Posts Tagged ‘Prosecco’
A Superior Glass for Prosecco Superiore
The last time I was at Riedel UK testing my sparkling Furlan Rosé the photographer arrived and the wine ended up warm. That meant we (Steve McGraw, MD of Riedel UK and I) had to repeat the test and taste the Rosé again, shame that! Recently, Steve and I carried out further testing of my…
Read MoreProsecco is First Choice of Drink in London
A recent survey shows that 13% of London drinkers said they would pick Prosecco as their first choice of drink, with Champagne coming in fourth at just under 11%. Prosecco sales in the UK doubled last year, to £181.8 million and with bottles of Prosecco costing on average £6.49, compared with £16.23 for a bottle for Champagne, you…
Read MoreBisol – Finest Prosecco from Italy
Bisol is a name intrinsically associated with the history of Prosecco. Their tradition is intimately linked to the Valdobbiadene territory by roots that stretch back to 1542, when the Bisol family first began cultivating grapes. Today, Gianluca Bisol is the acting president and CEO and his brother, Desiderio, holds the position of Chief Enologist and Technical Director. Together…
Read MoreJEIO Colmei Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry
“Colmei” is a dialect word indicating the tops of the hills to the best vineyard. The Bisol family owns these wonderful hills extreme north of the Province of Treviso, close to the pre-Alpine mountains. The most prestigious, at an average height of 250 meters above sea level these vineyards of Glera grape give very tasty…
Read MoreProsecco Shortage? What Shortage?
Prosecco has been in the spotlight recently, with the apparent news of a global shortage. This we’re led to believe is to due to over demand and bad weather, but could it have been an elaborate marketing ploy? 2014 was a bad year for the Prosecco vineyards, grapes grown in the DOC flatlands of the Prosecco-producing region north…
Read MoreMission Impossible: The Hunt for Rosé Prosecco
Have you ever wondered why Rosé Prosecco is so hard to find? Well it doesn’t exist that’s why! Something I didn’t know when starting to search for a pink Prosecco. I was aware of Rosé Champagne, Rosé Cava and occasionally had seen a Rosé Prosecco on a wine list. A pink Prosecco in my range…
Read MoreCapturing the hearts of Prosecco lovers
Prosecco and sparkling wine specialist importer, Just Perfect Wines, is launching an exclusive range of premium ‘Prosecco’ and other wine-themed ceramic hanging hearts, recognising the growing love for Prosecco and sparkling wine in the UK. Stoke-on-Trent based Just Perfect Wines, has teamed up with another local company, Dimbleby Ceramics, who have produced the stunning ceramic…
Read MoreEnrica Rocca Prosecco Superiore DOCG
Enrica Rocca Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut A delicate colour, with a floral aroma and hints of vanilla, almond and melon. The taste is delicate and smooth, making it easy to drink and would make a great aperitif. Enrica Rocca Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry A delicate colour, with a fruity aroma of apples, pears and…
Read MoreThe Rise of Prosecco
Prosecco is becoming more and more popular and there is definitely a new trend for enjoying Prosecco as an everyday drink rather than enjoying it only on special occasions. Recent market research has shown that shoppers in Britain spent more on Prosecco than Champagne for the first time last year with £181.8million spent on Prosecco, compared to…
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