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Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

Do BianchiDecember 22, 2022December 22, 2022

The Villa Sandi estate and winery wishes you and your loved ones a merry Christmas, a happy new year, and a holiday season filled with light and joy! Thank youContinue readingMerry Christmas and happy holidays!

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For your holiday consideration: Single-vineyard Prosecco DOCG Cartizze Vigna La Rivetta

Do BianchiDecember 4, 2022December 16, 2022

Christmas and New Year’s Eve are right around the corner and many of you will be shopping for wines to served to your guests and loved ones. If ever thereContinue readingFor your holiday consideration: Single-vineyard Prosecco DOCG Cartizze Vigna La Rivetta

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Prosecco DOCG for Thanksgiving!

Do BianchiNovember 21, 2022November 28, 2022

It’s that time of the year again when wine writers across the United States will begin posting and publishing their “Thanksgiving wine recommendations.” And inevitably, many of them will startContinue readingProsecco DOCG for Thanksgiving!

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How did Prosecco become the (un)official wine of Venice?

Do BianchiNovember 8, 2022November 28, 2022

If you’ve ever visited Venice, you already know that the Venetians love to drink Prosecco. (And if you’re headed there this summer, you’ll soon find out!) A lot of ourContinue readingHow did Prosecco become the (un)official wine of Venice?

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Where to drink Villa Sandi Prosecco DOCG: Osteria Mamma (Los Angeles)

Do BianchiOctober 17, 2022November 28, 2022

Above: Osteria Mamma owner Filippo Cortivo. The menu at his popular Hollywood restaurant is a homage to his mother, whose cooking inspired him to go into the restaurant business. “WhenContinue readingWhere to drink Villa Sandi Prosecco DOCG: Osteria Mamma (Los Angeles)

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Prosecco DOCG pairings: Baccalà alla vicentina (Vicenza-style dried cod), a Veneto classic

Do BianchiOctober 7, 2022November 28, 2022

Some find it ironic that one of the most famous dishes of Veneto cuisine and one of the Veneto region’s most popular does not come from Veneto at all. InContinue readingProsecco DOCG pairings: Baccalà alla vicentina (Vicenza-style dried cod), a Veneto classic

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Where to drink Villa Sandi in the U.S. (2022).

Do BianchiSeptember 8, 2022September 9, 2022

Chicago is one of the best cities in the U.S. to drink Villa Sandi wines. Without a doubt, the number-one place to drink Villa Sandi wines in the U.S. isContinue readingWhere to drink Villa Sandi in the U.S. (2022).

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The differences between Asolo, Valdobbiadene, and Conegliano Prosecco DOCG.

Do BianchiAugust 3, 2022August 4, 2022

Today, Prosecco is known all over the world. You can’t even go to a honkytonk (a dive bar where music is played) in Austin, Texas without finding a Prosecco by-the-glass.Continue readingThe differences between Asolo, Valdobbiadene, and Conegliano Prosecco DOCG.

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How to serve and pair Prosecco for summertime grilling.

Do BianchiJuly 22, 2022July 19, 2022

With Memorial Day and July 4 already in the rear view mirror, the summer grilling season is in full swing. If you haven’t attended a summertime outdoor cookout or hostedContinue readingHow to serve and pair Prosecco for summertime grilling.

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Whistler, Sargent, and Prosecco: American painters in Venice.

Do BianchiJuly 15, 2022July 14, 2022

Prosecco isn’t just wine. It’s also culture. And it’s also a cultural symbol of the city of Venice and its history. Prosecco’s role as a cultural ambassador is on displayContinue readingWhistler, Sargent, and Prosecco: American painters in Venice.