Italian Wine, Without the Snobbery
Honest guides, good-value bottles and the best stories from the vineyard, written by a self-taught wine lover living in Italy. Bring your curiosity. I’ll bring the corkscrew.
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My favourite Italian wines under €20. Proof that a good glass does not need a scary price tag.
Extra Dry or Brut?
Prosecco labels are confusing on purpose, I’m sure of it. Here is which one is actually sweeter.
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Pick Your Pour
Hi, I’m Kelly
I moved from Nigeria to Italy in 2013, and on one of my very first days here my husband poured me a glass of Fior d’Arancio. One sip and I was gone. I have been asking questions about Italian wine ever since, and this blog is where I share the answers.
No complicated vocabulary. Just honest guides, good stories and the occasional celebrity winery scandal.