THE WINE Franciacorta Brut “Cabochon Stellato” is an emblematic expression of elegance and refinement of the wines produced by the Monte Rossa winery. Produced from 85% chardonnay and 15% pinot noir grapes. The Stellato is a tribute to Paola Rovetta a true star, passionate pioneer and founder (together with her husband) of the winery. The […]
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Good afternoon my loyal gluttons !!! I don’t know if everyone knows it, but I am in love with pasta and spaghetti; in my opinion they reflect the Italian expression of good food. The recipe I share with you today is quick and easy; spaghetti carbonara with stracciatella cheese, fried sage and chopped pistachios. Ingredients […]
THE WINE Rosé pas dosé champagne method produced with 80% schioppettino grapes and 20% chardonnay grapes. La Luna Storta winery is located in the middle of a puzzle of vines and fields, south of Cividale del Friuli. The Colli Orientali del Friuli are wonderful hills that the locals have transformed into terraces over the years. […]
The Wine The Champagne Method Vintage Brut Sparkling Wine Athesis of the Kettmeir winery is a bland of Pinot Bianco (30%), Chardonnay (60%) and Pinot Nero (10%) grapes that grow on the medium-high hills of Oltreadige and Bassa Atesina between 450 – 700 meters above sea level. Here the soil is of calcareous origin, rich […]
THE WINE The classic method Talento Brut silver label from the Pittaro winery is a quality sparkling wine. Produced with Chardonnay (80%) and Pinot Blanc (20%) grapes grown on the Grave plains of Friuli where the alluvial soil is poor but particularly suitable for growing vines. THE WINEMAKING The harvest, strictly manual, takes place at […]
THE WINE The Pink Brut Rosato from the Pittaro winery is a quality champagne method sparkling wine. Produced with Pinot Noir (80%) and Chardonnay (20%) grapes grown on the Grave plains of Friuli where the alluvial soil is poor but particularly suitable for growing vines. THE WINEMAKING The harvest takes place at the end of […]
THE WINE The Kaplja from the Damijan Podversic winery which in english means drop is a bland of Chardonnay (40%), Friulano (30%) and Malvasia Istriana (30%). THE WINEMAKING After manual harvesting that takes place only when the grapes are fully ripe, the fermentation phase begins, on the skins for 60 to 90 days, in conical […]
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk a little about the history of the vine; we always give a lot of emphasis to the grapes but very often we talk little about the plant that produces this wonderful fruit. Let’s start by saying that there are currently about eight million hectares of vines in the […]
THE WINE The Alma Gran Cuvée of the Bellavista winery is an excellence of Franciacorta. It takes the name “Alma” from the Latin “almus” which means it nourishes, nourishes and grows life. Produced with 77% Chardonnay, 22% Pinot Nero and 1% Pinot Bianco grapes coming only from the 10 parcels of the 10 Municipalities of […]
The wine Alma Gran Cuvèe by the Bellavista winery The Alma Gran Cuvée of the Bellavista winery is an excellence of Franciacorta. It takes the name “Alma” from the Latin “almus” which means it nourishes, nourishes and grows life. Produced with 77% Chardonnay, 22% Pinot Nero and 1% Pinot Bianco grapes coming only from the […]