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What Do You Know About Prosecco DOC?

 mywinepal  April 29, 2025  0 Comments on What Do You Know About Prosecco DOC?

What do you know about Prosecco DOC?  When purchasing a bottle, most of us probably just see that the bottle says “Prosecco” without checking its designation.  I recently attended a masterclass, led by Jenna Briscoe, a local sommelier and wine school educator, that covered the history, culture, and quality assurance around Prosecco DOC.  Let me tell you about it, along…

Lineup of Italian wines from Vinum & Cibus Italici

A Quick Wine and Food Pairing Dinner with Vinum & Cibus Italici at Wildebeest

 mywinepal  December 22, 2018

Wine and food pairing dinners are always fun.  You get to find out which types of wines you like paired with particular dishes.  There are usually surprises as well.  I was invited to taste some Italian wines from the Vinum & Cibus Italici consortium in the Veneto region paired with dishes from Wildebeest Restaurant in downtown Vancouver.  The Veneto region…