Posts Tagged ‘Grapes’
Sons Of A Lesser God – Sparkling Wine From Uncommon Grapes: Durella
Are you ready to explore the zingy and zesty world of sparkling wines crafted from Durella grapes? Durella, predominantly cultivated in the Veneto region on the slopes of Monti Lessini, spanning the provinces of Verona and Vicenza, takes the spotlight in Monti Lessini Doc Durello Sparkling wine! With roots dating back to the 1700s under…
Read MoreDoes Prosecco Taste Like Champagne?
Let’s talk about Prosecco, how it tastes, is it the cheaper Champagne option or is it an entirely different experience altogether? Although Prosecco and Champagne are both Sparkling Wines, they are both made using different methods and different grapes, which does create two different tasting experiences. The answer to Does Prosecco Taste Like Champagne is…
Read MoreWhat Does ‘Grower Champagne’ Mean?
Grower Champagne can only be called a Grower Champagne if all the grapes used in producing your Champagne were grown on vines in your own vineyards/estate, rather then purchasing grapes from other third party vineyards. Grower Champagne is referred to in French as Récoltant-Manipulant Not all Champagne Houses have enough hectares of vines to meet…
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