On the commercial growing side, there are now approximately 500 vineyards across the country each producing improving in quality wines (mostly sparkling) with many located in southern counties. There are countless fields full of grapevines across the country with highly experienced winemakers giving us medal winning wines to choose from.

Potted Vines in your Garden

When it comes to growing grapevines at home then we can be quite confident that we can likewise be as successful as the professionals. If it is simply grape harvesting then yes we can grow grapes in our gardens when we follow some basic guidelines:

• Can I plant grape seeds? Well yes you can and if you grow them indoors or within a greenhouse initially then there is no reason why you can not plant a grape seed and see the fruits of your green finger labour.
• What grapes (grapevine) can I plant in England? We can split grapevines in to two sections which as ‘wine grapes’ and ‘dessert grapes’. There are many varieties you can choose from that will be white (light green) or black (very dark red) and it is advisable that you check which will suit your climate (location) then best. Many garden centres will stock grapevines so it is best to ask their advice for your location.
• Where to plant grapevines? Outdoors is the most popular location and this can be either in large pots or in the ground. You can also plant vines in greenhouse / conservatory. A well drained soil is the best place to plant them and during the dormant months for the grapevine (October to March). Choose a spot that is warm, sheltered, and receives good sunlight – avoid windy locations.
• How to plant grapevines: They will ideally already be of around 30cm in height and the stem at least pencil size thickness. The best months for planting are February and March. Place them in to the ground (ideally with general purpose fertiliser) and be sure to unpack the roots when replacing back the soil. Have in place a support system for the vines so they can be trained. If planting multiple vines you should give them a spacing of 1 metre between each.
• How to maintain grapevines: As with many plants, it is all about the maintenance from watering to pruning. Though grapevines are known for being quite robust plants and perform better when challenged, they do require care and attention as they are also quite vulnerable. Some grapevines are known to live up to 100 years or more though most cases will see them with a lifetime of 25-35 years (especially for harvesting of grapes). Make sure that you train your grapevine upwards initially and then how you wish from there (always remember that the more stems / leaves you have then the more energy the vine will have to distribute to them over your grapes). Pruning is important as the vine grows so that you can steer the vine in the direction you require (removing unwanted shoots) and removal of a % of leaves will also put attention / energy to growth. Water at least weekly and especially during dry months.  Keep a watch out for fungal diseases and insects which will mostly be evident on the leaves and grapes.

Common Problems – From RHS.org.uk

“Grapevines are prone to fungal diseases including powdery mildew (especially in hot, dry weather or in crowded sites with poor air circulation), grey mould (Botrytis) and downy mildew.

Birds and wasps can severely damage crops. Other potential pests include brown scale, woolly vine or currant scale and the fruit fly spotted wing drosophila (SWD).

Vines are also susceptible to nutrient deficiencies, particularly magnesium deficiency, and the physiological disorder shanking.”

An easy to create Cocktail that requires Sparkling Wine and a sweet almost eggnog-like spirit, Warninks Advocaat, so let’s build our snowball…

The Sparkling Wine

The vineyards of Casa Gheller are located in the Trevisan hills in the classic Valdobbiadene DOC area, which is well known for the production of Prosecco.

Casa Gheller – Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry – Tasting Notes

Aroma “Ripe yellow fruits honeysuckle and yellow floral aromas.”

Flavour “Sweet ripe yellow fruits, yellow floral, apricot, peaches and honeysuckle on the palate.”

This Prosecco Won a Bronze Medal in the Summer Days Category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021

The Cocktail

Ingredients

• Sparkling Wine
• Warninks Advocaat 
• Lemon Juice
• Sugar

How To Make The Christmas Snowball Cocktail 

1. Run a Lemon around the rim of your glass.
2. Dip it into Sugar.
3. Pour in 50mls of Advocaat.
4. Top up with Sparkling Wine.

Tasting Notes – “A dessert in a glass, creamy eggnog, marzipan and honey.”

How much do you know about your local supermarket? Here’s a little bit about Aldi you might not have known: Aldi was founded in 1946 in the city of Essen in Germany, it was created by two brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht, as of today there are now over 11,000 stores spread across 20 different countries. Aldi are going to invest over £1.3 billion by 2023 with the goal to open 100 new stores by 2023. Over 900 of their stores are in the UK.

