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Italian Wine and Other Drinks – Some Fun Cocktail Recipes to Try at Home

Ilenia B.25 August 2022

To traditionalists, the idea of mixing Italian wine with any other drink is anathema. In their eyes, doing this means you distract from the qualities of the wi...

The Verdicchio Grape – Its History and Cultivation

Ilenia B.23 August 2022

There are many white wine grapes grown in Italy that are either grown elsewhere in the world or can trace their origins to different countries. But there ar...

Let’s Discover the Wines of Trentino Alto Adige

Ilenia B.20 August 2022

Trentino Alto Adige is one of the dark horses of the Italian wine industry. On the one hand, the region’s wines are fairly obscure to people outside of Italy. ...

Tips for the Ultimate End of Summer Party (And Which Italian Wine You Should Serve)

Ilenia B.18 August 2022

We’ve had a wonderful summer throughout Europe. Temperatures have been high and so many of us have taken advantage by basking in the summer sun whenever we hav...

A Tasty Escargot Recipe (And Some Italian Wine Pairings)

Ilenia B.16 August 2022

It’s always interesting to learn about what other countries consider to be delicacies. Take snails as an example. When you see a snail in the garden, you...

The History of Sassicaia Wine – Italy’s First Super Tuscan

Ilenia B.16 August 2022

The 1970s was an interesting time for Chianti. It was during this decade that traditionalists and innovators went to war. Not in the direct fighting sense, ...

The Key Differences Between American and European Wines

Ilenia B.13 August 2022

Wine is wine, right? The production methods don’t change too much no matter where the wine is produced. Winemakers still have to maintain their vineyards, h...

It’s Time for Bargains – Four Great Discounted Italian Wines from Xtrawine

Ilenia B.11 August 2022

Everybody loves a bargain. And in the world of Italian wine, a good bargain doesn’t just mean you save money. It also gives you an opportunity to experience...

What Can We Expect from the 2022 Italian Wine Harvest?

Ilenia B.9 August 2022

As we draw closer to the end of summer, the Italian wine industry begins one of its busiest periods. After months spent tending the vine, producers are finally...

The Differences Between Grappa and Italian Wine

Ilenia B.6 August 2022

Italian wine is made using grapes. Grappa is also made using grapes. So, does that mean they’re the same drink? Not at all! Though both are Italian sp...

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