Sparkling Wine News
Hint of Spice Levels in Sparkling Wines
Spices come in many different forms and expressions with a long history attached. Be it from heat levels to colouring to a past showing connections to religious rituals and also including the likes of medicines, cosmetics and even perfume production. Nearly every kitchen will have a collection of spices to enhance food preparation and serving,…
Sea Breeze Levels in Sparkling Wines
The idea behind the Sea Breeze category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards is to identify those sparkling wines that conjure up the refreshing experience of the salty sea air you breathe as you take a walk on the beach on a breezy day. Surprising as it may seem, many wines, especially whites, give out…
Stefania & Christopher Episode 3: Prosecco Rosé
The Prosecco DOC production area is located in North East of Italy, and more precisely in the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region that includes four cities (Gorizia, Pordenone, Trieste and Udine) and in the Veneto Region, five provinces (Belluno, Padua, Treviso, Venice, Vicenza). It is certainly one of the most beautiful territories in the whole of Italy. History…
Ferrari Trento, the official toast of Formula 1®, steps onto the podium for the first time
Ferrari Trento, the official toast of Formula 1®, steps onto the podium for the first time at the “Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio del Made in Italy e dell’Emilia-Romagna 2021” We are delighted to share the first official images of Ferrari Trento, the new Official Toast of Formula 1®, being sprayed on the iconic Grand…
Battle of the Bubbly: Difference Between Champagne and Prosecco
For many people, Champagne or Prosecco is something that should be enjoyed on very special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, graduations and the list goes on. Drinking a bubbly such a fine bottle of the Champagne Cristal is considered a little glass of heaven and too much of an indulgence to waste it as a…
Creamy Levels in Sparkling Wines
Quite the opposite to the zesty and zingy style will be the ‘creamy’ description for sparkling wines, the more relaxing glass of bubbly, the take your time over to enjoy example which does call of the winemaker that little bit more effort and patience to achieve… Sparkling wines are ever so expressive in aromas and…
Spring Fling Sparkling Wines
Spring is here and the flowers are blooming, it’s a great time to enjoy a glass of Sparkling Wine, especially one that won a Gold Medal in the Spring Fling category at The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards 2020. This year Spring started on Saturday the 20th of March and it will end on…
The German Sekt
From inexpensive wine to luxurious consumer good Over many decades Sekt was nothing more than a bland sparkling wine produced with imported base wines. It took visionaries and enthusiasts to bring German Sekt on par with the best sparkling wines in the world. Sparkling wines (in German: Schaumweine) have a long tradition in Germany. At…
In the heart of the Goriška Brda: Bjana Winery
“The rolling hills, the many remote, untouched villages and their communities, the blanket of vineyards over the lush green land… Goriška Brda.” The Slovenian wine scene is a very exciting one for me. Most of this bubbling up energy for their wines I have is because so few others are familiar with them which enables…