Posts Tagged ‘italian’
Discovering 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…
Read MoreErbamat, The Fourth Grape of Franciacorta
Since 2017 the Production Regulations (Disciplinare di Produzione) provides for the possibility of using also Erbamat grape to produce Franciacorta together with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc. It’s allowed to use Erbamat in blending up to a maximum of 10% in all types of Franciacorta except for the Saten. Erbamat is an autochthonous grape…
Read MoreTrento D.O.C – A Sparkling Journey Through Italian Excellence
Italy is renowned for its incredible wines, and one region that truly stands out is Trento. Located in the picturesque Trentino-Alto Adige region, Trento was voted Wine Region of the Year in 2020 but it still remains a hidden gem for many sparkling wine enthusiasts. Trento D.O.C wines have a long and storied history that…
Read MoreMoscato d’Asti or Asti Spumante, Whats The Difference?
Summer is coming! Time to enjoy a refreshing glass of sparkling wine on a terrace, at the beach, in your own backyard or balcony. Of course we all know Prosecco, Champagne and Cava, but have you ever thought of buying a sparkling Asti wine? Moscato d’Asti or Asti Spumante? The namesake of both wines is…
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 MoreStrawberry Blush Cocktail
Delicate and creamy strawberries are greeted by the gentle touch of bubbly and a warming touch of gin, and all this while enjoying the company of a beautiful lady or handsome fella. The Strawberry Blush Cocktail has been crafted with Cantina Rotaliana’s Gold Medal winning Rosé, in the First Date category in the Glass of…
Read MoreBlueberry Steel Cocktail
After a long hard day working, whether it be in the mines, on the road or behind a desk, we all need to rewind and rejuvenate our energy, lots of us like to have a good drink after a long day, so why not combine that drink with a tasty and healthy character? If you…
Read MorePassionate Passion Fruit Cocktail
Welcome to the Passionate Passion Fruit Cocktail, a Cocktail so Passionate that it will require you to split the Passion Fruit in half to release some of that overflowing Passion. In all seriousness, the Passionate Passion Fruit Cocktail is a Passion project, created from my Passion for Passion Fruit, so I hope you enjoy Glass…
Read MoreThe Prosecco War Heats Up
With negotiators seeking to finalize a free trade agreement between Australia and the European Union before a mid 2023 deadline, conflict over use of the term Prosecco by Australia’s wine industry has (again) emerged as a major sticking point. The proposed free trade agreement will significantly improve Australia’s access to the large and wealthy European…
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