Most of us love a good drink over the holiday’s, whether it be some bubbly, gin, rum, whiskey, or eggnog, but what about some cocktails, with it being the Christmas season, now is the perfect time to create some Christmas Fizz Cocktails, so let’s look at Aldi’s selection. When I say that Aldi has a great selection of spirits and liqueurs to choose from this Christmas, I seriously mean it, just take a look at their Gin section. They have so many craft gins which would be a delight to enjoy over Christmas, like Spiced Plum and Clementine, Mulled Berry and Cranberry and Spiced Biscuit to name a few.

As many of us have different tastes, I’ve got here a Gin, Rum and Whiskey, I’ve picked a bottle of Prosecco and created 3 different unique Christmas Cocktails using Aldi’s Gin, Rum and Whisky,  if any of them appeal to you, you’ll be able to enjoy them over Christmas.

Montelvini

Montelvini has been around for 135 years, owned by the Serena family, the current owner, Armando Serena has been President of Montelvini since 1968, located in a small region in Montello in Italy, the Serena family has dedicated themselves to producing wine with skill and passion.

Montelvini – Serenitatis Asolo Prosecco Superiore Extra Brut Millesimato 2020 – Tasting Notes

Aroma “Lively floral, chalky apricot, honeysuckle, garden herbs and light green pear on the aroma.”

Flavour “A very pleasant combination of dry flavours, including green apple, green pear, white floral and chalky citrus.”

The Gin – Spiced Plum and Clementine

Gin Tasting Notes: “A wonderful expression of clementine, it brings to mind the orange aroma from Terry’s Chocolate Orange. I also get Christmas greenery, like Holly and Christmas tree.
A perfectly crafted fusion of plum and clementine, it’s sweet from what tastes like the ripeness of the fruits picked at the absolutely perfect time, perfectly balanced.”

Gin Fizz Cocktail: “Initially greeted with fresh plum then followed by clementine on the aroma. Plum and Clementine, with chalky citrus and white floral on the palate.”

How To Make The Christmas Plum Cocktail

1. Pour in 15mls of Spiced Plum and Clementine Gin.
2. Top up with 100mls of Sparkling Wine.
3. Place in an Orange Slice.
4. Chop up half a Plum and place it into your glass for the final garnish.

The Whisky – Highland Black – 8 Years Old

Whisky Tasting Notes: “Cinnamon, toffee and cooked banana on the aroma. Oaky Wood, malt, dark chocolate, fudge, vanilla and sticky toffee pudding flavours.”

Whisky Fizz Cocktail: “Toasty lemon aromas. A creamy citrus driven cocktail, with an undertone of malt, dark chocolate and fudge from the Whiskey.”

How To Make The Rocky Highlands Cocktail

1. Fill your glass with Ice Cubes.
2. Pour in 25mls of Highland Black Whiskey.
3. Top up with 100mls of Sparkling Wine.
4. Add in a Lemon Wheel to finish.

The Rum – Old Hopking – Spiced Gold

Rum Tasting Notes: “Smooth and creamy banana and Caribbean spice, banana spice cake with whipped cream on top on the aroma. A smooth creamy vanilla and Caribbean spice, a wonderful balance of a younger and vibrant and old and elegant Rum, it’s warming and smooth, a fantastic experience for the price.”

Rum Cocktail: “Moroccan Almond, almond cake on the aroma. A drying taste of almond, hints of Caribbean spice, paired with chalky and white floral from the Sparkling Wine on the palate.”

How To Make The Almond Voyage Cocktail

1. Pour in 20mls of your Old Hopking Rum.
2. Place 2 drops of Moroccan Almond into your glass.
3. Top up with 100mls of Sparkling Wine.

If these Fizz Cocktails aren’t to your liking, then check out Christmas Liqueurs From Aldi or Fizzy Liqueur Cocktails From Aldi.

We’ve got plenty of other Christmas showstopper articles coming up, so stick around, but if we don’t see you again, have a Very Merry Christmas from Glass of Bubbly.

Merry Christmas Everyone

Christmas time is the busiest time globally for sparkling wine sales thanks to the many festive get togethers we have planned both at home, work and in bars/restaurants and not forgetting New Years Eve celebrations as we welcome in the year 2022.

