September 9, 2010 3:25 pm

Wine of the Day: La Marca 2008 Prosecco Spumante

If I had it my way, I'd drink sparkling wine every day, all day, for the rest of my life. Sadly, this is not feasible and so I turn to a weekly sampling of different varieties of sparkling wines, including Cavas, Champagnes, my down-on-my-luck Martini and Rossi and, my all time top 5, Prosecco.

La Marca's 2008 Spumante is made in Northern Italy from Prosecco grapes. It's lightly floral and fruity with low alcohol levels and that distinctly tingly sensation upon sipping. Golden in color, this sparkling wine has a flavor of ripe citrus, green apples and, underneath, toast. It's delightfully refreshing and crisp, perfect after a long, hot day toiling in your air conditioned office.

Tip: I never like to watch a film alone, and this Prosecco, besides blending well with crushed blackberries or between sips, also goes great with my favorite film by director Federico Fellini, La Dolce Vita. A little romance and bottle of bubbly are the makings of a great night in with someone (or someones) you love!

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— Written by Kaitlin A. Lipe

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August 17, 2010 3:17 pm

Wine of the Day: Mont-Ferrant Rosé Brut Cava

August is the month where any and all things are cause for celebration. Vacations are commencing (or ending), vows are said and glasses clinked for even the oddest of holidays, such as Elvis Presley Week. For those of us who love that Champagne feel but are not huge on the price tag, Cava is one of the next best, and delicious, choices.

Mont-Ferrant Rosé Brut Cava is a traditionally created Cava with a twist: its pink hue is a result of ideal weather conditions from May to October in the normally temperate Spain. Enjoyed well chilled, this Cava is affordable, has a distinctly silky texture and a pure bouquet. This bottle works perfectly for a late night get-together...even if said get-together happens to be you, the couch and a pile of awesome Blu-Rays.

Tip: Pair this intriguingly colored wine with Spanish small-plate tapas and a sweet film by Spanish director Isabel Coixet, The Secret Life of Words. This deep film works perfectly with the light, perky flavor of the Cava.

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— Written by Kaitlin A. Lipe

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