Tuesday, 10 November 2026Published by Bella Principessa59 stories
The Journal
Prosecco, and the life around it.
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Wine Is Down. Prosecco Isn’t.
Sparkling wine sales fell 3% in US stores. Prosecco grew 1.7% to $955 million, with $1.63 spent on Prosecco for every $1 on Champagne. The NIQ figures,…
By Michael Goldstein · 4 min read
Know ProseccoThe Brut Truth About ProseccoExtra Dry Prosecco is sweeter than Brut. Yes, really. A short guide to sweetness labels, sugar and calories per glass, and Prosecco vs Champagne,…9 min read
HostingProsecco for New Year’s Eve: How Many Bottles, the Midnight Toast and Opening It SafelyHow many bottles of Prosecco for a New Year's Eve toast or party, Prosecco vs Champagne at midnight, how to open a bottle safely, and midnight…3 min readIn Season
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Prosecco questions
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Founder & PressEveryone Loves Prosecco. So Why Can’t They Remember Its Name? Part 29 min read- Founder & PressEveryone Loves Prosecco. So Why Can’t They Remember Its Name?11 min read
Founder & PressFabio Gazzabin: the godfather who showed me Venice5 min read
HostingCooking with Prosecco: Risotto, Penne and Scaloppine RecipesShort read
HostingScaloppine al Prosecco: Veal Escalopes in a Lemon Prosecco Butter SauceShort read
HostingPenne al Prosecco: Vodka Sauce Pasta Made with ProseccoShort read
HostingRisotto al Prosecco: Lemon and Parmigiano Risotto with ProseccoShort read
HostingWhat to Bring to Friendsgiving: Dishes, Drinks and Host Gifts3 min read
HostingProsecco for Thanksgiving: What to Pour, With What, and How Much4 min read
Visit ItalyVenezia is Venice. Here’s the Venice behind the name6 min read
Visit ItalyBelluno: where Prosecco country starts climbing5 min read
Visit ItalyProsecco, the village: a day above Trieste6 min read
Visit ItalyTreviso: Prosecco’s home province6 min read
Visit ItalyThe Prosecco towns: which to visit, and why5 min read
CocktailsPoinsettia Cocktail with Prosecco2 min read
CocktailsPassion Star Martini with a Prosecco ChaserRecipes and a menu
CocktailsProsecco Mojito: Mint, Lime and BubblesRecipes and a menu
CocktailsRaspberry Prosecco Punch: An Easy Party Punch for a CrowdRecipes and a menu
CocktailsProsecco Margarita: By the Glass or the PitcherRecipes and a menu
Know ProseccoProsecco history: from a Roman wine to the spritz glass6 min read
CocktailsFrench 75 with Prosecco: Recipe, Ratio and History2 min read
CocktailsRossini Cocktail: The Strawberry Bellini with Prosecco2 min read
CocktailsAperol Spritz Recipe (and the Best Prosecco to Use)3 min read
CocktailsBellini Recipe: The Venetian Classic3 min read
CocktailsMimosa Recipe: How to Make a Mimosa with Prosecco3 min read
Know ProseccoPerlage: what the bubbles are telling you5 min read
CocktailsProsecco Cocktails: 12 Easy Recipes and What to Mix It With4 min read
Know ProseccoHow does Prosecco delivery work? The US rules, on one page6 min read
Know ProseccoProsecco DOC: what the three letters promise6 min read
Founder & PressMichael Goldstein: turning bubbles into brands6 min read
Know ProseccoMini Prosecco bottles: sizes, sums and how many to buy5 min read
Know ProseccoPink Prosecco: how to choose a good Prosecco Rosé6 min read
Know ProseccoThe Charmat method: how Prosecco gets its bubbles6 min read
Know ProseccoWhere is Prosecco from? A place, not a grape. Here’s the map6 min read
Visit ItalyThe Prosecco Hills, an Hour from Venice7 min read
Know ProseccoWhat is Prosecco? Yes, it’s wine. Here’s the rest6 min read
Know ProseccoHow to serve Prosecco: cold, calm and in the right glass6 min read
Know ProseccoTypes of Prosecco: four questions at the shelf7 min read
Know ProseccoWhy is Prosecco so cheap? It isn’t cheap. It’s quick6 min read
Know ProseccoProsecco vs Champagne: which to pour, when6 min read
CocktailsBirthday Prosecco Cocktails for Him: 6 Drinks and a MenuRecipes and a menu
CocktailsBirthday Prosecco Cocktails for Her: 6 Drinks and a MenuRecipes and a menu
CocktailsHalloween Prosecco Cocktails: 6 Spooky Drinks That BiteRecipes and a menu
CocktailsFourth of July Prosecco Cocktails: 6 Summer Drinks for the CookoutRecipes and a menu
CocktailsFather’s Day Prosecco Cocktails: 6 Drinks She Pours for DadRecipes and a menu
CocktailsBridal Shower and Bachelorette Prosecco Cocktails: 6 Easy DrinksRecipes and a menu
CocktailsMother’s Day Prosecco Cocktails: 6 Brunch Drinks for MomRecipes and a menu
CocktailsEaster Brunch Prosecco Cocktails: 6 Spring DrinksRecipes and a menu
CocktailsValentine’s and Galentine’s Prosecco Cocktails: 6 Pink DrinksRecipes and a menu
CocktailsRussian Christmas Prosecco Cocktails: Six Drinks for January 7Recipes and a menu
CocktailsKwanzaa Prosecco Cocktails: Seven Days, Seven Easy DrinksRecipes and a menu
CocktailsHanukkah Prosecco Cocktails: Eight Nights, Eight Easy DrinksRecipes and a menu
CocktailsNew Year’s Eve Prosecco Cocktails: The Midnight Toast and 5 Easy DrinksRecipes and a menu
CocktailsThanksgiving Prosecco Cocktails: 6 Easy Drinks for the TableRecipes and a menu
CocktailsChristmas Prosecco Cocktails: 7 Easy Holiday Drinks3 min read
HostingNational Prosecco Day 2027 is Friday, August 13: How to Celebrate13 min read
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Who writes the Journal
Michael Goldstein
Founder and Creative Director, Bella Principessa
He believes the best introductions happen over a glass, and that time with family and friends, old and new, is the real luxury. He writes the Journal: the parties, the places and the wine, and the people who share it.
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