“It is said that we enjoy some 200 million glasses of Champagne at Christmas and this number is greatly added to as we lead up to and enjoy New Years Eve celebrations – Champagne (or any other sparkling wine) is the one wine that can identity mostly with celebrations so it is unexpected that sales peak each year over the Christmas period.”

We must not forget that sparkling wine is not purely Champagne, in fact, this small region of France (despite having global fame) is only a smaller percentage of the global sparkling wine production each year. We are all familiar with Prosecco (Italy) though we also are able to enjoy the fizzy delights from England, Spain (Cava), South Africa (Cap Classic), Slovenia, Cremant (France), Canada, USA, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and much more.

So, what about some fabulous sparkling wines for Christmas 2021? I say let’s rock & roll with some Trophy Winning English sparklers to get the mood firmly in the swing:

Voted the world’s best sparkling wine in 2021! Fox & Fox – 2015 Paxton & Whitfield Blend

Fox & Fox Paxton Whitfield 2015 Vintage

Where to purchase: (£35.00/75cl) and available online from www.paxtonandwhitfield.co.uk and from its three stores in Jermyn Street, London, Cale Street, London and Bath.

Camel Valley – 2019 Pinot Noir Rose Brut

Camel Valley Rosé Brut

Where to purchase: £36 a bottle from the Camel Valley website.

Bolney Wine Estate – Cuvée Rosé 2018

Bolney Rosé Cuvee

Where to purchase: £38 per bottle via the Bolney Wine Estate website.

Fox & Fox – Mosaic 2015

Fox & Fox Mosaic 2015

Where to purchase: £29 from the Fox & Fox website.

Biddenden Vineyards – Gribble Bridge Ortega Demi-Sec 2019

Biddenden Vineyards – Gribble Bridge Ortega Demi-Sec 2019

Where to purchase: £24.80 via the Biddenden Vineyards website.

Surprisingly, there are already lots of articles on this exact subject and debates especially from people wanting to know if wine holds any health / medical benefits from helping to give you a healthier heart to improving your skin.

Firstly, we should take a look at Prosecco and run through some basic facts on this ever popular sparkling wine:

• Prosecco is only produced in the northern area of Italy most in and around / north of Venice.
• Approximately 450 million bottles are produced annually.
• You can now purchase Rosé Prosecco (up until 2020 there was only white Prosecco).
• 85% of the wine must be made from the Glera grape to include Rosé Prosecco which requires an additional 10 to 15% to be Pinot Noir.
• Prosecco usually has slightly less alcohol compared to Champagne, 11% to 11.5% compared to 12% to 12.5%.
• Prosecco is made via the tank method (Charmat) which sees both fermentations taking place in the tank (second fermentation in the bottle for Champagne).

Prosecco will generally offer floral and pear / apple aromas along with similar flavours. The wine is light, fresh and fruity.

Does Prosecco have any Health Benefits?

Now that we know Prosecco that little bit more we should set about discussing what health benefits it offers. We mostly get to hear about red wine when we think about wine & health and that it is good for the heart – Though my extensive research online from varied accredited and user generated information websites can have a conflict of opinion.

Example headlines include:

‘Glass of red wine a day keeps diabetes at bay‘ – Royal Society of Chemistry

‘A glass of red wine a day could stave off a heart attack or stroke, scientists say‘ – Mirror.co.uk

‘Extra glass of wine a day could shorten your life by 30 minutes‘ – Recover Alaska

‘Red wine may be good for eye health‘ – Eye Clinic London

‘Red wine may not be good for you after all, doctors reveal‘ – The Independent

‘Red wine increases friendly gut bacteria, boosts immune system‘ – Chris Woollams Health Watch

Prosecco can help with reducing your stress levels and much more…

In most articles, it is a positive on wine for health benefits with subjects stretching from stronger hair to improving fertility in men. You will also gather many conflicting bits of information when doing your research where for instance one medical themed website will say wine is good for the heart whereas another will say that wine causes heart problems.

Prosecco contains polyphenols (which translates to plant chemicals holding antioxidant properties) which are said to lower blood pressure and improve your circulation. Another offering in Prosecco is the flavonoids which have antioxidant properties that can help prevent cancer.

Scientists at the University of Reading have shown that the few phenolic compounds found in Prosecco can improve spatial memory, which is responsible for recording information about one’s environment and storing the information for future navigation.

