Blog
CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva 2015 launch
C.V.N.E. Short for Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España, but pronounced ‘cune’, this is one of the world’s most famous Spanish wineries. They have a 140 year history and have produced some groundbreaking wines in that time, including Spain’s oldest white wine, Monopole, and the first Spanish wine to be named Wine of the Year by Wine Spectator. That wine was Imperial - and it’s the reason for this blog.
Exploring Age-worthy Albariño from Rías Baixas
I first ever tasted an Albariño in a seafood restaurant. It was recommended by the sommelier because of its fresh acidity, characteristic saltiness and stony minerality, which made it the perfect partner for briny oysters and the sweet, juicy meat of grilled Mediterranean prawns. Since then, I’ve been hooked and it’s one of my favourite summer whites, offering excellent value for money as it’s usually drunk young, requiring no ageing.
Sparkling Wine From Italy and Around the World: Your Ultimate Guide (Including Recommendations from 6 Masters of Wine)
Whether it’s sparkling wine from Italy, France, USA, South Africa, it’s official: we love our bubbly. Sparkling wine sales now account for some 10% of all wine sales globally, meaning we are consuming approximately 2.5 billion litres of fizz every year. This figure is only set to increase, as more and more consumers become interested in premium wines. If there are bubbles to pop, we are popping them!
This is your ultimate guide for sparkling wine from Italy and beyond. Strap in - it’s going to be a bubbly ride.