Prosecco DOC Consortium Launches Prosecco.wine

French Prosecco

The Prosecco Consortia is using the new domain name to improve accessibility to  information on Prosecco DOC/DOCG. Prosecco was granted Controlled Designation of Origin status on 17 July 2009 and, on 19 November of the same year, the Consorzio di Tutela del Prosecco DOC was set up. DOC is a Italian quality assurance designation for wine and…

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Furlan & Riedel Prosecco Superiore Gift Set

15 reasons why the new Furlan & Riedel Prosecco Superiore set is the perfect gift! It’s new! Launched in November 2015, so the likelihood of someone already having the set is extremely unlikely. Riedel make the best glasses in the world Riedel are known as the world’s leading manufacturer of glassware. Their glasses are beautifully…

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Romantic Bubbly Valentine’s Dates in London

London is going to be packed with things to do on Sunday 14th February with thousands of restaurants offering special deals. With so much to do, here’s a few things perfect for bubbly-lovers: Tower Bridge – £30.00 per couple The Tower Bridge is magical on Valentine’s Day and there’s likely to be a few proposals during the day. The walkways are being…

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Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly in Edinburgh

Scotland may be known for it’s top class whiskey, but the city isn’t short of great places to get a glass of sparkling wine. There’s pubs, restaurants and cocktails bars to suit all tastes, from contemporary to traditional – here’s just a few places to visit: Dragonfly – Visit Dragonfly is a unique and award-winning…

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Franciacorta vs Prosecco

We’ve seen how Prosecco has taken the sparkling wine industry by storm, even outselling Champagne in the UK. However, another Italian sparkling wine is gaining momentum: Franciacorta.  Franciacorta DOCG is grown in the Province of Brescia (Lombardy). There are 5,400 acres of DOCG vineyards and Franciacorta has had DOCG status since 1995. Even though they are both Italian sparkling wines, they are…

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Champagne Charlies Wine Bar, London

Ever on the lookout for new places to get a glass of bubbly? You can find Champagne Charlies tucked under the arches of Charring Cross in London. The interior, with wood panelling, exposed brick, intimate alcoves and candelit tables, make for a cosy yet rustic ambiance. As it’s a part of Davy’s Wine Bars, Champagne Charlies has an…

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Celebrity Interview: Carol Smillie

Celebrity Interview: Carol Smillie

Television presenting is the mainstay of Carol’s career and since her early days on Wheel of Fortune she has worked on a wide range of shows including The Travel Show, Summer Holiday and Holiday Swaps, followed by becoming the face of The National Lottery for three years. However, the show she will always be known…

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Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly in Leicester

Leicester, situated at the heart of the UK, is a vibrant town that’s seeing an influx of bars and restaurants opening recently – over 30 in the past year. Many of the new openings have taken over previously empty stores, bringing life back to some areas of the city. The city has a lot to…

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Prosecco Takes Action Against ‘Fake’ Versions

Prosecco has soared in popularity in recent years and has become the UK’s favourite bubbly with sales hitting £181.8 million last year compared with Champagne’s £141.3million. With its rising popularity, there comes imitators trying to make the most out of it. While the name Prosecco is protected, ‘fake’ versions have started appearing in Germany and Russia using secco on…

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