Another topic covered is our skin. Prosecco, once again thanks to the antioxidants, acts to detoxify our skin helping to maintain a more even skin tone to include combating the likes of oily skin.

Antioxidants come into play again when it comes to helping our heart health by improving our blood flow, strengthening blood vessels, protecting against cholesterol build up and preventing clots.

If we include sex in the category for health then Prosecco comes up trumps again in that it holds an important antioxidant character which is said to initiate nitric oxide in our blood which relaxes artery walls – This is said to increase our blood flow down south, creating feelings of sexual excitement.

Today, the 3rd of December 2021 is Elf Day, it was created by the Alzheimer’s Society with the aim to get everyone into the Christmas spirit as well as to raise money to help tackle dementia. They encourage you to dress up as much or as little as you want, it’s a brilliant idea, as Santa always welcomes a helping hand over this joyful season, because not everyone is always able to look forward to Christmas as much as they’d like.

With our Elf ears and hats on, it’s time to enjoy a glass of bubbly with the most loved and joyful workforce in the world.

Let’s start with some simple questions, It’s not often you’re sat in front of a real elf.

You: What kind of music do you like best?

Elf: Wrap music.

You: What was the first thing you learned at school?

Elf: The elf-abet.

You: Did Rudolph go to school?

Elf: No. He was Elf-taught.

Maybe we should pop open our first bottle of bubbly, this bottle has a very fitting green label to start us off, Motzenbacker, which won a Gold medal winner in the Oaky & Toasty category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021.

Motzenbäcker – Kalkstein Riesling Brut – Tasting Notes

Motzenbäcker has a history dating back to 1758, currently, 4 generations of the Menger-Krug family is helping in creating Motzenbäckers Sparkling Wines, they all have their own specialist fields and gift new ideas to their Wine & Sparkling Wine, they all reside in the wine estate Krug´scher Hof and Motzenbäcker.

Aroma “Green fruits, grassy, creamy petroleum, touch of toast on the nose.”

Flavour “Fresh and fruity, green fruits, added grass / nettles / lime flavours.”

Elf: Hey, do you want to hear a joke?

You: Sure!

Elf: How many elves does it take to change a light bulb?

You: I don’t know.

Elf: Ten, One to change it and nine to stand on one another’s shoulders.

Let’s open our second bottle, Lumiére – Delaware, a Sparkling Wine from Japan, which won a Silver Medal in the Topical Burst Category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021.

Lumiére – Delaware 2019 – Tasting Notes

Founded by Tokugi Furiya in 1885, this Japanese winery is currently being run by Shigeki Kida, their 5th generation of winemakers. World famous for its quality Japanese wines, Lumiere is a winery located some 110 km from Tokyo to the west. All grapes are picked by hand and their sparkling wines are of the traditional method style.

Aroma “Tropical burst on the nose, banana, green fruits, pastry.”

Flavour “Dry and citrus style initially with dry tropical length.”

Elf: Do you want to know why the dyslexic elf got fired?

You: Why?

Elf: Because he kept writing “From Satan” on every present.

You: One final question, what would be your favourtie Cocktail?

Elf: That would be an ‘Elf on the Beach’.

A delightful conversation with one of Santa’s little helpers, to finish off this experience, let’s pop open a bottle of Villa Sandi to toast not just the big man himself, but to every single little helper that keeps the Christmas spirit alive and creates all the toys for every child across the globe.

Villa Sandi – Prosecco DOC Brut Il Fresco Biologico Organic – Tasting Notes

Located in the picturesque region of Prosecco, with Villa Sandi having a foothold in the region since 1622, thanks to the Moretti Polegato family, for several generations they have dedicated their time producing and sharing their wines and Proseccos around the world.

Aroma “Baked apples, green apples, grass, a sprinkling of lime / lemon zest in aromas.”

Flavour “Fruity flavours, nice and silky style – apples mostly with hints of ripe green pears.”

Merry Christmas Elf-ry0ne

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This is an exciting box to receive in the post, most of us love a bottle of Prosecco, but to add to that, get all the ingredients you need to create a delicious cocktail as well, now that sounds perfect.

Opening the box you see a beautiful design of a fox’s face, along with the hashtag, #FreeTheFox, it’s nicely presented inside, providing everything you need to create your own Christmas Spritz Cocktail, the only thing you need to provide is the glass and ice.

