Erbamat, The Fourth Grape of Franciacorta

Since 2017 the Production Regulations (Disciplinare di Produzione) provides for the possibility of using also Erbamat grape to produce Franciacorta together with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc. It’s allowed to use Erbamat in blending up to a maximum of 10% in all types of Franciacorta except for the Saten. Erbamat is an autochthonous grape…

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Conegliano Valdobbiadene: The Heart of Prosecco

Inside the big area of production of Prosecco (9 provinces in Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia) there is the small area of “Conegliano Valdobbiadene” that represents the heart of the world of Prosecco. Conegliano Valdobbiadene is the most vocated area to produce Prosecco. Recognised since 1969 as one of the historical Italian Denomination, in 2009,…

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Strawberry Blush Cocktail

Delicate and creamy strawberries are greeted by the gentle touch of bubbly and a warming touch of gin, and all this while enjoying the company of a beautiful lady or handsome fella. The Strawberry Blush Cocktail has been crafted with Cantina Rotaliana’s Gold Medal winning Rosé, in the First Date category in the Glass of…

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Blueberry Steel Cocktail

After a long hard day working, whether it be in the mines, on the road or behind a desk, we all need to rewind and rejuvenate our energy, lots of us like to have a good drink after a long day, so why not combine that drink with a tasty and healthy character? If you…

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Passionate Passion Fruit Cocktail

Welcome to the Passionate Passion Fruit Cocktail, a Cocktail so Passionate that it will require you to split the Passion Fruit in half to release some of that overflowing Passion. In all seriousness, the Passionate Passion Fruit Cocktail is a Passion project, created from my Passion for Passion Fruit, so I hope you enjoy Glass…

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The Prosecco War Heats Up

With negotiators seeking to finalize a free trade agreement between Australia and the European Union before a mid 2023 deadline, conflict over use of the term Prosecco by Australia’s wine industry has (again) emerged as a major sticking point. The proposed free trade agreement will significantly improve Australia’s access to the large and wealthy European…

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King of the Castle Cocktail

Combining the King of Cantina Rotaliana with the Castle of Hensol Castle, then we’ve got ourselves a powerhouse of characters, so why not craft a cocktail that tells the same story? Let’s gift our new king of the castle a brand new and original Glass of Bubbly Cocktail, drawing on the flavours of the sea…

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