Six Fun Facts About Asti Spumante
Asti Spumante may not be the world’s most popular Italian sparkling wine. However, it has a history that stretches back deeper than almost any wine in the worl...
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Life is too short to drink bad wine. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Everything You Need to Know About Brachetto D’Acqui
There are many truly wonderful Italian red wines. We’ve spoken at length about many of them, including the true greats like Chianti and Barolo. And yet, there ...
The Stunning DOC Trento Spumante Bianco
When we think of Italian sparkling white wines, the mind instantly goes towards Prosecco. That should come as no surprise because Prosecco is the world’s most ...
3 Wines for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
Spring is a time of celebration and long weekends. Spring is also the time of celebration of mothers and fathers around the globe. Find out about three amazing Prosecco wines you can buy to celebrate Mother's Day, Father's Day and Spring!...
St. Patrick’s Day and why you can celebrate it with good wine
St. Patrick's Day is coming; on March 17th, European and international cities will open the doors to Leprechaun shoes and fake ears, green coloured pubs and bar lights and, most surely, beer and whiskey. What is the nexus between St. Patrick and Italian wines? ...
Five Facts You Need to Know About Franciacorta Brut
Most people instantly think of Prosecco when they look for an Italian equivalent to French Champagne. That should come as no surprise. Prosecco is a remarkable...
What You Need To Know About Sparkling Rosé Wines Made Using the Charmat Method
Rosé is one of those wonderful wines that offer people a middle ground between white and red. Featuring many of the refreshing qualities of an Italian white wi...
Nebbiolo – Fun Facts About One Of Italy’s Most Famous Grapes
It is one of the most important grapes in the Italian wine pantheon.
It’s the grape behind some of the most famous wines, including the King of Wines Barolo...
Your Guide to the Nero d’Avola Grape
The Guardian once called Nero d’Avola “Sicily’s answer to Malbec”.
It’s a pretty grand claim. After all, Malbec is one of the most famous wine grapes around...
The Story of Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano
“Montepulciano is the king of all wines!”
This bold declaration was made by the famed scientist and poet Francesco Redi in the 1600s. And while there are ma...