A Message from Tina Jones

When there is sparkling wine in my glass, the occasion instantly seems more special, the conversation more vibrant, and the world a lot brighter.

The special quality of sparkling wine to lift our spirits is exactly what inspired us to bring Prosecco to the stage for this issue of The Cellar Door. Prosecco is a huge player in the wine world, dwarfing production from Champagne in France and, in fact, any other single category of sparkling wine. But at the same time, it is a category of sparkling that calls us to understand its many faces better and to appreciate its beauty more.

Not long ago, I was lucky to share a glass of Giusti Asolo Prosecco with Mr. Giusti himself at his wine estate in the hills of Asolo in northern Italy. It was a remarkable experience. Mr. Giusti’s connection to the land, his understanding of grape growing, and his respect for the winemaking that brings the bubbles to life were so sincere that my appreciation for his wines—and in fact, for quality sparkling in general—deepened.

I invite you along to explore the bubbles we know as Prosecco. We introduce you to Mr. Giusti and Giusti Wines by inviting you “Behind the Label.” Our team delves into the methods of making wine sparkle and into the big and sometimes confusing world of Prosecco wines. We catch up with Silvia Zucchi, a talented winemaker in another important Italian sparkling category, Lambrusco. In addition to a crash course in our new summer rosés (still and sparkling), we also share advice on what reds are great for chilling this summer. Finally, join us in my backyard for our favourite summer grilling recipes and wine pairings.

I hope you pour a glass of sparkling and settle back to read every page. I guarantee the bubbles will make the occasion more special.

Cin Cin,

Tina Jones