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North Wales Chronicle
5 days ago
- General
- North Wales Chronicle
Prosecco expert on why you've been drinking it wrong
According to Aldi's resident wine guru, Mistress of Wine, Sam Caporn, there's one tiny, easy-to-miss word on the label that could make or break your glass. Sam says the most misunderstood term is 'Extra Dry' – which sounds very dry but actually means slightly sweet. The result? Many Prosecco lovers have been reaching for the exact opposite of what they want. 'When it comes to selecting your bottle of Prosecco from the shelf, 'Extra Dry' can sometimes be misleading if you're expecting a very dry wine," she explains. 'While most pricier bottles like Champagne and Crémant are Brut - meaning dry - most Prosecco is 'Extra Dry'. This naturally leads fizz lovers to believe their wine will be very dry. However, what it really means is that the wines are 'off-dry', possessing a subtle hint of sweetness." This subtle sweetness is precisely what makes Prosecco so appealing to many. 'It's one of the many reasons Prosecco is so tasty," says Sam. "The acidity is lower, the wines are gently fruity, think melon and apricot, and have a soft bubble. This sweetness contributes to it being so drinkable, making it a favourite for many occasions.' The crucial takeaway, is that if you prefer your Prosecco on the drier side, you've been doing it wrong by reaching for 'Extra Dry'. 'For those who do prefer their Prosecco dry, simply look for the word 'Brut' on the bottle, rather than 'Extra Dry'," she says. This seemingly small detail makes a significant difference in the glass, offering a crisper, less sweet profile. 'Both 'Extra Dry' and 'Brut' Proseccos offer wonderful experiences; it's all about knowing which one best suits your taste.' While understanding sweetness levels is paramount, she also highlights other key indicators for Prosecco lovers. Shoppers should also be looking out for DOC and DOCG on the label. 'Essentially these are Italian wine quality indicators, with DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) being the standard, and DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) being the step above – the very highest quality.' Finally, for those who prefer a gentler fizz, she notes that 'Spumante' on the label simply means fully sparkling, while 'Frizzante' indicates a softly sparkling wine, with a less vigorous bubble. Recommended reading: Aldi brings back its 'chicken wine' due to popular demand Aldi orange wine is the taste of the summer Aldi school uniform bundles are back, for a fiver or less Aldi has a range of Proseccos for every drinker, she explains: Made from the same Glera grapes as its bubbly counterpart, this wine offers all the fresh, fruity flavour of Prosecco, minus the fizz. Think vibrant orchard fruit aromas and a crisp, refreshing taste – perfect for those seeking a trend-forward alternative to traditional white wine. This medium-bodied Prosecco features grapes that are gently pressed to ensure that only the highest quality juice is used. It's a wine that not only tastes good but does good too, as the winery is committed to using renewable energy wherever possible. Aldi organic prosecco (Image: Aldi) This Italian sparkler boasts soft peach and pear flavours with notes of apple peel and lemon zest, making it the perfect sip by itself, or a great value option for spritz cocktails. A pink fizz with a blend of berry fruit flavours and hints of white peach and citrus. Another fan favourite at a competitive price point, this Italian tipple is favoured for its light, creamy quality, and delicate floral touches. A refreshing and aesthetically pleasing bottle of bubbles, this Prosecco is the perfect accompaniment for any alfresco occasion.
