Despite having the best conditions for viticulture, many Europeans were and still are cautious about US wines. In 1976, a blind tasting in Paris caused a sensation when Californian wines outshone the greatest of French wines. This "bottle shock" led to considerable debate among experts and ushered in the increase in popularity of Californian wine. Today, consumers are mostly only hesitant because of concerns about the transport route. However, as the wines are transported by cargo ship, their carbon footprint is no worse than that of a wine from Spain or southern Italy.
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Kilos of wine love
«We love wine. Its taste, the immersion in the aromas, the warming feeling. We love the diversity created by varieties, terroirs and styles. We love the possibilities it offers in combination with food. But most of all, we love the conviviality of drinking a bottle of wine. Wine is a pleasure - you don't need an entry ticket in the form of wine knowledge. Our hero Francesc Grimalt agrees. Definitely someone who loves wine more than anything.»
Pomegranate Smash - Recipe
Ingredients:
Crushed ice
1 tsp syrup, such as maple syrup
60ml pomegranate juice
1 tbsp pomegranate seeds
100ml chilled Meco Prosecco Rosé
Garnish: Rosemary sprig
Preparation:
Stir together ice, syrup, and pomegranate juice. Pour the mixture into a glass along with the pomegranate seeds and top up with Prosecco. Garnish as desired and enjoy!
Meco Sgroppino - Recipe
Ingredients:
1 scoop of soft sorbet, such as grapefruit sorbet
Optional: 1 tbsp vodka
100ml chilled Meco Prosecco
Garnish: Mint leaves
Preparation:
Gently stir the sorbet with half of the Prosecco (and optionally a bit of vodka) in a mixing container until a smooth mixture forms. Pour into a glass, add the remaining Prosecco. Garnish as desired and enjoy the refreshing treat!
«For the ‹Flaschenpost Selection› label, we set out in search of some of the wine worl's true gems. We guarantee uniqueness and top quality!»
Our Flaschenpost Selection
Our new label is only given to wines that our experts like so much that they serve them to their favorite guests at home.
