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Wine with duck: a match made in heaven? Duck is one of those elegant meats you can’t help but love. What could be better than a beautiful duck a l’orange, or some tasty duck pâté spread on salty crackers? We’ve...

With estimates of between 500 and 600 grape varieties grown in Italy, it’s tricky to distill this iconic wine-soaked peninsula into basic baby sips. If you start at the Italian boot and drill down, you’ll find a land of incredible...

Wine is not only a drink, but also a kind of play. It is a subject; a hobby people like to discuss or exchange their knowledge, thoughts, and news on or about. And, just as with any fashionable hobby, it’s...

Montepulciano is a medium-bodied red wine grape that is supposed to have originated in central Italy. Montepulciano wines are commonly confused with Vino Nobile de Montepulciano, a regional name for the Sangiovese-based wine in Tuscany. Montepulciano is the 2nd most...

We talk about serious stuff here, people. When a wine is corked there is not a lot you can do, except crying. But why is a wine corked? And where does the cork taint come from? Keep reading to find...

If pizza is hugely popular all around the world, another dish called lasagna - which is obviously a little less popular - is highly competitive to its taste though. Some would argue that it beats it up sometimes. Lasagna is same...

As diverse as wine is, most bottles can be categorized into 9 different styles. Once you taste an example the 9 styles, you’ll gain a good understanding of wine as a whole. It’s important to note that there are many...

We’ve all had Prosecco before: as an aperitif, for a toast, or in mimosas at brunch. The vast majority of Prosecco is made with the charmat method, where secondary fermentation (the bubbly part) is made in huge pressurized stainless steel...

The natural wine category is often associated with characteristics that are considered defects. Yet many natural wines are as clean and stable as conventionally produced wine. Conventional winemakers can use a range of additives, including yeast nutrients, selected yeasts, acidity,...

There is widespread confusion about the protocol of ordering a wine in a restaurant. The person who orders the wine gets to taste a small amount before it is poured. However, this assumes a lot of knowledge on the part...

Friuli-Venezia Giulia, or FVG for short, is easy to understand, even if it’s a mouthful to say. While red wine lovers crush on Piedmont and Tuscany on the western side of Italy, some of the greatest white wines can be...

Labels are the first thing we see when looking at a wine bottle, and for many people it’s the most important factor when deciding which bottle to buy. Do you prefer your Sauvignon Blanc to have butterflies, fish, stamps or...

Decent quality wines have this crazy ability to transport you to the time (and place) they were made. While many other food products can do this, even the novice can quickly identify regional differences in wine. For this reason, wine...

Italy is known for some of the world’s best red wines. The quality, elegance and variety of Italian red wine make it a perfect companion to their varied and flavourful cuisine. Italy’s diverse wine-growing regions make it the picture-perfect location...

Prosecco is great enjoyed on its own, but combined with selected ingredients, syrups, and liqueurs such as those made from orange, elderflower, strawberry, or lemon, you are sure to please and impress your guests with some tasty and refreshing combinations....

Christmas is approaching soon, and it's better to be ready for wine toasting and glasses clinking. By the end of the page, you’ll be an expert who knows how to make a toast (both in public and in private) and clink...

Amarone wine or as it’s officially named, Amarone della Valpolicella, is one of those wines that you buy and sit on and pray your marriage stays together long enough so that you can drink it on your 20th anniversary. It’s...

Good wine can be such a great accompaniment to food, it can bring out the rich flavours or complement a beautifully seasoned meal. But when it comes to picking the perfect wine it can be tricky, especially for such a...

Understandably, we’re in need of comfort. Comfort that goes beyond sweaters, binge-watching Netflix, and fondue. We need wine. While we’re not quite ready for Barolo, Sagrantino, or Amarone to carry us through winter, we need something more to get us through...

Nerello Mascalese is a light-bodied red wine that primarily grows on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily. Despite its rarity, the wine offers amazing value and a taste profile that’s often likened to fine Pinot Noir. Find out what...

During the fall months, vineyards are beginning their harvest season. This usually goes from September through November. During this time grapes are being plucked from the vines and being made into the wine that will soon be on your table....