Sparkling Wine News
10 Things You Might Not Know About Sekt
Sekt is the translation in German for ‘sparkling wine’. Sekt is the name used for German and Austrian sparkling wines. 1. Sekt is usually sweeter and lower in alcohol than Champagne. 2. Most Sekt is produced using the Charmat method, like Prosecco, but it can also be made in the traditional method. 3. Sekt has…
Sea Breeze Sparkling Wine
Sun, Sea and Sand, a perfect combination, but for some reason I’ve always felt that it’s been missing something, a fizzy drink maybe? Sun, Sea, Sand and Sparkling Wine, the new perfect combination. The Sea Breeze category is very popular and well liked among the Glass of Bubbly Judges, with it even being a favourite…
Should You Spit or Should You Swallow?
When it comes to the fine art of tasting a Glass of Bubbly, how do you do it? The answer – however you like! There is no right or wrong way, that’s the beauty of it, if that answer is all you are looking for, then thank you for reading, but if you would like…
What is Charmat Method?
You may have heard of the Charmat Method before, but do you really know what it is or how it’s done? The Charmat Method is widely associated with Prosecco, but it isn’t just Italy that uses this method, it is also used in countries like Germany and America. What is the Charmat Method? It is…
Find out about the Launch of Rosé Prosecco from Villa Sandi
It’s official: On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, Italy’s National Wine Committee approved changes to the Prosecco DOC that will allow for the production of Prosecco Rosé made with Glera and Pinot Nero grapes. According to the new appellation regulations: – The wines must be made with a min. of 85% Glera grapes and 10-15% Pinot…
Glass of Bubbly & Prosecco DOC – First live virtual event with producers
Without question, the amount of videos and live broadcasts circling within the wine industry has spiked since we’ve all been in lockdown and due mostly to the many, many events that have had to be cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19. This negative outbreak of a virus that has travelled globally means that many in…
Alice in Wonderland Day – A Sparkling Tea Party
“We’re all mad here.” That’s right Cheshire Cat, we are all mad here, that’s why we’ll be enjoying our bottle of bubbly in a teacup, this Mad Hatter has a treat of an article for you to celebrate Alice’s Day, a day dedicated to imagination, madness and suit wearing bunny rabbits. If you so choose…
Official Debut of Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore
This June 2nd, the day of the Feast of the Republic, saw the symbolic launch on Italian soil of the country’s most revered sparkling wine, first created by Giulio Ferrari, the father of Trentino classic- method cuvées in 1902. His successors, the Lunelli family now into in the fourth generation produce ‘Giulio’ their prestige jewel,…