South Wales Argus
7 days ago
- General
- South Wales Argus
Prosecco expert on why you've been drinking it wrong
According to Aldi's resident wine guru, Mistress of Wine, Sam Caporn, there's one tiny, easy-to-miss word on the label that could make or break your glass. Sam says the most misunderstood term is 'Extra Dry' – which sounds very dry but actually means slightly sweet. The result? Many Prosecco lovers have been reaching for the exact opposite of what they want. 'When it comes to selecting your bottle of Prosecco from the shelf, 'Extra Dry' can sometimes be misleading if you're expecting a very dry wine," she explains. 'While most pricier bottles like Champagne and Crémant are Brut - meaning dry - most Prosecco is 'Extra Dry'. This naturally leads fizz lovers to believe their wine will be very dry. However, what it really means is that the wines are 'off-dry', possessing a subtle hint of sweetness." This subtle sweetness is precisely what makes Prosecco so appealing to many. 'It's one of the many reasons Prosecco is so tasty," says Sam. "The acidity is lower, the wines are gently fruity, think melon and apricot, and have a soft bubble. This sweetness contributes to it being so drinkable, making it a favourite for many occasions.' The crucial takeaway, is that if you prefer your Prosecco on the drier side, you've been doing it wrong by reaching for 'Extra Dry'. 'For those who do prefer their Prosecco dry, simply look for the word 'Brut' on the bottle, rather than 'Extra Dry'," she says. This seemingly small detail makes a significant difference in the glass, offering a crisper, less sweet profile. 'Both 'Extra Dry' and 'Brut' Proseccos offer wonderful experiences; it's all about knowing which one best suits your taste.' While understanding sweetness levels is paramount, she also highlights other key indicators for Prosecco lovers. Shoppers should also be looking out for DOC and DOCG on the label. 'Essentially these are Italian wine quality indicators, with DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) being the standard, and DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) being the step above – the very highest quality.' Finally, for those who prefer a gentler fizz, she notes that 'Spumante' on the label simply means fully sparkling, while 'Frizzante' indicates a softly sparkling wine, with a less vigorous bubble. Top tips for enjoying prosecco Temperature is key: Always ensure your Prosecco is at fridge temperature to prevent a frothy explosion on opening The perfect pop: Keep one hand firmly on the cork once you've removed the wire cage/muzzle. Twist the bottle, not the cork, for a controlled and elegant opening Common myth debunked: Putting a spoon in the bottle to maintain the bubbles simply does not work. Recommended reading: Aldi has a range of Proseccos for every drinker, she explains: Costellore Still Prosecco DOC (£4.99, 75cl) Made from the same Glera grapes as its bubbly counterpart, this wine offers all the fresh, fruity flavour of Prosecco, minus the fizz. Think vibrant orchard fruit aromas and a crisp, refreshing taste – perfect for those seeking a trend-forward alternative to traditional white wine. Costellore Organic Prosecco DOC (£6.69, 75cl) This medium-bodied Prosecco features grapes that are gently pressed to ensure that only the highest quality juice is used. It's a wine that not only tastes good but does good too, as the winery is committed to using renewable energy wherever possible. Aldi organic prosecco (Image: Aldi) Costellore Prosecco Spumante DOC (£5.35, 75cl) This Italian sparkler boasts soft peach and pear flavours with notes of apple peel and lemon zest, making it the perfect sip by itself, or a great value option for spritz cocktails. Costellore Prosecco Rosé (£6.49, 75cl) A pink fizz with a blend of berry fruit flavours and hints of white peach and citrus. Specially Selected Prosecco Spumante DOCG Valdobbiadene (£7.99, 75cl) Another fan favourite at a competitive price point, this Italian tipple is favoured for its light, creamy quality, and delicate floral touches. A refreshing and aesthetically pleasing bottle of bubbles, this Prosecco is the perfect accompaniment for any alfresco occasion.
Western Telegraph
7 days ago
- General
- Western Telegraph
Prosecco expert on why you've been drinking it wrong
According to Aldi's resident wine guru, Mistress of Wine, Sam Caporn, there's one tiny, easy-to-miss word on the label that could make or break your glass. Sam says the most misunderstood term is 'Extra Dry' – which sounds very dry but actually means slightly sweet. The result? Many Prosecco lovers have been reaching for the exact opposite of what they want. 'When it comes to selecting your bottle of Prosecco from the shelf, 'Extra Dry' can sometimes be misleading if you're expecting a very dry wine," she explains. 'While most pricier bottles like Champagne and Crémant are Brut - meaning dry - most Prosecco is 'Extra Dry'. This naturally leads fizz lovers to believe their wine will be very dry. However, what it really means is that the wines are 'off-dry', possessing a subtle hint of sweetness." This subtle sweetness is precisely what makes Prosecco so appealing to many. 'It's one of the many reasons Prosecco is so tasty," says Sam. "The acidity is lower, the wines are gently fruity, think melon and apricot, and have a soft bubble. This sweetness contributes to it being so drinkable, making it a favourite for many occasions.' The crucial takeaway, is that if you prefer your Prosecco on the drier side, you've been doing it wrong by reaching for 'Extra Dry'. 