Halloween: 5 Italian red wines for less than $20
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Tuscany: Siena and Montepulciano Wine
Have you ever visited Siena, in the heart of Tuscany? If the answer is 'No', we suggest reading this article. Find out about this town and its winemaking culture....
Wine Production in the EU is Expected to Decline in 2022
There’s no denying that the European wine industry has experienced some ups and downs in recent years. This all started in 2020 when the coronavirus pandemic e...
What do Italian Wine Consumers Really Want?
Every Italian wine producer will ask themselves what their customers really want at some point in their careers.
Of course, producers always take pride in h...
Experiencing Sicily – An Italian Wine Lovers Guide to Visiting Sicily
Sicily has had something of a rocky road in the Italian wine industry. Long respected as a wonderful wine region, Sicily went through something of a downward p...
What is the Largest Wine Producer in the World?
When people talk about the world’s largest wine producers, they tend to focus on the country’s producing the wines. That means Italy comes out on top at the mo...
Wine and Volatile Acidity – What’s it All About?
Read anything about Italian wine and you’re sure to come across the concept of acidity. Many a review will mention the wine’s acidity, referring to it as a goo...
Your Guide to Demolishing the Fake News About Wine
Say what you will about Donald Trump but there’s no denying that one of his signature catchphrases has become part of the wider English language lexicon:
Fa...
What are the Different Harvest Periods Around the World?
The wine harvest is always a special time of year.
After so much time spent tending their vines, producers have the opportunity to finally start reaping the...
Sicilian Caponata – A Recipe and Italian Wine Pairings
Sicily in the summer.
A beautiful island with gorgeous Mediterranean weather framed by the stunning Mount Etna. Whether you’re exploring the stunning coastl...