Grappa: origin and evolution of an Italian excellence.

Grappa: origin and evolution of an Italian excellence.

May 22, 2022

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The word "grappa" derives from the medieval Latin "grappolus" term by which the bunch of grapes was meant. It is not possible to establish a preci...

The ancient ritual of fires between the rows of vines

The ancient ritual of fires between the rows of vines

May 14, 2022

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With climate change, we have increasingly seen mild winters. The resulting early awakening of the beginning of the vegetative phase can be severel...

The art of distillation and distillates

The art of distillation and distillates

May 13, 2022

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The art of distillation has very ancient origins, in fact cider and wine were distilled already in the times of the Babylonians and the ancient Egy...

Variety of meat: the perfect combinations.

Variety of meat: the perfect combinations.

May 11, 2022

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The statement "meat goes well with red wine" is a cliché that has long been in the minds of many. However, expert oenologists and good connoisseurs...

Decant and serve the wines at the ideal temperature

Decant and serve the wines at the ideal temperature

May 02, 2022

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The definition that we find in the dictionary corresponding to the term decantation, derivation of decanting, provides the explanation of a proces...

The sequence of wines on the table and their conservation once opened

The sequence of wines on the table and their conservation once opened

Apr 27, 2022

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Respecting the important aspect of the ideal and recommended wine-food pairing to be served on the table, it is equally important to follow the ru...

Birth and evolution of the cork stopper

Birth and evolution of the cork stopper

Apr 22, 2022

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Cork is the most used raw material, especially in Italy, for the production of wine corks. The cork oak, also called cork oak, is a tree with a...

Spumante, from its origins to today.

Spumante, from its origins to today.

Apr 21, 2022

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Since ancient times, history has been full of references and episodes that mention the presence and use of sparkling or sparkling wines; starting f...