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Son Of A Lesser God: Sparkling Wines From Almost Unknown Grapes – Magliocco
At the 2025 edition of the Notte Rosa del Vino in Trebisacce, I met a woman whose presence alone could light up the event: Rita Bilotti, the driving force behind Serragiumenta. A woman of vision, strength, and unmistakable charm, Rita embodies the values of tradition and innovation that shape her land and her wines. Among…
Read MoreSon Of A Lesser God: Baratuciat, An Interesting White Variety For Refreshing Sparkling Wines In Piedmont
Recently in Turin, I met Mrs Valentina Peracino, the president of the Associazione Tutela del Baratuciat e Vitigni Minori. This association was born in 2019, initially to give a voice to a group of small producers of baratuciat who were outside the borders of the Val di Susa, who hoped for an expansion of the…
Read MoreSon Of A Lesser God: Sparkling Wines From Almost Unknown Grapes
Aurelia Classic Method Sparkling Wine, Andrea Bruzzone Winery During a wine fair held in Genoa on February 2nd and 3rd, Andrea Bruzzone presented a unique Classic Method sparkling wine, a collective expression of the white grape varieties grown in Liguria. A blend of grapes that takes you on a journey through this long and narrow…
Read MoreSon Of A Lesser God: Sparkling Wines From Almost Unknown Grapes: Montonico
Montonico Bianco is an ancient Italian grape variety with deep roots in the heart of Abruzzo, a region renowned for its rich winemaking traditions and indigenous grape varieties. For its long history and unique characteristics, it represents a vital part of the biodiversity of Abruzzo’s viticulture. The origins of Montonico Bianco probably date back to…
Read MoreSon Of A Lesser God: Sparkling Wines From Almost Unknown Grapes: Prie’ Blanc
The Prié blanc is an indigenous white grape variety from the Aosta Valley with uncertain origins. It might originate from the Savoie or Valais regions, but its presence in the Aosta Valley dates back a very long time, where it has undergone genetic mutations that have led to its current characteristics. It is mainly cultivated…
Read MoreSon Of A Lesser God: Sparkling Wines From Almost Unknown Grapes: Nerello Mascalese
Our journey to discover sparkling wines made from lesser-known grapes takes us to Sicily, and more precisely to Mount Etna, where the indigenous Nerello Mascalese grape grows. This grape is undoubtedly the undisputed protagonist of Etna Rosso DOC and also contributes 40-50% to the DOC Faro blend. It is well-suited for sparkling wine production. Nerello…
Read MoreSons Of A Lesser God – Sparkling Wine From Uncommon Grapes: Durella
Are you ready to explore the zingy and zesty world of sparkling wines crafted from Durella grapes? Durella, predominantly cultivated in the Veneto region on the slopes of Monti Lessini, spanning the provinces of Verona and Vicenza, takes the spotlight in Monti Lessini Doc Durello Sparkling wine! With roots dating back to the 1700s under…
Read MoreSon Of A Lesser God: Sparkling Wines From Pretty Unknown Grapes – Caprettone
Campania has really a treasure, if you consider the richness and the varieties of native grapes! Their names are sometimes funny and often refer to animals. Caprettone is one of those because it means ‘Big Goat’. It is a very vigorous vine and the shape of the bunch reminds you of the goat’s beard. It…
Read MoreSon Of A Lesser God: Sparkling Wines From Almost Unknown Grapes: Sagrantino
Do You Know The Sagrantino Grape? You probably know this red variety for the powerful wines with burly tannins, deep color and fruity and spicy olfactory features. It isn’t a pretty unknown grape but it is very interesting and unusual the evidence that a lot of wineries in Montefalco have started producing sparkling classic method…
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