Category Archives: Learning about wine

Are all sparking wines the same? The Charmat Method

Ciao Last week we talked about the Classic Method, and today it’s the turn of the Charmat Method or Martinotti Method; this method is used to produce Prosecco, another famous sparkling wine worldwide. The production process is very different but simultaneously similar to the Classic Method… no, I’m not going crazy; now I will explain why. […]

Are all sparking wines the same? The Classic Method

22Ciao, Loving sparkling wines very much, I know pretty well the differences between a classic method and a prosecco or a fizzy wine. Talking a bit with friends, acquaintances and clients, however, I realized that the differences could be more evident to everyone, so I decided to share my knowledge with you; this on the […]

The Ciliegiolo vine – a vine that I have recently discovered and I like a lot

Hello, Today I want to tell you a little about a recently discovered vineyard that I like a lot; the Ciliegiolo. A bit of history The origins of this vine are pretty uncertain; however, it seems that it arrived in Tuscany from Spain in 1870, thanks to some pilgrims who made the journey to Santiago. […]

The Franciacorta and the winery Tenuta Martinelli

Hello I had a chat with Sandra about Franciacorta and the Tenuta Martinelli winery. Sandra is a beautiful person that I will introduce better shortly; also because I will involve her more often in our wine discussions. Sandra is an excellent sommelier and the owner, together with her husband Fabrizio, of the La Nicchia wine […]