Summer is when a wine trip becomes something else. The days are longer. Lunches run into afternoons. Tastings that would end at four in October run until seven, and by then someone has brought out olives and bread and the sun is still on the terrace. The best wineries know this. They plan for it....
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Walk into a wine shop in Greve, and the black rooster stares back at you from a hundred labels. Walk into a wine shop in Rufina, forty minutes northeast, and you'll see almost none. Same country, same grape, same broad name — but two different wines with two very different stories, told by...
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Winery Accommodations in Tuscany: 5 Estate Stays Where You Sleep in the Vineyard Top-Rated Winery Accommodations in Tuscany You wake up somewhere between five and six. Not because you set an alarm — because the light in Tuscany at that hour is the color of a peach, and it's coming in through a...
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Train Routes Through Wine Regions: A Slow Journey to Flavorful Discoveries There's a particular pleasure that belongs to taking the train through wine country. The car waits at the station; the road maps stay folded. You sit by a window, watch terraced vineyards turn the river silver below you,...
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Taste of Etna: Climbing Volcanic Slopes for Unique Sicilian Wines The road from Catania climbs north through orchards of lemon and prickly pear, then through old farmhouse villages, and then — somewhere above the town of Linguaglossa — it changes color. The fields turn black. The soil here is...
Read More about "Taste of Etna: Climbing Volcanic Slopes for Unique Sicilian Wines"Viticulture of the Balkan Peninsula The Balkan region is incredibly rich in culture and history when it comes to wine and everything in between. For millennia, wine cultivation, winemaking, and all related aspects have been intertwined with society, politics, and wars. Wine has a rich and ancient...
All throughout history, Asia has always represented a large, sprawling continent, rich in traditions old and new and thoroughly impossible to reduce to a single country or population. Traditionally spanning from the Turkish peninsula to the island coasts of Japan and from the frozen Siberian...
Pasta and wine: the complete pairing guide Match every Italian pasta dish to the wine that brings out its best — from a 5-minute aglio e olio to a slow-cooked tagliatelle al ragù. The one rule that simplifies everything Forget the pasta shape. The single most useful rule in pasta and wine pairing...
In Bordeaux, fine and aromatic wines are an inseparable companion to every meal, be it a cozy home-cooked dinner or a lavish restaurant feast. Bordeaux locals firmly believe that each local dish can truly shine when paired with the right wine. It is through the perfect combination of food and...
Sponsored Content Guide to the Perfect Summer Wine: Savor the Season's Best Picks "Strawberries, cherries and an angel's kiss in springMy summer wine is really made from all these things..." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OEron4rXfk As the sun stretches its golden rays, we all start a journey...
Today, our journey to discover some of the best food and wine pairings leads us to Sicily. This beating heart of the Mediterranean is also its biggest island and home to countless recipes and dishes, all integral parts of traditional Italian cuisine. Sicilian food and wine traditions witnessed...
Saperavi is Georgia's signature red wine grape — deep, inky, full-bodied, and high in both tannin and acidity. It's the backbone of some of the world's oldest wines, made in a country often called the birthplace of winemaking. This guide covers what Saperavi tastes like, its characteristics and...
Riesling is a classic grape variety that holds a prominent place in the world of wine. Known for its aromatic profile, high acidity, and remarkable versatility, Riesling can produce a wide spectrum of wines, from bone dry to lusciously sweet. Where is Riesling from? Riesling hails from the Rhine...
Choosing the right wine glass is more than just a matter of aesthetics – it can significantly impact your wine tasting experience. From enhancing the aromas to channeling the flavors, the shape and design of the glass play a crucial role in unlocking the full potential of a wine. In this...
Basque Food & Wine - A Taste of Basque Country Straddling the border between Spain and France, the unofficially recognized Basque Country enjoys a unique microclimate thanks to the spectacular Pyrenees mountains and its proximity to the ocean. Its unique features contributed over the...
In Catalonia, food is embraced and celebrated. It serves as a gathering point for friends to connect, share stories, honor the cook, and indulge in the pleasures of a meal. It's a culture that values the joy of dining together, where conversations flow alongside delicious dishes and the bonds of...
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DO Cava: Unveiling the Sparkling Gem of Spanish Winemaking Buena comida + buen vino + buena compañía = grandes momentos Cava is more than just a sparkling wine; it's a ticket to Spain itself, where you can imagine soaking up the sun, strolling along beautiful beaches, savoring delicious tapas and...
Wine and Cheese - The Perfect Pairing Wine and cheese is one of the oldest food and drink pairings around and for very good reasons. The sheer amount of combinations between these two rich and traditional products allows for a great flavour experience on almost every occasion. From fresh cheese...
Piedmont Region - At the Foot of the Alps The Piedmont region is surrounded on three sides by the Alps. It presents a unique and varied geography which greatly influenced its food and wine culture, contributing to the evolution of Piedmont cuisine and the birth of some of the best Italian dishes....
Wine Color - A Rainbow of Flavours It’s a mild and calm spring evening while you are lounging with a few friends at your favourite wine bar. Though engaged in conversation, you cannot help but notice the last rays of sunset hitting your glass of Cabernet and reflecting on the table in a triumph...
ITB Berlin 2023 - A Year of Tourism Excellence Monday the 6th marked the beginning of four exciting and intense days for the travel and tourism industry. ITB Berlin 2023 (Internationale Tourismus-Börse Berlin) represents one of the most important and accredited international events concerning...
Sardinian Food: An Island of Unique Cuisine As the second largest island in the Southern European sea after Sicily, Sardinia has witnessed the coming and passing of history, civilizations and countless generations of inhabitants, blossoming into the beautiful destination that is today....
Best Wine Cities to Visit in 2024 February may still be a winter month, but for many wine lovers, the dream of a perfect wine city trip never stops! Today we would like to help those of you who are dreaming of visiting the best wine cities in the world. Who wish to fully plunge into a new...
Best Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day 2024 "Loving is not just looking at each other, it’s looking in the same direction."Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Every year, on the 14th of February, the world turns red and heart-shaped as couples all over the planet celebrate the festival of love, Valentine’s...
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