Ivaldi 1921 Freisa d'Asti Superiore Red Wine

Have you ever wondered what gives traditional method sparkling wines, like Champagne or Italy's most celebrated Metodo Classicos, their complex flavors, creamy texture, and endearing bubbles? The answer lies in the rigorous and painstaking process used to make them. Let’s look deep into the secrets of the aging and how Italian winemakers are mastering this technique to create world-class wines.

Start with an aromatic red sweet sparkling wine beaming with flowers and strawberries (think a red Moscato), pick an assortment of fruits and herbs from your garden and local farmers’ market, then get your hands on a really good dry Prosecco and sparkling water, then what do you get? A delicious, low alcohol wine cocktail, fine-tuned to please any palate. Learn more in this article.

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It’s Brachetto, also known as the red Moscato. Learn about this wine known as happiness in a glass in this latest article.

Moscato has become quite the trending wine in the US over the past 10 years. Many people are drawn to it because they like sweet wine. Moscato is an aromatic grape, giving Moscato wine more facets to appreciate, yet, the popularity of the wine has made it a victim of its own success, with a plethora of just average (or below average) picks which are neither balanced or expressive.

But, did you know that there are tricks to make a really good Moscato wine? Whether it’s the traditional Moscato d’Asti or an orange wine made from moscato grapes, many Moscato wines should not be shunned or looked down upon. It’s like finding a pearl in the rough. And we make it easier for you. Beware: your opinion of Moscato wine is about to change.