Heir to the throne, Prince Charles, reportedly drives a 39-year-old DB5 Aston Martin that’s powered almost entirely by wine- and cheese-derived bio-ethanol. Charles, 70, has a strong interest in environmental issues and rural affairs. He is active in environmental charities, and his food company, Duchy Originals, uses ingredients produced at…
Oh Yes!!, the things we do for the love of wine. In 2008, the nose of leading European winemaker and taster Ilja Gort was insured for $8 million, Lloyd’s of London took out the policy after hearing about a man who lost his sense of smell in a car accident. “I…
With 20 different wine regions spread from Alto Adige, on the border with Switzerland, to the Mediterranean islands of Sicily and Sardinia, the wines of Italy are some of the most historical and unique wines, as well as the most premium. While wine did not originate on Italian territory, the Greek and Roman Empires…
How much money would you spend on a bottle of wine? Most people would probably keep that figure in the double-digits, perhaps inching into the low triple-digits. While some purchase for pleasure and may never open it, some purchase as a fuel for their cars. For a selected few, wine budgets are…
Sure France is a great place to visit for a wine lover, but we’d argue that no place is more magical and transporting than a trip to Italy. The food, wine and people are a combination that can’t be beat, and it’s a must for any lover of wine and culture….
The beginning of Italian rosé can be traced back to a single bottle in Puglia and an American WWII general. The word “rosé” usually brings to mind a French wine, often from Provence. But say “rosato,” and Italy will be summoned. Though France has long held the top rosé spot…
The word “Cheers” is often heard during every gatherings were drinks are involved. The Chinese calls it ‘Gan Bei.’ The Spanish calls it ‘Salud’. The French calls it ‘Sante.’ In the Netherlands they say ‘Proost’, the Czech say ‘na zdravi’, the Italians say ‘Cin Cin’ or ‘Salute’ and the Finnish raise a glass to ‘Kippis’….
Amongst other wine production regions, i get asked why i prefer Colli Euganei? Well, here are some interesting facts about this region and why they produce one of the best wine in Italy, Whenever you visit Venice, these are the brands of wine you get to drink, So if Venice…
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