The Pale Fox Prosecco

The Pale Fox Prosecco brand was created by two English men on a late summer’s afternoon in 2018, in a forgotten corner of northern Italy, where the Venetian coastal plain rises to form the first foothills of the Alps, lies the Valle delle Volpi or Valley of the Foxes. Located in the exclusive Superiore DOCG region of Asolo-Montello, where according to legend, the foxes gather to play in the pale moonlight among the vines where pale grapes grow, the two English wine enthusiasts tasted some sparkling wine from the region, which inspired them to create their own brand, gaining inspiration for their name thanks to the Foxes meeting up by the Pale grapes on the vines in the Pale moonlight.

They control the yield of each harvest, making sure they prioritize quality over quantity, only picking the best grapes. Pale Fox put in a lot of effort to make sure they are sustainable, with only using 100% renewable energy sources, from both solar and hydro-electric energy, they have also partnered with Ecologi to plant a tree every time they place an order. Pale Fox can also proudly states that they are 100% plant-based, making them 100% Vegan friendly. For an added bonus they don’t add in a lot of added sugar, allowing the Prosecco to do the talking and making each glass only 75 Kcal.

Most Prosecco’s undergo 30 days of secondary fermentation, but Pale Fox decided they wanted to extend that time to 90 days, resulting in what they believe is an infinitely more complex flavour and finer, more persistent bubbles, let’s try it and see if those extra 60 days are worth the wait.

Aroma “A very smooth aroma of green apples, soft citrus, ripe yellow fruits, floral notes with a sweetness on the aroma.”

Flavour “An expressive array of flavours, ranging from fresh orchard fruits, white floral, pink salmon and honeysuckle, it’s smooth with a sherbety kick.”

Christmas Spritz Cocktail

Ingredients

• Pale Fox Prosecco
• Bitter Amaro
• Cranberry Syrup
• Sparkling Water
• Dried Orange

How To Make the Christmas Spritz Cocktail

1. Add ice to a large wine glass.
2. Add 20mls of Bitter Amaro.
3. Add 15mls of Cranberry Juice.
4. Pour in 125mls of chilled Prosecco to your glass.
5. Top with a dash of Sparkling Water.
6. Then garnish with some orange wheel garnish.

Tasting Notes

Aroma “A Cranberry and orange, with a touch of bitter amaro on the aroma., which gives it those herbal notes.”

Flavour “A cool refreshing cocktail, an inital sweet touch from the Cranberry syrup, which flows into a light orange/herbal bitters flavour, combined with a crispt Fruity touch from the Prosecco.”

After enjoying that delicious cocktail, why not enjoy the final little treat they’ve included in the box for you, a little biscuit to complete the whole experience, if this sounds like an interesting experience or even a gift for someone you love this Christmas, you can check out this set right here.

Even though Rosé Prosecco hasn’t been around for very long, we still have an outstanding selection to choose from, including Rosés from Villa Sandi, Montelivin and Giusti, which we will most defiantly taste very soon.

Although Rosé Prosecco is fairly new, the idea for it was first mentioned in 2009 by Polegato, a winemaker, he had this to say about the creation of Rosé Prosecco:

“I told the consortium that we should have the opportunity to make a Prosecco DOC Rosé as well,” he remembered. “But I was the only one at the time who wanted to add it to the DOC. But other producers weren’t ready at the time. Now, 11 years later, everyone wants a Prosecco DOC Rosé and everyone is waiting for one. All the great sparkling wine appellations of the world have rosé and we should have one, too. And our clients have been waiting for it as well. So it’s a big moment for me personally.”

But like anything to do with Sparkling Wine, there are regulations that include:

– The wines must be made with a min. of 85% Glera grapes and 10-15% Pinot Noir.
– The Martinotti/Charmat method must be used for the second fermentation and the wines must be aged on their lees for a minimum of 60 days.
– The wines will be classified as brut nature, brut, and extra dry.
– The colour must be a ‘brilliant, more or less intense rose hue’ and the wines must have a lingering effervescence.
– The wines must be vintage dated with the name ‘Millesimato’.
– Wineries will be allowed to sell their wines on January 1 of the year following the harvest.

Rosé Prosecco did very well at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021, bringing home a Trophy and several Gold Medals, the fairly new Rosé Proescco’s have hit the ground running and can only get even better, they were loved among the judges and are loved amongst those who have had the pleasure to enjoy a bottle.

