Ombra de vin, a more probable etymology?
Above: an "ombra" of wine, a small glass shared in company. Most believe that the Venetian word for a small glass of wine, ombra (literally shadow or shade in Italian…
Our NEW Bianchetta vineyard!
The history of Monfumo speaks for itself. But it's the Bianchetta Trevigiana grape that speaks the loudest. It was this line of thought that inspired us to plant our new…
Weather patterns are increasingly erratic this year. But we’re okay.
Weather patterns have been so strange this year, with major surprises including late frost and intense, sudden rainfall. All the old-timers agree: They've never seen anything like it. Just ask…
Oysters and Prosecco, a match made in Heaven… well, actually in Delaware…
Oysters, with their briny flavor and texture, are one of the greatest pairings for Prosecco. There's a reason why Prosecco is essentially considered the official wine of Venice. Actually, there…
Charmat method or Martinotti method? Did an Italian or Frenchman invent modern Prosecco?
Today, we call it the Charmat method. But is it more properly called the Martinotti-Charmat method? By the end of the 1800s, the discoveries of Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) had radically…
Extra Dry Prosecco: “Making a Bellini with this wine is almost a crime…”
Extra Dry by Bele Casel: "Making a Bellini with this wine, whilst undoubtedly delicious, is almost a crime when it is so good "naked," writes British wine expert Edwin Dublin,…
The best Spritz recipe? Use the best ingredients, including the Prosecco!
The secret to a great spritz? Use great Prosecco! With meteoric speed, the spritz has become one of the most popular cocktails in America. Not only does the wildly popular…
Tex Mex tacos and Prosecco Extra Dry, a perfect pairing!
Tex Mex tacos and Prosecco Extra Dry, a match made in heaven. There are tacos and then there are tacos… In central Mexico, tacos are generally stuffed with meats, like…
Champagne Method, Charmat Method, Ancestral Method: What’s the difference?
"Champagne" is still often used as a label for wines that have nothing to do with Champage or the Champagne Method. It always amazes us how much confusion there is…
What does the word “perlage” mean with regard to sparkling wine?
Perlage is a word often used by Italians in describing sparkling wine. Whenever we describe wine, we employ a literary figure known as synesthesia. It sounds like a big, fancy…
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