Warning – Prosek is Not Prosecco!
In an industry that is so heavily reliant on tradition, it is perhaps unsurprising that dramas often crop up in the world of wine. We have seen this many times...
Ilenia B.
The History of the Great Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Tuscany is home to many a great Italian red wine, as anybody who enjoys Chianti and the many Super Tuscans that shot off from it will be quick to tell you. In ...
Animals and Hail – Two Unexpected Threats to the Italian Wine Industry
The Italian wine industry thrives because of the hard work of the many hundreds of producers who pour their hearts and souls into every single bottle that they...
Rocca Sveva Bardolino Chiaretto Classico 2020 Review
It always seems as though there’s a subtle little war brewing between those who prefer Italian red wines and those who prefer Italian white wines.
The lover...
La Montecchia Fior d’Arancio Spumante
Tradition.
If there is one word that is indicative of everything that the Italian wine industry stands for, it is tradition. After all, we see aspects of tr...
Guarini C’era Una Volta Moscato Dolce Review
You’ve enjoyed a wonderful meal with friends and it’s finally time to enjoy the final course. The desserts are carted out and you tuck straight into some sweet...
What’s Happening With the 2021 Italian Wine Harvest?
A couple of weeks ago, we wrote an article that examined what we might expect from the Italian wine harvest in 2021. We pointed out that various economic and c...
Italian Wine and the Vatican – A Love Story That Looks Set to Become Stronger
For centuries, the Vatican has stood as something of an anomaly inside Italy. The region is classed as a “sovereign city state”, which means it’s not quite a country but it is also not a part of Italy, even though it sits within Italy and is essentially considered part of the country....
What is the Albarossa Grape?
When we talk about the most famous Italian wine grapes, we tend to focus on those that are native to the country. And by native, we mean grapes that originated...
What is Classic Method (And Where Does “Brut” Fit In)?
Let’s face it…
The labels on Italian wine bottles can get a little confusing. There is so much terminology to wrap your head around that it’s often difficul...
