The Vatican Tops the List of Heaviest Wine Drinking Nations
If there’s one place that Catholics hold up above all others, it’s the Vatican. The home of the Pope, the Vatican is a stunning place that has more than a littl...
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Curiosities concerning the world of wine and oenology.
The Wine Bottle And Its Effects on the Quality of the Wine
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A Longer Life – Can Drinking Wine Every Day Help?
Many of us enjoy a glass or two of Italian red wine during the evening. But we often don’t put much thought into the positive, or negative effects, that the win...
Wine and Sex – Is it True that Wine is an Aphrodisiac?
Let’s talk about sex.
Okay, it may be a slightly odd topic for an Italian wine website to cover. But think about it for a moment. There has always been a link ...
Common Champagne Mistakes that You Need to Avoid
We all love a nice bottle of bubbly. Champagne is recognised as one of the best wines I the world, with only the Italian sparkling white wine Prosecco providing...
The Interesting History of Rosé Wine
When people think of the Italian wine industry, they tend to think about the many red and white varieties that make up such an important part of its history.
A...
Five Remarkable Health Benefits of Italian White Wine
We’ve all heard about the amazing health benefits of Italian red wine before. Drinking it in moderation offers protection to both your brain and your heart, plu...
Reasons Why You Need More Italian Red Wine in Your Life
Do you know what we love about Italian red wine?
There are so many different things that we could wax lyrical about. So, we’ve decided to highlight some of t...
Is it Okay to Drink Wine When You’re Pregnant?
We all know the generally accepted rule. You must avoid drinking any alcohol when you’re pregnant.
Drinking while pregnant raises the possibility of the child ...
The Terms You Need to Know to Become an Italian Wine Expert
As with any industry, the Italian wine industry has a lot of jargon attached to it. This can seem somewhat impenetrable when you first start drinking wine. Some...