Now let’s pop open the Rosé Prosecco’s themselves, see how different wineries have their own style, flavours and aromas that make each Rosé Prosecco unique.

Villa Sandi

Villa Sandi produces what seems to be like an endless supply of Prosecco, but without ever compromising on quality, no matter what bottle you decide to pick up, especially including their outstanding Trophy Winning Rosé Prosseco, you will get an enjoyable experience,

Located in the picturesque region of Prosecco, with Villa Sandi having a foothold in the region since 1622, thanks to their Palladian-style Villa located among the green hills of the Marca Trevigiana, the Moretti Polegato family, for several generations have dedicated their time producing and sharing their wines and Proseccos around the world.

You can explore The Sparkling Wines of Villa Sandi right here on Glass of Bubbly to see what else they offer.

Villa Sandi – Prosecco DOC Rosé Brut Millesimato 2020 – Tasting Notes

Aroma “Gorgeous pink floral, red apple skins and creamy strawberry aromas.”

Flavour “Delicate sweetness, strawberries, raspberries and pink floral flavours.”

This Rosé Prosecco won the Trophy in the Summer Days Category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021

Montelvini

Montelvini has been around for 135 years, owned by the Serena family, the current owner, Armando Serena has been President of Montelvini since 1968, located in a small region in Montello in Italy, the Serena family has dedicated themselves to producing wine with skill and passion.

Montelvini – Serenitatis Prosecco Doc Rosè Treviso Brut Millesimato 2020  – Tasting Notes

Aroma “Pink floral, strawberries, ripe apples and raspberry leaves.”

Flavour “Soft ripe strawberries, delicate raspberries, yellow pear and pink floral flavours.”

This Rosé Prosecco won a Gold Medal in the Summer Days Category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021

Giusti

The Giusti family’s passion for wine dates back to the 1600s, the journey started when they bought a two-hectare property where Giusti Wine was soon to be established. Giusti Wine came from the original Dal Col vineyard which dated back to 1945, the full name of the company is Società Agricola Giusti-Dal Col srl, Giusti Wine planted their first vineyard in 2002 and grow rapidly with them now having approximately 75 hectares.

Their new Rosé Prosecco is hot off the market, a wonderful blend and a great example of what a Rosé Prosecco can be.

Rosalia – Prosecco DOC Rosé Millesimato 2020 Extra Dry Tasting Notes

Aroma  “Soft almost creamy blueberry, blackberry and raspberry with a touch of vanilla on the aroma.” 

Flavour  “A delicate taste of smooth raspberries, strawberries and hints of blueberries and herbal notes, a very enjoyable experience.”

This Rosé Prosecco won a Gold Medal in the First Date Category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021

Bisol

Bisol has been around for 5 centuries since 1542 and has had 21 generations creating great tasting wine, the only time Bisol was interrupted was during the First World War, the Valdobbiadene territory (where Bisol is located) laid right on the battle lines between the Austrian-Hungarian forces and their opponents, the Italians, but in 1920 they were back on track.

The Prosecco region has some of the most spectacular views and when enjoying a glass of Prosecco, being in the vineyard and with the owner makes the whole experience that much more spectacular, It is really something to put on your bucket list, A visit to Bisol Prosecco

Bisol 1542 – Jeio Rosé Brut Millesimato 2020 Prosecco DOC – Tasting Notes

Aroma “Foliage, garden herbs, raspberry leaves, raspberries and strawberries on the aroma.”

Flavour “Red berries, a silky smooth taste, with green characters and yellow apples on the palate.”

This Rosé Prosecco won a Silver Medal in the Summer Days Category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021

Bottega

Standing strong with over four centuries of history in the world of wine and grappa, beginning in 1635, where the forefather of Bottega, Andrea cultivated vines in the hills near Molinetto della Croda in Refrontolo. Fast forward to the 1920’s Domenico Bottega, who was a wine trader and oenologist, identified the best grapes in the vineyard. In 1977 Aldo Bottega along with his wife Rosina founded Distilleria Bottega in Pianzano di Godega (province of Treviso). In 1987 the first blown glass bottles are produced and Distilleria Bottega starts exploring outside Italy, then in 1992 Il Vino dei Poeti Prosecco Spumante is created and the winery is added to the distillery, bringing the company into the wine market.

