Everything you need to know about Sweet Wines
March 21, 2023
What do Port, Moscato d’Asti, Sauternes, Alsace’s Vendange Tardive, Passito and Icewine have in common? They are all sweet wines...
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Etna: the wines of the volcano (part 1)
February 7, 2023
One of the world’s most active volcanoes is also a fascinating wine region. Etna wines are among the finest in...
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Wine in Art: Ancient History
January 29, 2023
Hittite rhytons, Egyptian tomb paintings, Greek vases, Roman mosaics - all these art forms depicted wine in ancient civilisations. Together...
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A semi-serious guide to food and wine pairing – Part 1
May 8, 2020
Wine and food are two of the greatest pleasures in life. What happens when you combine them? Take your taste...
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Five classical composers that loved wine
February 28, 2020
What did Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Rossini and Brahms have in common? Beyond being great classical composers, they all loved wine!...
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What is terroir? A beginner’s guide
January 24, 2020
Holy grail or propaganda? Terroir is a controversial topic among winelovers. What is terroir? Its definition, origin and history
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The Chianti Series – Part 3: Seven Chianti wines to try
To celebrate the end of my Chianti series, seven prime Chianti wines. Makes sense of this wine regions with examples of different appellations and quality levels ...
Five rosé from Puglia that you should try
The Southern Italian region of Puglia hosts some of the best Italian rosati. Here's a selection of 5 rosé from Puglia that I tried (and loved) this summer ...
The Chianti Series – Part 2: geography of the Chianti region, its grapes and appellations
The secrets of the Chianti region unveiled. Its geography, grape varieties (spoiler alert: sangiovese is the king!) and appellations. Decoding Chianti's quality pyramid ...
The Chianti Series – Part 1: The history of Chianti
The first article of a series dedicated to Chianti, the famous wine region of Tuscany. A journey into the history of Chianti. Illustrated by a timeline infographic! ...
What you need to know about wine flavours
What are wine flavours? How do we perceive them? Where do they come from? Learn how to classify, identify and talk about wine flavours. Without snobbery... But with infographic! ...
Wine of the Month – July: “Il Rogito” aglianico rosé by Cantine del Notaio
An aglianico rosé by Cantine del Notaio is my wine of the month for July. Combining power and refinement, this Southern Italian gem will make you forget what you thought you knew about rosé wines! ...
Quinta do Mouro: the story of the man with no Porsche
Poker, a missed Porsche and a “genie” are the ingredients of this wine tale. Set in beautiful Alentejo (Portugal). The story of Quinta do Mouro and its charismatic winemaker, Miguel Louro. Includes tasting notes ...
What constitutes wine? Part 2 – Alcohol, tannins and body
What are alcohol, tannins and body? What effects do they have on your favourite wine? In this second part, I demystify these structural components. Shiny infographics included ...