Hi, today we talk about the history of Prosecco… The first historical recording Prosecco dates back to Pio the Elder in the 20 BC; in fact it seems that the wife of the emperor Augustus, the empress Livia, always had a jug of Prosecco at the table because she was convinced this wine had medicinal […]
After tidying up the various denominations of Prosecco, many of you might be wondering but … How is Prosecco made? The sparkling of the wine is made with the Martinotti method (the autoclave) and there is an official specification that defines all the steps in a very detailed way. There is a supervisory commission that has […]
Prosecco is undoubtedly one of the most consumed Italian wines in the world; everyone loves it but there is also a lot of confusion. For many, Prosecco is made only in Valodobbiadene, for others it must be produced in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Many do not understand the difference between DOC and DOCG and when it […]
This week we had the honor of visiting the Roccat winery located in the heart of Valdobbiadene; 6 hectares of vineyard based in the historic area of San Pietro di Barbozza, a hilly area which has always been suited to the production of Prosecco DOCG. Roccat is a family-run winery founded in 1929, today the […]
Shrimp and zucchini rice, a summer dish with a delicate flavor, ideal for any occasion. A simple recipe that will win over your guests! Ingredients Rice 360 gr Zucchini 350 gr Shrimp 300 gr Vegetable broth 1 Liter Shallot 1 Dry white wine 1 glass Extra virgin olive oil q.b. Salt up to q.b. Pepper […]
The Castelveder winery is located on the hills of Lombardy. Excellent location for the cultivation of their excellent wine products, but at the same time a place rich in tourist excellence. The visitor can make beautiful walks on ancient paths that lead to the Madonna della Rosa sanctuary (XIV century) in an enchanting path of […]
The Agricultural Institute of San Michele all’Adige is located in the province of Trento. It was founded by the Diet of the Tyrol region based in Innsbruck on 12 January 1874. The purpose is to promote Tyrolean agriculture. His first director was Edmund Mach. In 1919 it became part of the Kingdom of Italy and […]
Thanks to a group of researchers from the University of Davis headed by Dr. Dario Cantu has been shown how the activity of Botrytis Cinerea can change the plant’s metabolism by producing new flavors and aromas. The study was carried out at the Dolce Winery in California’s Napa Valley. Funding was provided by the UC […]
The Meroi winery is located on the hills of Buttrio and Rosazzo. Today managed by Paolo Meroi, who successfully continues the activity begun by great-grandfather Domenico. Its strong point is that of never losing sight of the wine and family origins of the company, dating back to 1920. Paolo is involved in the management of […]
The Walter Nardin winery is located in Roncadelle di Ormelle, in the province of Treviso. Walter, with his wife Mirella and their two sons Michele and Luca, without ever losing sight of the common thread that links them to the activity of his grandfather started at the beginning of the last century, carry on the […]
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