Italy has always been famous for its food and wine, both of which play an important part in the country’s identity and culture. It’s no surprise, then, that many of us enjoy tasting a glass or two of Italian wine. Here are nine facts to get you in the know about the country’s wine.
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Is wine vegetarian?
What goes into your favourite wine? Red grapes? A touch of nostalgia from a beloved Spanish holiday? How about egg whites, fish swim bladders or milk products? Find out if your next glass of wine is really vegetarian or not.
Coravin review: why every wine lover needs one
We love the Coravin here at Vincarta towers. It’s a gadget that lets you draw wine from a bottle without uncorking it. Read our full Coravin review and find out why it’s a great buy for wine lovers.
How sparkling wine and Champagne get their sparkle
Why are all those little bubbles in sparkling wine so expensive and how do they get there? Vincarta has the answers. Cheers!
How to choose the perfect wine for a perfect date night
A loaf of bread, a jug of wine, and thou. – Omar Khayyam. Vincarta shares 10 tips for picking the perfect wine for you next date. Love is in the air!
Brexit and the British wine trade
How will Brexit affect the wine trade in the UK? Consumers, producers and retailers (like Vincarta) all stand to be affected.
10 quirky facts you need to know about Bordeaux
Discover 10 quirky facts about Bordeaux that will give you fresh insight into the wine-making processes of this illustrious French province.
What is the best wine to pair with chocolate
Ignore anyone who says wine and chocolate don’t go together. Discover the best wine to pair with chocolate for a sweeter after dinner experience and prove them wrong!
Bordeaux: 10 essential wine facts you need to know (plus video)
So many famous chateaux. So much history. Such a lot of wine-nerd information. Let Vincarta break it down for you. Here’s our list of the ten essential Bordeaux wine facts.