Posts Tagged ‘Oltrepò Pavese’
Po’Wi: the Johanniter Traditional Method from Oltrepò Pavese by Stefano Milanesi
Within the landscape of Oltrepò Pavese—a territory historically devoted to sparkling wine production and often identified with Pinot Noir—Stefano Milanesi’s project introduces a different trajectory. It does not simply reinterpret the Traditional Method, but rather reconsiders its agricultural foundations. PO’WI is born from the meeting of classic sparkling wine technique and the PIWI grape Johanniter,…
Read MoreSparkling Wines Production Methods
Raise your hand if you don’t like bubbles! Sure, there are some exceptions, and I’ve met some people who don’t like this category. However, only a few know how all sparkling wine types are made. If you are a sparkling wine lover, you must know about them. So, here’s a brief overview of sparkling wine…
Read MoreItalian Sparkling Wine Regions and Events
Italian sparkling wine is produced in almost all regions of Italy. The country is a world major producer of sparkling wine, largely due to the global demand for Prosecco. Some of the most important and well-known denominations of Italian sparkling wine include Prosecco, Franciacorta, Trentodoc, Lambrusco, Asti, Oltrepò Pavese, and Alta Langa. Many other denominations…
Read MoreThe Oltrepò Pavese Wine Region and Its Sparkling Wines
In the Italian region of Lombardia, the Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG is the officially recognised appellation for the sparkling wine from this area (DOCG, Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita – controlled and guaranteed designation of origin). It is one of the most important sparkling wine appellations of Italy, the others being the Trento…
Read MoreThe Revival of Oltrepò Pavese Sparkling Wines
When visiting the Italian wine region Oltrepò Pavese, you can really feel the winds of history blow around you. It is an area where viticulture and winemaking dates to ancient times and many even consider it one of the most suitable areas in Italy for grape growing and winemaking. It is one of the most…
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