Contacts
Info
Join Filippo Bartolotta for an exploration of Italy's best wines! What are Italy's most important Italian wine regions? What to taste and how to taste...get your glass!
2 FEB 2022 · Why is it called Calmaggiore?
Via Calmaggiore is the main street in the historic centre of Treviso. It links two of the city's symbolic sites: Piazza del Duomo and Piazza dei Signori.
For Masottina, Calmaggiore is also the name of the Prosecco DOC Treviso collection, a way of paying homage to the historic province where Prosecco wine was born.
Why drink Calmaggiore Extra Dry?
The dosage of sugar enhances its aromatic complexity
Soft and subtle in its elegant refinement,
The very fine and persistent perlage is synonymous with great gentleness and grace, underlining a persuasive palate in great harmony with a fruity and floral nose.
18 NOV 2021 · Let's discover Valtenesi and Groppello with Filippo Bartolotta
Valtenesi - Valtènesi is an area in the province of Brescia, exactly in the western area of Lake Garda.
It is made up of 7 lakeside communes facing the lake and hillside communes lying on the morainic hills.
"Valtènesi" is the name given to the type of Garda wine produced with red berried grapes cultivated in this area. The primary grape variety of this new DOC wine is Groppello (Gentile and/or Mocasina type) which can make up at least 50% of the blend or become the only grape variety present (100%).
Groppello is a grape variety cultivated only in Valtenesi. It is the most typical wine of the area, a delicate and easy-drinking red wine, spicy with fruity notes, velvety and pleasant, which goes well with tasty first courses, meat dishes of all kinds and medium-aged cheeses.
The climate of the area, influenced by the presence of the lake, can be defined as sub-Mediterranean. The place with the mildest temperatures is Malcesine, on the eastern shore, while the place with the coldest temperatures and a more continental climate is Peschiera del Garda, which is located on the southern shore of the lake.
New recipes and wine news: https://www.mamablip.com/en
12 OCT 2021 · Immerse yourself in the world of prosecco thanks to Filippo Bartolotta's tastings.
Masottina - Via Venti Prosecco DOC Treviso Rosé in Brut version, the last born in Masottina's house, combines a vineyard of Pinot Noir, traditionally cultivated by Dal Bianco Family, with the best selections of Glera Prosecco DOC Treviso.
A blend which best expresses the high quality of the raw material and the characteristics of the territory from where it comes from.
The elegance of Pinot Noir combined with the freshness of Glera, create a perfect balance.
Discover this prosecco together with our wine expert.
New recipes and wine news: https://www.mamablip.com/en
26 SEP 2021 · Discover the territories of Lugana with Filippo Bartolotta: a territory with a rich and generous nature, capable of giving food and wine products of superb quality, thanks to the presence of Lake Garda!
These are noble soils characterized by a fertile clayey matrix of morainic origin and sedimentary nature, mainly calcareous, rich in minerals, depository of the organoleptic heritage of Lugana. Body and warmth, acidity and flavor in the structural framework of the wine; vigorous aromas, clear, between almond and citrus.
Lugana Riserva is the natural evolution of the Lugana Superiore: it must age or refine for at least 24 months, 6 of which in bottle, it has brighter chromatic tones, and more evolved and complex aromas.
New recipes and wine news: https://www.mamablip.com/en
25 SEP 2021 · Discover Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet's troubled love told by Shakespeare, with Filippo Bartolotta.
Verona has a unique historical center, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its fascinating architecture, its bridges over the river Adige and the majestic Arena di Verona, symbol of the city.
The area around the city offers unique attractions with its hills, the Lessini mountains and especially the Verona area of Lake Garda, a unique and exceptional natural heritage that is combined with an equally rich architectural heritage. With a series of picturesque villages and towns overlooking the lake, such as Lazise, Peschiera del Garda, the picturesque harbors of Torri di Benaco and Punta San Vigilio, the view is irresistible.
Here we find some of the largest appellations that are part of the Garda Doc: Soave, Bardolino, Lugana, Custoza, for a wide and varied wine production perfect for every occasion and recipe
New recipes and wine news: https://www.mamablip.com/en
4 SEP 2021 · How many styles of wine are produced in Lugana? Today we are talking about Lugana Spumante.
Despite the fact it was introduced in the production disciplinary only in 1975, it represents a consolidated tradition.
