Prosecco way of life . alcuni stralci del libro

Maestri portoghesi Ma se non fossi stato curioso non avrei neppure messo piede, diversi anni prima e non come cliente, in un ristorante di Londra dalle parti di Leicester Square chiamato Talk of the Town che oggi non c’è più o si è trasformato in un cinese. Avevo venticinque anni, volevo respirare la swinging London e capire dall’interno come funzionasse un grande ristorante internazionale, così riuscii a farmi assumere come commis di sala. Il maître…

Primo Franco’s changing world

Wine is more than just a beverage: it’s a focal point for conversation. It draws people together, sparks debate and promotes cultural exchange. This is why the wine world is full of exuberant, extraordinary people, not to mention a few who are utterly certifiable. Over a lifetime of wine travel, tasting and study, I have met many amazing characters. From winemakers to winery owners, including not a few who are or claim to be both.…

Balance and rigour for a great Prosecco

I first came across Prosecco in the late Sixties. Those were different times. I was lucky enough to witness the change the Italian oenological culture was starting to express. Today there are a thousand wineries. In those days there were one hundred, and those one hundred were paving the way that has brought us here. Pronouncing the word Prosecco was not as common as today. There were few denominations of origin and export was secondary…