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Why Classic Method Sparkling Wines Are More Expensive Than Prosecco

Why Classic Method Sparkling Wines Are More Expensive Than Prosecco

Why Classic Method Sparkling Wines Are More Expensive Than ProseccoAldo Bove
Published on: 22/12/2025

Many of you ask me about the difference between Prosecco-style bubbles and Champagne-style sparkling wines. In Italy, we call Champagne-style wines the “Classic Method”. The main reason they cost more? It’s all in how they’re mada...

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Look at the Martinotti (Charmat) Method

Look at the Martinotti (Charmat) Method

Look at the Martinotti (Charmat) MethodAldo Bove
Published on: 15/12/2025

As we get closer to Christmas and New Year’s Eve, bubbles naturally take center stage. As a winemaker, I’m often asked why Prosecco feels so different from other sparkling wines—lighter, fruitier, and simply easier to enjoy...

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From Ancient Ashes to Sparkling Elegance: Pompeii’s Eternal Legacy

From Ancient Ashes to Sparkling Elegance: Pompeii’s Eternal Legacy

From Ancient Ashes to Sparkling Elegance: Pompeii’s Eternal Legacy

Aldo Bove
Published on: 15/09/2025

Step back into Pompeii, the “Las Vegas of the Roman Empire,” where lavish banquets, hot baths, and vibrant wines defined daily life. From volcanic ashes to today’s vineyards, discover how this ancient city’s legacy lives on in our Pompeiano Bianco — a sparkling wine that captures the elegance and volcanic soul of Campania...

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From Pompeii to the Amalfi Coast: Discover Campania’s Treasures in History, Food & Wine

From Pompeii to the Amalfi Coast: Discover Campania’s Treasures in History, Food & Wine

From Pompeii to the Amalfi Coast: Discover Campania’s Treasures in History, Food & Wine



Aldo Bove
Published on: 08/09/2025

Journey through Campania, a land where ancient Pompeii meets the fiery slopes of Vesuvius, the lemons of Sorrento scent the air, and the Amalfi Coast dazzles with beauty. Discover the region’s rich history, world-famous cuisine, and the wines that capture the true spirit of Southern Italy...

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