Comments on The Gray Report: In bubbly's worst week, try Franciacorta

Blake, thanks for saving us from ourselves. I pick...

2012-01-03T06:26:12.973-08:00

Blake, thanks for saving us from ourselves. I picked up Bellavista Gran Cuvee N.V. in a small shop in Minneapolis for weekend holiday parties and they were a big hit.

Kent: I'm assuming reruns of Dobie Gillis are ...

2011-12-30T13:52:18.752-08:00

Kent: I'm assuming reruns of Dobie Gillis are still popular wherever he is.

Maynard?

2011-12-30T08:59:15.496-08:00

Maynard?

Alfonso: The way industrial Prosecco is going thes...

2011-12-29T11:52:05.673-08:00

Alfonso: The way industrial Prosecco is going these days, the conversion should only take one bottle.

I get the privilege of going to big tastings and I know decent Proseccos are out there, though they don't have the high-end potential of Franciacorta. But the mass-market Proseccos most people are buying this week -- man, that's plonk.

Yes, Barone Pizzini is organic production for abou...

2011-12-29T11:10:15.556-08:00

Yes, Barone Pizzini is organic production for about 20 years now. We got to meet and dine with Silvano Brescianini here in VT a couple of summers ago, and he's really passionate and focused on producing the best bubbles Italy can offer. Ciao.

good stuff, Maynard....I love the wines, hate the ...

2011-12-29T07:25:46.484-08:00

good stuff, Maynard....I love the wines, hate the battle to get them in peoples hands (and hearts). Not really. I actually love to convert folks from Prosecco to Franciacorta

I share your love of Franciacorta. For those who w...

2011-12-28T13:13:45.566-08:00

I share your love of Franciacorta. For those who want to spend a little less, the Contadi Castaldi NV Brut is also very good and only $20-$25.

Todd: If I'm not mistaken, Barone Pizzini'...

2011-12-28T11:37:37.497-08:00

Todd: If I'm not mistaken, Barone Pizzini's Franciacortas are organic. I also liked the Brut Nature.

Happy New Year to you too.

Good call paisano. Better bubblies from the less ...

2011-12-28T10:44:54.231-08:00

Good call paisano. Better bubblies from the less heralded regions, are a delight to explore. Have had great experiences with the Franciacorta from http://www.baronepizzini.it/
Lucious and texturally rich, I especially liked the Brut Nature and the Rose. Cheers, and Happy New year.