Italian authorities crack down on 'fake' Prosecco
Italian authorities have employed a local oenologist to combat the rising problem of 'fake' Prosecco being sold in the Veneto region.
Veneto wine region
Valdobbiadene, heartland of Prosecco in Veneto.
Prosecco wine region
The Veneto is a large wine-producing region in the north east of Italy, making everything from Valpolicella, Soave and Prosecco, to simple but often delicious IGT Pinot Grigio.
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Prosecco the winner as retailers announce Christmas boom
Prosecco emerged as the wine favourite among shoppers in the UK at Christmas, with soaring sales of the Italian sparkler reported by Majestic, Waitrose and Tesco.
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Prosecco rise 'good for Champagne' says Lanson
The continuing success of Prosecco is good for Champagne, Lanson managing director Paul Beavis has said.
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Oro Puro: a new name in top-class Prosecco
Looking at the gentle hills of the DOCG Valdobbiadene district, not far from Venice, it is remarkable how the sinuous lines of vineyards mark the boundary between earth and sky. This is a true terroir, sheltered by the Dolomites to the north and protected by the mild climate of the Adriatic sea to the south. When the sun shines at harvest time the vineyards shimmer like gold, with brilliant purity, and the region yields up its precious cargo of grapes. The great winemaking traditions of the area do the rest.
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Prosecco region 'to grow fivefold'
The Prosecco region estimates it will grow to almost five times its current size by 2035.
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Red Veneto over £10
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There are three varieties permitted in Valpolicella. What are they?
Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara.
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Champagne alternatives: Cava, Prosecco, Crémant and New World Sparkling
The sound of corks popping will soon herald the advent of the festive season – but it doesn’t have to be Champagne every time. Susie Barrie MW finds there’s great style, flavour and value to be had in Cava, Prosecco, Crémant and New World sparkling wines
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Prosecco to become Prosecco DOCG
The current Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadine DOC zone will become a DOCG from 1 August.
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Hundreds attend Decanter Veneto tasting
Hundreds of wine professionals – and wine lovers – flocked to the Wines of the Veneto tasting in association with Decanter last week.
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Prosecco goes for top DOCG status
The Prosecco DOC di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Consorzio has applied to the Italian government for promotion to the higher DOCG status.
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Mondavi company signs major deal with Veneto producer
Michael Mondavi's Folio Fine Wine Partners has just signed an agreement with Villa Sandi, a major winery in Veneto, to distribute their wines in the US.
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Head for the hills - The Prosecco wine route
The Prosecco wine route may not be the slickest operation, but SARAH WOODWARD urges a visit for the mesmerising scenery, fantastic food and fresh mountain air
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Valpolicella protects its names from Chinese and Australian 'pirates'
Northeast Italy's Valpolicella Consorzio is fighting the alleged pirating of two of the region's most famous names in China and Australia.
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Bella Valpolicella wines
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Producer Profile: Allegrini
Valpolicella is a region reinventing itself. Stephen Brook meets the Allegrini family, at the forefront of the revolution...
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Soave identity crisis
The future is uncertain for Soave. Workmanlike wines are no longer good enough and the region needs to reinvent itself as a quality wine producer. RICHARD BAUDIANS reports
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Commercial Art: premium Prosecco?
Is there such a thing as 'premium' Prosecco? And where do you have to look? RICHARD BAUDAINS answers questions often asked about this Italian fizz.
