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...
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Life is too short to drink bad wine. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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...
Does the Water Crisis Affect Wine Production?
Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink.
We’re sure that Italian wine producers often feel like this when growing their crops. We live in a world t...
Rabbit Cacciatore – A Recipe and Italian Wine Pairings
Rabbit is one of those meats that you’re unlikely to find in your average supermarket. It’s not mass-produced, which means you’ll need to find a specialist sto...
Hand-Picking vs Mechanical Italian Wine Harvesting – The Key Differences
Way back during the beginning of the wine industry, producers used their hands to harvest and process their grapes. There was no machinery to help them, at lea...