It has been a busy year and we worked very hard obtaining the high quality you appreciate and expect drinking our DOC and DOCG prosecco range.
During 2011, the prestigious West London Wine School hosted tasting classes introducing the Riccardo’s range to their many followers; Melograno Alimentari - a fabulous italian delicatessen in Clarendon Road, Kensigthon – and Grays&Feather - the superb sparkling wine specialist based in Westminster, London - are now offering our range to their customers.
Thank you……and a very Happy New Year!
According to figures publish at the latest Hong Kong’s Wine Future conference, Prosecco production volumes will reach one billion bottles within the next 25 years. The area currently produces 220ml bottles each year.
The investment required by the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia regions (North East Italy) to reach this expansion has been estimated to be around €1.8bn (£1.5bn).
‘Growth will be possible because the consumer will shun general sparkling wines for higher quality products.’ said the manager director of Bisol.
Growth has been fuelled by the US, which has quadrupled its consumption of Prosecco in the past decade to 2.3m bottles in 2010. Production is set to double within the next two years claims Bisol. ‘There are enough vines in the ground for 400m bottles and they will come on stream in 2013,’ he added.
The future looks bright for top quality Prosecco!
Makes: 4 cups
Ingredients
· ½ cup caster (superfine) sugar
· ½ cup water
· ¼ cup rosewater
· ½ cup gin
· 2 cups Prosecco
· 2 cups soda water
· Ice cubes, to serve
· Pink rose petals*, to serve
Preparation
Place the sugar, water and rosewater in a saucepan over low heat and cook, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved.
Bring to the boil and cook for 5 minutes or until thickened slightly. Allow to cool completely. Place the rosewater syrup, gin, prosecco, and soda water in a 6 cup-capacity jug with the ice and stir to combine. Top with the rose petals to serve.
* Be sure to ask your florist or greengrocer rose petals that are free from pesticides and suitable for using with food.
