Wines

Italian Wines

Italian Grapevine Vinyard

Italian wines are produced by all walks of life; from the multi-national corporations to traditional wineries, to families tending their own vines for the kitchen table. Some like Barolo, Chianti, Primitivo and Est Est Est! are rightfully famous. However you may also stumble upon a vino della casa in a local trattoria that is just as memorable. In this section learn more about why Italian wines have been praised since antiquity and continue to amaze drinkers today.

How to Decipher an Italian Wine Label

How to Decipher an Italian Wine Label

DOC? DOCG? Rosso di Montalcino? Brunello di Montalcino? Firenze? vino da tavola? Making sense of an Italian wine label can sometimes be a daunting task, but with a little practice, you too can be fluent in Italian wine labeling.

The Plate on the left says : It is always the right time for a good glass of wine

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The Art of Decanting Wine

Have you ever poured the last few drops of a good bottle of red wine only to find pieces of something floating around in your wine glass? For some, it can be an unattractive scene. But here's the good news. Typically, it's not bottling negligence or some other winery faux pas. It's simply sediment, a matter (in this case, the cork) settling to the bottom of a liquid. And even better news; you can refresh your Casanova di Nieri with elegance and ease.

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