'For those who do prefer their Prosecco dry, simply look for the word 'Brut' on the bottle, rather than 'Extra Dry'," she says. This seemingly small detail makes a significant difference in the glass, offering a crisper, less sweet profile. 'Both 'Extra Dry' and 'Brut' Proseccos offer wonderful experiences; it's all about knowing which one best suits your taste.' While understanding sweetness levels is paramount, she also highlights other key indicators for Prosecco lovers. Shoppers should also be looking out for DOC and DOCG on the label. 'Essentially these are Italian wine quality indicators, with DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) being the standard, and DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) being the step above – the very highest quality.' Finally, for those who prefer a gentler fizz, she notes that 'Spumante' on the label simply means fully sparkling, while 'Frizzante' indicates a softly sparkling wine, with a less vigorous bubble. Top tips for enjoying prosecco Temperature is key: Always ensure your Prosecco is at fridge temperature to prevent a frothy explosion on opening The perfect pop: Keep one hand firmly on the cork once you've removed the wire cage/muzzle. Twist the bottle, not the cork, for a controlled and elegant opening Common myth debunked: Putting a spoon in the bottle to maintain the bubbles simply does not work. Recommended reading: Aldi has a range of Proseccos for every drinker, she explains: Costellore Still Prosecco DOC (£4.99, 75cl) Made from the same Glera grapes as its bubbly counterpart, this wine offers all the fresh, fruity flavour of Prosecco, minus the fizz. Think vibrant orchard fruit aromas and a crisp, refreshing taste – perfect for those seeking a trend-forward alternative to traditional white wine. Costellore Organic Prosecco DOC (£6.69, 75cl) This medium-bodied Prosecco features grapes that are gently pressed to ensure that only the highest quality juice is used. It's a wine that not only tastes good but does good too, as the winery is committed to using renewable energy wherever possible. Aldi organic prosecco (Image: Aldi) Costellore Prosecco Spumante DOC (£5.35, 75cl) This Italian sparkler boasts soft peach and pear flavours with notes of apple peel and lemon zest, making it the perfect sip by itself, or a great value option for spritz cocktails. Costellore Prosecco Rosé (£6.49, 75cl) A pink fizz with a blend of berry fruit flavours and hints of white peach and citrus. Specially Selected Prosecco Spumante DOCG Valdobbiadene (£7.99, 75cl) Another fan favourite at a competitive price point, this Italian tipple is favoured for its light, creamy quality, and delicate floral touches. A refreshing and aesthetically pleasing bottle of bubbles, this Prosecco is the perfect accompaniment for any alfresco occasion.
Metro
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
11 weird English words that you probably never knew existed
Link is copied Comments Language is constantly evolving, and words that might once have been common in everyday usage have fallen from favour - while others we might never have thought of using have become popular. But however well-spoken we might consider ourselves to be, there are always going to be some words out there which confound even the most knowledgeable linguist. Read on for some of the most unusual words you're likely to come across in the dictionary - and just what they really mean (Picture: Getty Images) If you have any knowledge of Latin you might already be able to guess what this one means - 'fenestra is the Latin word for 'window' and 'defenestrate' takes that one step further - it's a verb which means simply 'to throw someone or something out of a window'. It does have a second definition however, which is a swift dismissal or expulsion, and is often used when someone in a political party or office loses their post abruptly. The most famous example of this came in 1618 when two imperial regents who were found guilty of violating religious freedoms were thrown from the window of Prague Castle and survived, sparking off a chain of events which led to the Thirty Years War in Europe (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) If you're a fan of hitting the dancefloor whenever your favourite song comes on you might find it useful to know this one - it means to 'dance clumsily without any particular grace or skill but usually with enjoyment'. Which could mean dad dancing, throwing shapes after a couple of really. As far as using it in a sentence? Try 'I don't dance, I balter' (Picture: Getty Images) You'd be hard pressed to find a word as weird and fabulous as this - but it's got a pretty straightforward definition, as a snollygoster means quite simply 'an unscrupulous, untrustworthy person'. Merriam-Webster explains that the word came into the lexicon in the 1800s, and was particularly popular in the Deep South of America, where it was particularly used as a derogatory way of describing politicians. So if you hear it used at all around the time of the next election you'll know why (Picture: Getty Images) This one might sound a bit old-fashioned, but once again it's not overly complicated - it means to have 