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…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Umberto Rusciano

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 Italy, who has helped many people to discover the…

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Erbamat, 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…

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Conegliano 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,…

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Naked Cocktail

Get a taste of the purest form, the naked expression, using natural ingredients, from both England and Italy, and combining them with smooth, subtly creamy coconut milk. The Sparkling Wine – Ventiventi Ventiventi means 2020 in Italian. They planted their first vines in the wine-growing district of north Modena in 2016, using the classic method…

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JAYA’S New Nectar

Since 2020, JAYA has offered three vintages: JAYA dei Colli Prosecco Superiore DOCG, JAYA Brut DOC and JAYA Spumante. The big news this year is JAYA Rosé, a wine made with the same care and passion as their others. “Our JAYA Rosé is an elegant and refined sparkling wine, revealing subtle aromas of red fruits,…

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