Posts Tagged ‘Prosecco’
Nino Franco Grave di Stecca
100% Glera (traditionally called Prosecco), exclusively from an ancient origin vineyard, named “Grave di Stecca”, a clos on the slopes of Prealpi, just near the town center. The vineyard, exposed to south and partly screened by a huge park, enjoys a particular micro-climate. Colour: Brilliant pale straw coloured. Plenty of fine softly arising bubbles Tasting…
Read MoreNino Franco Rustico
Nino Franco Rustico Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG 100% Glera (traditionally called Prosecco) from classic production area hillside vineyards situated at medium to high altitude. Colour: Straw-coloured, bright. Tasting Notes: Fruity and flowery, evident notes of Williams pear and white flowers. At the palate, soft texture; delicate and crystal-like. Food Pairing: Finger food,” tapas,” light hors…
Read MoreZonin Prosecco
Zonin Prosecco is a varietal wine made from the Prosecco grape which is native to the Veneto region. There, the Zonin family owns the largest Prosecco vineyards in Italy and it is from these vineyards that the fruit for Prosecco is sourced. This control over all aspects of the production from vineyard to glass allows…
Read MoreProsecco Today…and a Special Prosecco
The first time that I can remember drinking Prosecco was in Tuscany, over 25 years ago. It was a warm summer afternoon, and we had lunch at an elegant restaurant. First we were escorted to the restaurant’s terrace, and amidst the chirping birds, without our asking, we were served a chilled Prosecco. Needless to say–being…
Read MoreProsecco… “what a mess, is it because I love you?”
In the 80s, there was an Italian band that sang “Che confusione, Sarà perché ti amo” (What a mess, is it because I love you?). You can rarely find a song’s title so perfectly close to the wine world. It’s been a while since we’ve been thinking about expressing ourselves and telling the world what we…
Read MoreWhy Prosecco DOC is not a good business for small producers
This morning I came across another article that writes about the Prosecco’s success story. To be honest I am a bit tired of all these articles because they all show big nice positive numbers, but none tells the story from the producers’ point of view, who actually struggle to make it. No one writes about…
Read MoreStrawberry Risotto? Prosecco Perfect Summer Time
The Summer Time Strawberry Season is always a great time to make Strawberry Risotto. This recipe is from La Famiglia the classic London Italian restaurant and in memory of the wonderful Alvaro Maccioni www.lafamiglia.co.uk Think Tennis -Wimbledon Classic lunches, brunches, garden parties The perfect lunch time adaptation of the strawberries and cream Wimbledon idea and yes…
Read MoreFaìve Rosé Brut Sparkling Time
Faìve Rosé Brut Pronunciation: Fie-EE-vay Faive, from the Venetian dialect, are the embers and sparks rising towards the sky from a great fire, lightly and freely carried by the wind. All seasons, All places A sparkling wine from red grapes and cold contact of must with skins to add colour. Salami, Shrimp, Spicy, Salty, Grilled…
Read MoreLoredan Gasparini – Venegazzù ~ Prosecco
Asolo prosecco superiore DOCG – extra dry This vine’s variety is with no doubt the most traditional and widespread reality in the territory of the Montello and the hills surrounding Asolo (North of Venice). The Azienda Agricola Loredan Gasparini has been cultivating it for many years in a typical hilly area (150-300m. a.s.l.). The grapes…
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