The Ultimate Summer Wine List
There's nothing like cooling off from the summer sun with a good glass of wine. A whole slew of wines fit the energy of summer and its weather. Summer wines are light, refreshing, and versatile - fitting with all those
Famous Italian Grapes: Colorino
Italy is overflowing with unique grape varieties, with something new to always learn. One of those rare special grapes is Colorino, which you definitely had before but just didn't know it. One of the key components of producing a traditional
Rare Italian Grapes 101: Ciliegiolo
Don't be shocked if this is a grape you may have never heard of before or find a little difficult to pronounce. Ciliegiolo is a lesser-known red grape variety primarily grown in Italy. But, that doesn't make it any less
Italian Grapes 101: Freisa
Piedmont may be known for Nebbiolo, the grape behind the world-renowned Barolo and Barbaresco wines. But, this Italian region is home to many other incredible grape varietals, one, in particular, being Freisa. So, what is Freisa? And, why should you be
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
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: 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
Italian Grapes 101: Sangiovese
You can't talk about the noble grapes of Italy without mentioning Sangiovese. It is the grape behind some of the peninsula's most revered wines. Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Morellino di Scansano - these are all results of the
Great Italian Grapes Grown in California
California isn't just the land of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It is also home to many delicious Italian grape varieties. We have to thank Italian immigrants for bringing over cuttings of grapevines nearly a century ago. Italians were the ones