Bottega opened their first Prosecco Bar on January 25ht 2014 on a Viking Line ship in Scandinavia, their wines are exported to more than 140 countries, and since 2017, Bottega Gold is the second best-selling sparkling wine in travel retail according to the IWSR rankings.

Bottega – Pink Gold Prosecco Rosè DOC – Tasting Notes

Aroma “A creamy expression of strawberries, raspberries and pink floral, squirty creamy and apples on the aroma.”

Flavour “Strawberries, raspberries, garden herbs, raspberry leaves, yellow fruits and green fruits on the palate.”

This Rosé Prosecco won a Gold Medal in the Summer Days Category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021

Le Rughe

Le Rughe, a Prosecco brand that thanks to Gaetano in the 1960s, currently have 7 different Sparkling Wines to choose from, they produce around 300,000 bottles in a year, with 30 hectares of estate-owned vineyards and 25 shops to help share their Prosecco’s with the wonderful people of Italy and the world.

Le Rughe is a company with three hearts, one in the mountains, in via Cor, which means heart in Latin, one in the hills of the DOCG Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene and one in the plain surrounding Gaiarine, in the province of Treviso, which has been the location of their headquarters since the 1960s.

Le Rughe – Prosecco DOC Rosé Brut Millesimato 2020 – Tasting Notes

Aroma “A ripe creamy, ice cream aroma, raspberry ripple ice cream, strawberries pink floral and strawberry sweets on the aroma.”

Flavour “A fizzy raspberry, strawberry and green apples, foliage, at the close you’re left with a nice creamy taste.”

This Rosé Prosecco won a Gold Medal in the Summer Days Category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021

We all buy with our eyes, even when looking for a bottle of Sparkling Wine, we don’t normally get to taste what’s inside the bottle before we put it in our basket. When it comes to imagery, Bottega’s branding shines, literally, reflecting light, you can see yourself in the bottle, it draws your eye towards it and from then we are locked in, the bottle looks fun, you want to pick it up and pour yourself a glass, it gives off the vibe of money and wealth, you know that you’ll be welcomed into any party with a bottle of two of Bottega in your hand.

Bottega

Standing strong with over four centuries of history in the world of wine and grappa, beginning in 1635, where the forefather of Bottega, Andrea cultivated vines in the hills near Molinetto della Croda in Refrontolo. Fast forward to the 1920’s Domenico Bottega, who was a wine trader and oenologist, identified the best grapes in the vineyard. In 1977 Aldo Bottega along with his wife Rosina founded Distilleria Bottega in Pianzano di Godega (province of Treviso). In 1987 the first blown glass bottles are produced and Distilleria Bottega starts exploring outside Italy, then in 1992 Il Vino dei Poeti Prosecco Spumante is created and the winery is added to the distillery, bringing the company into the wine market.

Bottega opened their first Prosecco Bar on January 25th 2014 on a Viking Line ship in Scandinavia, their wines are exported to more than 140 countries.

Bottega also takes reducing their carbon footprint seriously, with Benefactor Supporters like Slow Food, they use certified energy from renewable sources, save 756 tonnes of CO2 and 5 million liters of water, avoid the dissipation 500 kg of synthetic chemicals, recycle 50 tonnes of waste and 16 tonnes of polyethylene each year, along with using 50% recycled glass for each bottle.

Bottega – Pink Gold Prosecco Rosè DOC

Aroma “A creamy expression of strawberries, raspberries and pink floral, squirty creamy and apples on the aroma.”

Flavour “Strawberries, raspberries, garden herbs, raspberry leaves, yellow fruits and green fruits on the palate. “

This Rosé Prosecco won a Gold Medal in the Summer Days Category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021

Bottega – Rose Gold

Aroma “Pink floral, strawberries, yellow fruits and strawberry sweets on the aroma.”

Flavour “A lovely sweet strawberry candy followed by pink floral, minerals and fruity characters on the palate. “

This Italian Sparkling Wine won a Gold Medal in the Summer Days Category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021

Bottega – Gold Prosecco DOC

Aroma “Green and red fruits, autumn leaves, peach skin and floral aromas.”

Flavour “Fizzy green fruits, green apples, pear, honeysuckle, citrus and more on the palate.”

This Prosecco won a Silver Medal in the Light & Fruity Category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021