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Italian Wine and the Vatican – A Love Story That Looks Set to Become Stronger

Ilenia B.4 November 2021

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....

Choosing an Italian Dessert Wine – The Tips

Ilenia B.26 October 2021

You’ve enjoyed an enormous meal and you’re sure that you couldn’t possibly eat another bite. Your belly is full and you’ve even left some of your food on the p...

Why is October the Best Month to Visit a Vineyard

Ilenia B.19 October 2021

The summer is long gone and the autumn months have rolled in. We’ve seen the leaves changing colours, the days are getting shorter (and colder), and there’s pr...

Role of Oak Barrels in Winemaking

xtraWine14 October 2021

The imparted flavors are a secondary bonus component that comes from the barrel wood, but more importantly, it's the vehicle of maturity....

A chat with Barbara Widmer, Brancaia

Redazione8 October 2021

Harvest time is already over in the Brancaia estates in Chianti and Maremma and Barbara Widmer, winemaker at the winery for the last 20 years, takes some time to answer some questions....

Taxes on Italian Wine in Europe – What Are They And How Much Should You Expect to Pay

Ilenia B.5 October 2021

The great Benjamin Franklin once said that there is nothing certain in life but death and taxes. He was talking in reference to the United States Constitution....

The RSRV collection signed MUMM

Redazione29 September 2021

The RSRV collection is the ultimate expression of Maison Mumm’s heritage, terroir and savoir faire. The name - acronym of réservé - evokes the ancient tradition, dating back to 200 years ago, to reserve the best cuvée to friends and fans: the Cellar Master noted them in the cellar records with the initials RSRV....

The Largest Italian Wine Companies

Ilenia B.28 September 2021

Italy has one of the largest and most varied wine industries in the world. With hundreds of producers creating volumes of wine that most countries could only d...

Italian Wine Tourism – The Reasons You Need to Visit Montepulciano

Ilenia B.25 September 2021

Nestled in the heart of Tuscany, Montepulciano is everything that you’ve imagined a quaint Italian village to be. Its medieval architecture hearkens back to a ...

I SODI DI S. NICCOLÒ CELEBRATES ITS 40 HARVESTS

Redazione22 September 2021

Castellina in Chianti, May 2021. 40 harvests, 40 years of history. I Sodi di S. Niccolò, for the second timeranked first Italian Red Wine by adding the scores of the five Italian wine guides and the four most authoritative international wine critics, celebrates its 40 harvests....

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