sparkling wine with our meal and it tastes even better. The finer bubbles in sparkling wine stimulate the palate and the aromas of Champagne (and many other sparkling wines) compliment the delightful spices in Indian…
Read MoreSparkling Wines from Europe
Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, Crémant… there’s so many great sparkling wines being produced in Europe and it’s easier than ever to discover them all. The continent has a huge variety of styles, grapes and climates which make for some interesting tastes. The continent has some of the most famous sparkling wine regions in the world and…
Read MoreThere’s a Lesser-Known Italian Bubbly you Need to Try
It’s no wonder Prosecco has taken the UK by storm, with its light, fruity taste and affordable price. However, any enthusiastic Prosecco-lover would be missing out if they didn’t look a little south, to another area of Italy producing outstanding, yet lesser-known, sparkling wines. We’re talking about Franciacorta of course, one of Italy’s best-kept secrets.…
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