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04 Sep 2024

The grape variety Sangiovese: winemaking tradition from the 1500s

Curiosity about wine

The grape variety Sangiovese represents the heart of Italian winemaking tradition, with roots dating back to the distant 16th century. Renowned for its versatility and its ability to reflect the unique characteristics >>
20 Oct 2020

why is the wine not vegan?

Here's the explanation

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Our era is experiencing a great change in terms of food and wine, with the introduction of different products dedicated to the most assorted lifestyles, such as vegan. Therefore, today there is a supply chain >>
18 Oct 2020

How is grappa (schnapps) produced?

From distillation to aging

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Traditionally, at the end of a meal, especially if we are away from home or with friends, Italians usually sip a small glass called "digestivo"(digestif), usually an amaro (bitter) or a good grappa (schnapps). Have you >>
15 Oct 2020

Wine or beer

What to choose if you are on a diet

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Soon, you have an important event and you absolutely must fit into that dress or that tuxedo you adore so much, so have you decided that it’s time to follow a significant and strict diet? However, in the evening, when >>
12 Oct 2020

Wine making

What is it ? And why does it condition the quality of the wine?

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The production of wine is a long and diversified process that has its origins in very distant times, thanks to the combination of the experience of human technique and chemical processes. Wine making >>
12 Oct 2020

Can a wine go off?

Storage tips

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We invited friends, relatives or colleagues for an important dinner and while we are preparing our table, we find that old but precious bottle of wine that we want to flaunt and enjoy it with them, but a big question >>
12 Oct 2020

Does wine make you fat?

How many calories are there in a glass of wine?

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Wine is definitely a pleasure of life to be enjoyed together or alone, during an important lunch, a romantic dinner or simply with our families in the evenings. Obviously, given that it's an alcoholic drink, excessive >>
12 Oct 2020

How wine is made

From harvesting to bottling

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In Italy, wine is one of the finest products exported all over the world for its qualitative characteristics. This is due to the presence of vines that breed in a suitable and optimal climate for this >>