Trips Archives - Circle of Wine Writers

The wines of Cyprus: Circle of Wine Writers trip report 2024

Posted on March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 by Amanda Barnes

This month our edition is dedicated to the Circle’s trip to Cyprus and we hand over to members to report on their highlights while exploring this Mediterranean wine island in February 2024. Christine Austin sets the scene with the first visit of the trip, sharing intriguing nuggets of information on the Cyprus wine culture and history (did you know phylloxera never arrived to the island? You will...

A virtual visit to Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Amanda Barnes

Amanda Barnes takes off on a two-day online tour of Italy’s UNESCO-listed sparkling wine region as part of the Circle’s Let’s visit … series, and takes in plenty of ciglione and enjoys the Rive, Cartizze and sui liveti wines that hail from them. A patchwork of vineyards and villages nestled between woodlands and hillsides, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG is the most esteemed wine...

Vlog: Cantina Tramin’s wine mine

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Stephen Quinn

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Foraging for Pignoletto in the Bolognese hills: Emilia-Romagna Trip Report 2019

Posted on October 7, 2019October 9, 2019 by Fairlamb, Keay & Barrett

Circle members Neil Fairlamb, Justin Keay and Stephen Barrett voyaged into the wine regions of northern Italy on a Circle trip to Emilia-Romagna from 31st May to 2nd June. They share their experiences of this delicious corner of Italy, from the underrated delights of Pignoletto (both in its bubbly and still rendition) to the tempting trattorias and delectable cuisine of the region. Neil ...

Delighting in the Marche: Circle of Wine Writers Trip 2019

Posted on July 10, 2019July 15, 2019 by Robert Smyth

Michèle Shah, our very own Italy-based CWW member, introduces the Marche – which although now visited several times by the Circle, continues to serve up very pleasant vinous, gastronomic and cultural surprises. Our trip to the Marche generously sponsored by Marchet, Azienda Speciale della Camera di Commercio delle Marche took place 19th-23th May. The trip was especially well-organised by Francesc...

Dry Asti, Barbera, a new DOCG and the Brachetto beyond

Posted on February 4, 2019February 5, 2019 by Neil Fairlamb

The Spanish wine region with a secret white weapon

Posted on January 9, 2019January 13, 2019 by Liz Sagues

Following a rising star from the east

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Colin Harkness

Tiny Távora e Varosa turning out top sparklers

Posted on December 7, 2018December 7, 2018 by Neil Fairlamb

Staggering numbers build the prosecco revolution

Posted on December 7, 2018December 12, 2018 by Steve Pryer

Steve Pryer visits Italy to explore the facts, figures and reasons why the tsunami of easy-drinking, affordable Italian sparkling wine has changed the drinking habits of many Britons. Prosecco has been the UK’s bubbly sensation of recent years. Despite some recent reports of a slow-down in sales, the UK remains one of biggest buyers of this Italian sparkler, purchasing more than one-third of all...