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Lambrusco, the Misunderstood Red Sparkling

Peter Wearing Featured, Wine Styles January 13, 2023April 19, 2020

One of my favorite memories of drinking Lambrusco happened many years ago during Vinitaly. After a busy morning of tasting Brunellos and Proseccos, we left the show early and headed for lunch on a sunny patio in Verona’s centro storico. As plates of culatello (cured ham from Parma) and bottles of chilled, frothy Lambrusco kept flowing, I thought to myself “can it get any better?” Needless to say, I was hooked on this refreshing, earthy sparkling wine. This article will …

Delicious Bubbles Are Not Just For Celebrations

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment September 19, 2022August 8, 2018

nv Anna de Codorniu Brut Reserva Cava $19.05 btl / $228.60 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) The idea that sparkling wine is only for celebrations or special occasions, is passé. There is no doubt that this Spanish Cava should be your go to bubbles for all things celebratory, however, to us, simply enjoying this delicious fizz on a hot summer day with a wheel of brie cheese also sounds magical. The Anna de Codorniu Brut Reserva Cava is truly …

Italy’s Premium Sparkling Wine, and it’s not Prosecco

Richard Godin Weekly offerings 1 Comment January 13, 2023December 12, 2017

Majolini Franciacorta Mixed Case $54.95 btl / $329.70 cs (case of 6 x 750ml) Not only do we love Franciacorta, but we happily drink copious amounts of it during the holidays. Franciacorta is one of Italy’s best kept sparkling wine secrets. Today’s offer is a mixed case of 6 bottles including: – 2 bottles of Majolini Brut “Blanc de Noir” – 100% Pinto Noir, this blanc de noir was aged on its lees for 24 months contributing to the complex yet crisp taste profile …