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

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

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Fior d’Arancio: a case for terroir Muscat?

Posted on December 8, 2018December 10, 2018 by Amanda Barnes

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...

A double anniversary in Italy

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Nicoletta Curradi

Franciacorta: It’s all in the ‘lies’…

Posted on August 5, 2018August 10, 2018 by Linda Johnson-Bell

Linda Johnson-Bell provides her takeaways from CWW’s recent Franciacorta seminar, in which Franciacorta’s UK brand ambassador, Tom Harrow, described how and why Franciacorta is forging its own identity. The event was held at The Naval Club, Hill St, Mayfair, London, on 3rd July, 2018. This won’t be a primer on the ABC’s of Franciacorta – the region of land between Lake Iseo and Brescia, and one o...