About this Event
Has the wine trade underestimated the Charmat (Martinotti) method?
For many wine professionals, Charmat remains synonymous with inexpensive, uncomplicated sparkling wine – fresh, fruity and enjoyable, but rarely discussed in the same breath as fine wine. But is that perception still justified?
Join Sarah Abbott MW for an exploration of the remarkable diversity and quality of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG, through a selection of IWSC award-winning wines tasted immediately following the 2026 IWSC Global Judging in the region.
Drawing on wines from different villages, vineyard sites and producers, this masterclass will challenge assumptions about what the Charmat (Martinotti) method can achieve. Discover wines that express precision, minerality, texture and complexity, demonstrating how terroir, meticulous viticulture and thoughtful winemaking can elevate this production method far beyond the stereotypes.
This isn't about proving that all Prosecco is great. It's about demonstrating why the finest examples of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG deserve a place in every serious wine conversation.
Guided by one of the UK's most respected wine educators, this tasting offers a rare opportunity to explore the appellation through the lens of IWSC award-winning wines and to discover a style of sparkling wine that continues to surprise even the most experienced palates.
Presented by Sarah Abbott MW
Event venue & nearby stays
Institute of Masters of Wine, Kirtling Street, London, United Kingdom
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