Did you know that Prosecco rosé has only existed since 2021, a great innovation for one of the most popular sparkling wines in the world! But what are the peculiar characteristics of this “new” Italian rosé sparkling wine? What are the main production rules of a Prosecco rosé? 1- The basic vines Compared to the…
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Alfredo, a classic, indulgent Italian cream sauce, meets crisp Argentinian Chardonnay. The result is bite after sip after bite of an addictive merriment of cheese, garlic, salt, and acid. It’s the adult version of sitting down to a bowl of white cheddar mac and cheese (from the box) that you loved as a kid (and…
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Corvezzo winery has launched a new project for celebrating over sixty years of commitment to a more sustainable wine production and to continuous experimentation in the constant attempt to establish a more sustainable wine-making model from Corvezzo family. The new line Corvezzo 1955 Family Collection represents the company philosophy through an unique product where Italian…
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Empanadas are a labor of love, the “Sunday sauce” of Argentinian cuisine. And they are worth every bit of effort. This version uses decadent Osso Buco, but you can substitute bone-in short ribs or even diced filet mignon if you dare! The spicy tomato sauce balances the richness of the Osso Buco and keeps us…
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This is another quality value from this Argentinian producer. Made from a blend of organic grapes, it is 75% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Noir. The Charmat method is utilized meaning that the bubbles are trapped in stainless steel tanks versus in the bottle. While that does not have the tradition or “romance” of the Methode…
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Opening a bottle of sparkling wine takes a bit of additional care and attention, but the reward is a glass of wine made more beautiful by its lively bubbles. Once you sip that wine the bubbles fill your mouth adding texture and energy, in addition to a variety of flavors. And there is something mesmerizing…
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In this episode of Wine World TV, I review three wines for your New Year’s Eve celebration. Be it a small celebration or a large one, each of these sparkling wines will fit the bill. Wines tasted are the NV Domaine Bousquet Charmat Brut, the 2008 Caves Transmontanas Vértice Gouveio Brut, and the NV Bruno…
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There is nothing more festive than the pop of a cork on a bottle of bubbly. I drink sparkling wine year-round, but there is something about the effervescence of bubbles that makes the holiday season more festive and fun. When it comes to toasting a happy and healthy New Year, bubbles are a must! With…
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At these prices, these are two very charming bottles of sparkling wines I would gladly sip on the daily Domaine Bousquet Brut Fruit for this wine is sourced from their estate vineyards, planted on gravel and sandy soil in the Tupungato, Alto Gualtallary, Uco Valley (Mendoza) Argentina at about 4,000 feet altitude.. It’s blend of 75/25% hand-picked…
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Certified organic, vegan, gluten-free, and sustainable, Domaine Bousquet’s duo of sparkling wines checks all the boxes for modern bubbly wine drinkers. With spruced up packaging for the holidays, these high altitude, elegant sparklers are affordably priced and widely available, representing the best of French winemaking paired with Argentinean terroir. At a SRP $13 a bottle, the wine can…
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