Fascinating Italian Wines: Greco di Tufo
Campania, Italy is famous for many things - the Amalfi Coast, the pizza Margherita, and wine. This region has so much great wine that the ancient Romans used to rave about it a lot. And, one of those wines was
Fascinating Italian Wine Grapes: Coda di Volpe
Italy is home to more native grapes than any other country. We're talking over 2,000 grape varieties that we know of! Of course, there are the very well-known ones: Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, and Pinot Grigio, to name a few. However, various
Famous Italian Wines 101: Fiano
When people think of Italian white wines, their first thoughts are usually Pinot Grigio or maybe Vermentino. This may lead some to assume that Northern Italy is home to the best white wines, but that's not true at all. Central
Famous Italian Wine Grapes 101: Dolcetto
Piedmont may be mostly known for Nebbiolo, the noble grape behind the world-famous wines of Barolo and Barbaresco. But, this beloved wine-producing region is also home to other fabulous grapes. And, one you should know is Dolcetto. Meaning "little sweet one"
Fascinating Italian Grapes 101: Nero D’Avola
You can't talk about Sicilian wines without mentioning Nero D'Avola. This red grape is a hallmark of Sicilian winemaking. Nero D'Avola is ancient, versatile, and delicious. It's no wonder that the Nero D'Avola attracted winemakers around the globe, as the
Famous Italian Wines 101: Aglianico
Italy is home to many leading red wine grapes, and one you cannot overlook is Aglianico. Hailing from the gorgeous region of Campania, Aglianico is a super ancient grape that dates back to when the Greeks once occupied Italy. Such
Italian Grapes 101: Primitivo Grape
In California, we have Zinfandel. In Italy, they have the Primitivo grape. Primitivo is a robust, early-ripening grape that hails from the region of Puglia, otherwise known as the 'heel' of Italy. This region boasts an ancient winemaking history, all beginning
The Best Wines for Valentine’s Day
February is the month of love. And, one of the best ways to celebrate love is with wine! This notion goes back as far as the ancient Greeks. Euripides, the famous Greek playwright, once said "Where there is no wine,
Italian Grapes 101: Nebbiolo
Say hello to a very noble Italian grape - Nebbiolo. It hails from Piedmont, the mountainous Northwestern region of Italy. The Nebbiolo grape is behind the world-famous wines of Barolo and Barbaresco. That's because this grape has a seriously impressive
Italian Grapes 101: Negroamaro
Let's take a little trip to Puglia, Italy, shall we? This stunning region makes up Italy's heel. Apart from it being one of the most dreamy summer vacation destinations (who could resist such shimmering turquoise Mediterranean waters?) Puglia is also
