Month: October 2022

Franciacorta, Italy, sparkling wine, Wine education, Wine travel

Franciacorta, Italy’s answer to Champagne?

Nestled in the lake district at the foot of the Alps, the small appellation of Franciacorta is a gem waiting to be discovered.  Located about 70km east of Milan on the south shore of Lake Iseo, Franciacorta consists of 19 villages in an amphitheater-like area rich in mineral deposits from the glacial era. In the last few years, Franciacorta has become more famous within Italy … Continue reading Franciacorta, Italy’s answer to Champagne?

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Albarino, Catalonia, Galicia, Godello, Jerez, Rias Baixas, Ribeiro, Rioja, Rueda, Txakoli, Verdejo, Wine travel

What region of Spain makes the best White Wines?

This year’s summer was one of the hottest on record, which for many people represented the perfect excuse to drink refreshing white wines, such as Rieslings from Germany, Chardonnays from Burgundy, Chenin Blancs from the Loire, Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand and Bordeaux, and many others. But when it comes to Spanish wines, what region is the go-to place for the best whites? In previous … Continue reading What region of Spain makes the best White Wines?

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