It is in fact said that at the end of the nineteenth century a group of industrialists from Champagne, France, were struck by the beauty of the place and by the potential of the autochthonous vineyards.
They tried (without much success due to the scarce production) to invest on Lugana's sparkling wine, even wanting to create a winery for the production of a classic method sparkling wine in Rivoltella
Lugana Spumante is produced both with the Charmat and Martinotti method and with the classic method.
Spumante has a wide range of possibilities, as "bubbles" are great throughout a whole meal.
Join Filippo Bartolotta's tasting
31 AUG 2021 · When the Romans settled in the Verona area, they noticed the special morphological characteristics and temperate climate of Lake Garda.
They then increased the cultivated land and production in the area.
With its evocative landscapes, Lake Garda is one of the most popular destinations in Northern Italy, but the province of Verona has a lot more to offer: culture, food and wine, and wonderful itineraries in the Verona city area,, with all its extraordinary monuments that attract millions of visitors from all over the world, up until the slopes of Monti Lessini.
In between, we can find hills and vineyards where the grapes that are still part of the Garda Doc territory are cultivated.
Discover all the characteristics of Pinot Gris together with Filippo Bartolotta, and the perfect pairings thanks to our chef, Sara Lai.
New recipes and wine news: https://www.mamablip.com/en
30 AUG 2021 · Passo Delle Mule is the first label of TENUTA SUOR MARCHESA, located in the center of Sicily just a few miles from the sea, on a perfect hill which is well exposed to winds, and where summers are very hot and winters are mild and short.
In this part of the island Nero d'Avola is cultivated, and has been for centuries.
These grapes have found an ideal habitat in the area of Riesi.
It is a vine of ancient origin, among the most appreciated today.
Its high capacity to resist drought and its late ripening of the bunches are its fundamental characteristics.
Ruby red color, intense and deep, characterized by an enveloping and fruity scent that evokes morello, cherry and raspberry and recalls spices and vanilla.
It has a rich, ample and velvety flavor, with great structure and aromatic persistence, with an evident tanni. It is austere but graceful.
Discover Passo delle Mule with Filippo Bartolotta
Love wine and food news? Subscribe now to the Mamablip channel for lots of tips and tricks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-sBmbQ7VT-EERUitZYyYbg
24 AUG 2021 · When the Romans settled in the Verona area, they noticed the special morphological characteristics and temperate climate of Lake Garda.
They then increased the cultivated land and production in the area.
With its evocative landscapes, Lake Garda is one of the most popular destinations in Northern Italy, but the province of Verona has a lot more to offer: culture, food and wine, and wonderful itineraries in the Verona city area,, with all its extraordinary monuments that attract millions of visitors from all over the world, up until the slopes of Monti Lessini.
In between, we can find hills and vineyards where the grapes that are still part of the Garda Doc territory are cultivated.
Discover all the characteristics of Pinot Gris together with Filippo Bartolotta, and the perfect pairings thanks to our chef, Sara Lai.
New recipes and wine news: https://www.mamablip.com/en
22 AUG 2021 · Discover ISKRA - MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO RISERVA through the eyes and mouth of our expert Filippo Bartolotta. Iskra is perfectly in line with Masciarelli's production philosophy of vinifying Montepulciano in purity, trying to give it its own character, derived from the specific qualities of the territory.
It is located between Gran Sasso and the Adriatic Sea, at an altitude of about 250 meters above sea level, and the cultivation method chosen for Montepulciano vines is the simple’ guyot’.
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva "Iskra" Masciarelli has a dark and impenetrable color, iridescent, between ruby and violet. The nose is deep, accompanied by notes of fruit and aromatic herbs: cardamom, anise, rhubarb, blueberries.
Immerse yourself in this wonderful land that is Abruzzo, and enjoy this wine in complete meditation. New recipes and wine news: https://www.mamablip.com/en
Join Filippo Bartolotta for an exploration of Italy's best wines! What are Italy's most important Italian wine regions? What to taste and how to taste...get your glass!
Information
| Author | MamaBlip |
| Organization | MamaBlip |
| Categories | Food |
| Website | www.mamablip.com |
| blip@mamablip.com |
Copyright 2024 - Spreaker Inc. an iHeartMedia Company
