Posts Tagged ‘Prosecco’
Drinking Prosecco Naked – Is that you?
A catchy title will lead many to read on, though to be honest, in my opinion, many people will still be drinking Prosecco more or less naked in that the label means very little to those consuming it, it is all about what lays inside. Fair enough I suppose, as long as it says Prosecco…
Read MoreProsecco DOC Harvest 2018
As we draw closer to the final wine harvests of the year, the Tutelary Consortium for Prosecco DOC is anticipating one of the best productions for the Italian sparkling wine after near to perfect conditions continue. Stefano Zanette, the President of the Consortium describes the conditions for all the grapes used in the production of…
Read MoreProsecco Salatin: Tradition and innovation with eco-sustainability
When your family has lived in the region for over 500 years then you can certainly trust that knowledge of the land and seasons is very much at the heart of a family that produces its own wines: “We have lived in the land of wine for over five hundred years.We transform work and experience…
Read MoreInterview with Sommelier Michele Longari
Tell us about Prosecco Prosecco is mainly divided into two different appellations: Prosecco DOC and DOCG. The Prosecco DOC is produced from 9 provinces spanning the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia regions and, at the present, it is the Prosecco easiest to be found on the UK market. The province of Treviso is the heart…
Read MoreEnjoy Sparkling Wine with Pasta
We all love pasta, (and those in the know love it al dente) but how many of us go further and check the quality of the product itself? If you know about wine, you’ll laugh at German Liebfraumilch – and if you know about food you’ll avoid popular brands of inferior pasta. In the wine…
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be President of Prosecco Superiore region?
“You must have one of the most desirable jobs in the world!” I asked Innocente Nardi, President of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G. Consortium, during a lunch at the fabulous Salis Rsitorante Enoteca with its breathtaking views over the Cartizze region. “I am very proud to hold this position. I am also very proud…
Read MoreA visit to Ca’Salina Prosecco
Characters in the wine industry are always important and at Ca’Salina there is a most pleasant and welcoming one in Mr Gregorio Bortolin who is the current owner of this winery in heart of the Valdobbiadene DOCG zone. As we were driving to see Gregorio Bortolin, who I had never met before, Renata from the Prosecco Consortium alerted me that I…
Read MoreA visit to Bisol Prosecco
It most certainly ranks as one of life greatest pleasures when you are sat enjoying a glass of Prosecco way up in the hills of Cartizze and this is exactly where I was most fortunate to spend a lazy afternoon with Gianluca Bisol who is the current president and CEO of Bisol Prosecco. What makes this Prosecco label…
Read MoreA visit to Villa Sandi Prosecco
If you have never been there then I must say to you that the Prosecco region is really worth a visit and especially if you are keen on wine tourism. This world famous sparkling wine name holds for me some of the most breathtaking views in the world of wine, it is simply a dreamy…
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