'careless or illegible handwriting' or, according to Merriam-Webster 'careless handwriting : a crude or illegible scrawl'. The word is actually derived from the French word 'griffonner' which means to make meaningless drawings and scribbles - so as well as messy handwriting it also covers those random notepad doodles you might make when talking on the phone or as a distraction (Picture: Getty Images) If you're one of those people who can't lift their head off the pillow the second the alarm goes off, then this one is for you, as it actually means 'the state of finding it hard to get up in the morning'. The Sleep Foundation says it is s 'closely associated with clinomania, which is an obsession with or profound desire for staying in bed' and, while it is not a standalone disorder, it could be a 'symptom of another condition' (Picture: Getty Images) This one is one a lot of you can no doubt identify with - taken from the Greek words for 'cat' and 'lover', it means 'a person who likes cats'. And if you don't like cats? Then you'd be known as an 'ailurophobe', which once again comes from the Greek word for 'cat', together with the word for 'fearing' or 'adverse to' (Picture: Getty Images) This one is a bit scientific - it's the word that refers to the dots you see in front of your eyes when you rub them. Merriam-Webster translates it thus: 'an impression of light that occurs without light entering the eye and is usually caused by stimulation of the retina (as by pressure on the eyeball when the lid is closed) or by excitation of neurons in the visual system (as by transcranial magnetic stimulation)' (Picture: Getty Images) If you're that person in the cinema with the overly noisy laugh then this word is for you, since it means 'to laugh loudly or immoderately'. The origins of cachinnate are unclear, but the Oxford English Dictionary has suggested it may have its origins in Latin, and it was first used in the writing of Thomas de Quincey in 1824 (Picture: Getty Images/Tetra images RF) Ever woken up and felt like one of your limbs has gone to sleep? Then it's possible you have a touch of parasthesia, which is defined as 'a sensation of pricking, tingling, or creeping on the skin that has no objective cause'. In some cases it can be caused by something as simple as pins and needles or the sensation of a dead arm or leg due to your sleeping position, due to temporary lack of blood flow. However it can also be a sign of something more serious, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, nerve injury or even a tumour. So if your symptoms persist or become chronic you should always get checked out by a health professional (Picture: Getty Images) You might have come across this one if you're an auntie or uncle - as it is a gender-neutral term which is used to refer to a sibling's child instead of 'niece' or 'nephew'. Merriam-Webster states that the term was first coined in the 1950s, but spent several decades in obscurity before becoming popular again in recent years - eventually entering the Collins Dictionary in 2012 (Picture: Getty Images) This one might sound a bit complicated - but actually it's a word used to describe someone who has been divorced five times. Sound a bit specific? Yep, we thought so too. The specific origins of this word are unclear, but given that 'penta' is a word of ancient Greek origin which means 'five', and 'apopemptic' is a separate word which according to Collins Dictionary means 'relating to departure' or 'parting address', suddenly it all starts to make sense (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) This article was originally published in May 2024 Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
New York Times
29-03-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Hold the Chianti: Tariff Threat Leaves Italian Bottles Grounded
All it took was an all-caps social media threat by President Trump to impose a 200 percent tariff on European wine for the shipments of many Brunellos, Chiantis and Proseccos to come to a shuddering halt. In Tuscany, Italy's most famous wine-exporting region, thousands of bottles meant for American tables are stranded in the wineries' chilly cellars or in storage rooms in Livorno, the port city from which they were to depart. 'Everything is stopped,' said Tiziana Mazzetti, the sales and marketing manager of the Old Cellar, a winery in the Tuscan town of Montepulciano, as she stood among boxes of wine bottles that were supposed to leave this month for the United States. 'The damage is already here.' So far, Mr. Trump's threat remains just that. But it has been enough for jittery American importers to pause orders rather than potentially pay tariffs that could make the wine unaffordable for some and just not worth it for others. If the tariffs were to be imposed — and passed on to consumers in full — a $20 bottle would suddenly cost $60. Together with France and Spain, Italy is among the most exposed in Europe to American tariffs on wine, and many say a 200 percent tariff would be devastating. For nearly 15 years, the United States has been Italy's biggest export market for wines. About a quarter of Italy's wine exports, or about $2 billion worth, get shipped to America each year. AUSTRIA SWITZ. ITALY Adriatic Sea TUSCANY Livorno Montepulciano Montalcino CORSICA Rome 100 miles By The New York Times Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
