In the evaluation of sparkling wines' appearance, effervescence and bubbles generally play a fundamental role. The aspect of sparkling wine is not, of course, bubbles only, it is however this characteristic to determine the quality of production method.

The Arrigoni family makes wine in Liguria and in Tuscany. Their Cinqueterre Tramonti 2011 conquers the title of the best wine of April 2013, a wine rich in personality and character, with a charming smell of sea breeze.

The color of red wine gives the taster many information about grape cultivation, variety, territory, soil and wine making technique. Most of the times a low transparency is considered as a quality factor, but not all the red berried grapes are capable of making wines with a dark and impenetrable aspect.

Mother of the greatest red wines from Piedmont and Lombardy, Nebbiolo is also found in Vallée d'Aoste and Sardinia. Indisputable king of the vineyards in Piedmontese Langhe, Nebbiolo has a powerful character to which is added a noble elegance.

The vineyard and winery of Mossio Brothers is located in Rodello, in a hill dominating the city of Alba. Here we find, at the top of the estate, Bricco Caramelli where are being cultivated Dolcetto grapes giving this wonderful wine character, power and elegance.

Rose wines probably are the least understood and most underrated style of the wine scene. Indeed, they are produced with a specific technique having a proper dignity and wine making value, an unique character which is well evident in their color.

Antonello Biancalana interviewing Marquees Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga, in occasion of the seminar of Milan dedicated to Tenuta San Leonardo of Borghetto all'Adige, in province of Trento. The extraordinary story of one of the most prestigious wineries of Italy and the creation of San Leonardo, the great wine created by Marquees Carlo Guerrieri Gonzaga, a magnificent example of class and elegance.

Tenute Silvio Nardi is successfully run by Emilia Nardi, prestigious winery of Montalcino, among the most important and significant viticultural expressions for the production of the famous Tuscan winery. To their Vigneto Manachiara vintage 2006 our tasting committee awarded the title of the best wine of February 2013.

Among the most important red berried grapes in the world, Cabernet Sauvignon is the queen of Bordeaux vineyards - in particular Médoc and Graves - introduced in this territory by Romans in the first century AD, it is the descendant of Vitis Biturica.

Let's resume the subject of wine sensorial tasting and, in particular, the aspect of wine. In this episode we will talk about the color of white wine, its evolution and the factors determining its hue.