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Approximate number of millions of bottles of Prosecco DOC produced from last year’s harvest according to Drinks Business. That’s a lot of cheerful (and pretty cheap) Prosecco. But there’s also a higher caliber Prosecco, known as Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, DOCG. It costs a few dollars more, but it’s got way more personality and a lot richer flavor. Look for our upcoming Special Edition on Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore later this summer.

Three of the following Loire Valley appellations make wine from the same grape; one appellation makes wine from a different grape. Which appellation is not like the other three in terms of the grape grown?

A. Quincy

B. Montlouis

C. Savennières

D. Jasnières

Quincy, an appellation in the eastern Loire, produces racy, dry wines from sauvignon blanc that are similar to Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé. Montlouis, Savennières and Jasnières are all Loire appellations that make dry white wine exclusively from chenin blanc.

Diurnal Temperature Fluctuation

The difference in temperature from the coolest point in the morning to the warmest point in the afternoon. A large difference between these two temperatures is ideal for wine growing regions as it allows the… Continue reading

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