Fashion and price. Booze is as much a fashion industry as the hemlines of NYC. Drinks and wines come and go in popularity. Champagne is fabulous stuff but most people don't drink much of it due to price. read more
But there’s a place for alternate sparkling wines too. Italy is all the rage at the moment, and the Veneto saw an opportunity in the first decade of this century. The renamed the grape officially, from Prosecco, to Glera. read more
Prosecco can thank The Recession for its victory over Champagne. According to the Sparkling Wine Observatory (and yes, there is such a thing), Prosecco sold 307 million bottles to Champagne’s 304 in 2013. read more
In the case of Prosecco it’s all about “location, location, location.” DOC and DOCG Vineyards are located in the relatively small area between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, particularly those vineyards on the steeper slopes and on the top of the hills. read more