Author Archives: Vittoria Bartalesi

A Tuscan Thanksgiving: Perfect Pairings with Podere La Marronaia Wines

Thanksgiving is all about traditions—fluffy mashed potatoes, golden turkey, and a table groaning under the [...]

6 things you must know about Grape Harvest

First of all, let’s shortly explain how the grape harvest works. We can say that [...]

Hosting a Wine Tasting Party: A Step-by-Step Guide for Entertaining with Elegance

Imagine a scene with soft lighting, laughter, and the clinking of glasses as friends come [...]

Characteristics of different Chianti wines

The ampelographic basis of Chianti dates back to 1870 and is due to Baron Bettino [...]

What is vermiculture and how does it work?

Vermiculture, also known as worm composting, is the process of using specific species of worms [...]

The History of Olive Oil

To begin our journey to discover the olive tree, detaching ourselves from the Mediterranean is [...]

How to properly store a bottle of wine at home

To preserve wine, you must first understand whether you need to maintain a bottle of [...]

Let’s discover Pizza and Wine Pairings

Pizza, the beloved Italian creation, has captured the hearts and taste buds of people all [...]

6 recipes to use the last Zucchini flowers of the season

In the world of culinary delights, one often stumbles upon hidden treasures that are both [...]

Saffron of San Gimignano DOP: A Precious Red Gold

Nestled in the heart of Tuscany, Italy, amidst rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, lies a [...]

Discovering the Unique Characteristics of Wines Fermented in Terracotta

Two years ago, we published an article about Amphora wine, where we deeply explained the history [...]

Differences between Charmat and Champenoise Method

That of bubbles is a varied world, full of nuances and technical terms that not [...]

Wine Tasting Etiquette

Many of you will not know that even during a wine tasting, there is a [...]

Why Wine Sometimes taste like Vinegar?

Needless to deny, when the wine tastes like vinegar, it is sick and impossible to [...]

All the secrets of the wine decanting

Those passionate about wines will undoubtedly have heard of the “decanter,” a tool that helps [...]

Cabernet Franc vs Cabernet Sauvignon – Find Our the Differences

Cabernet is perhaps the most widespread red grape variety in the world: it has gained [...]

How to Read A Wine Label Like a Pro: A Beginner’s Guide

How to Read A Wine Label or Learn the Essential Tips and Tricks on How [...]

Why is wine important to Italian Culture?

WINE IN ITALIAN CULTURE “Man differs from animals because he manufactures and consumes alcoholic products.” [...]

Vine Pruning 2022 – All you have to know, best practices

The length of the vine pruning Depending on the length of the branch, the pruning [...]

8 Types of Olive Oil

8 Types of Olive Oil – All you should know The olive oil is the [...]