Wine Knowledge
Insights, guides and curiosities to get to know the world of wine better.
Storing Champagne for 170 Years Is Possible!
In 2010, a shipwreck was discovered at around 50 meters depth on the floor of the Baltic Sea, containing 168 bottles of what turned out to be Champagne. When the divers found the wine they were astonished: "We drank one, it's still good!" ...
Let's Learn About Wine Corks: Between Mistakes and Misconceptions
We were recently speaking with Endris Tosi about how many people pretend to be wine experts but actually know very little about it. Endris, among the many types of people he has encountered throughout his long experience, told us about some of the most unlikely situations, drawing quite a few smiles from us (sometimes a little bitter when you think about the misinformation present in the world of wine).
Why are roses planted at the beginning of vineyard rows?
The rose is a beautiful and elegant flower; probably the first thought that comes to mind when it comes to making a romantic gift to a woman or asking for her forgiveness. There are one hundred and fifty species of roses and countless hybrids...
The Origin of Argentine Bonarda
This grape variety is stealing the spotlight from Malbec in Argentina, with growing appreciation from foreign markets. When aged in oak, it can deliver truly incredible results in terms of aromas and structure. Argentine Bonarda, which becomes Il Bonarda when the grape is turned into wine...
What Are the Favorite Wines of Winemakers?
There are so many people at Vinitaly, so many enthusiasts, so many industry insiders and so many producers… the atmosphere almost creates anxiety about not being able to see everything, even just walking through! In this incredible scenario made up of familiar and unfamiliar faces, a Wine at Wine "character" wanders around...
Cannonau, the oldest grape of the Mediterranean.
I had completely forgotten about this news, about Cannonau, the oldest vine of the Mediterranean. It all happened a few days ago, while I was reading a wine magazine. These are the kinds of stories that reopen the memory of your past studies, c...
Does red wine keep the doctor away?
We answer the famous question: "Does a glass of red wine a day keep the doctor away?" A 1991 CBS broadcast analyzed the correlation between mortality and cardiovascular disease and the consumption of saturated fats; the rate was ...
Bali, wine is at home
A long time ago, I had a chat with some of my restaurant clients about wine in general, and it was them – just back from a trip to Bali – who told me this fantastic story of wine and viticulture in an environment I never would have expected to produce wine...
Guide: How to Store Leftover Wine in the Bottle?
Storage of "Leftover Wine" In our ABC wine guide we talked about storage in large retail chains, we helped you step by step with reading the label and making decisions, opening the wine and choosing the right glass;...
Guide: How to Serve Wine, Temperature and More
Using the right temperature for wine is the fundamental rule. The same wine drunk at different temperatures, even with minimal variations of a few degrees, can take on very different characteristics. A classic example is vini passiti, where if you want...
Guide: The Right Glass for Every Wine
An enthusiastic wine lover, not particularly expert, might find themselves confronted with glasses of various shapes and sizes, feeling lost in a labyrinth. The goal of this issue of our guide is to provide the "Ariadne's thread" and avoid poor choices and/or embarrassing moments with fellow diners...
Guide: How to Open and Serve a Bottle of Wine
Without being a professional Sommelier, opening a bottle of wine of a certain level in front of friends at a dinner party requires a few essential steps that anyone can put into practice. First of all, start thinking ...