Vinifero (2024)

14/11/2023

🍕🍷Calling all pizza and wine lovers! Elevate your pizza experience with the perfect wine pairing. Embark on a delightful culinary journey across Europe with tips on pizza and wine pairings tailored to satisfy every taste.

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Pizza and wine – a duo that has stood the test of time. Whether you're a pizza purist favoring the classic Margherita or an adventurous soul diving into the flavors of a Meat Lover's Feast, finding the right wine can elevate your pizza experience. Join us on a delightful journey across Europe as w...

16/10/2023

What is wine? 🍷 It's delicious, complex, and has a rich history. But what makes wine so special? What are the different types of wine? And how do you choose the right wine for any occasion?
Read on to learn more about this fascinating beverage and discover your new favorite wine!

Ah, wine - the elixir that has fascinated humanity for millennia. Whether you're a seasoned oenophile or just dipping your toes into the world of wine, welcome! Grab your glass and let's dive into the fascinating world of this ancient and delightful beverage. What exactly is wine? Wine is an alcohol...

18/09/2023

Ever wondered why that glass of chardonnay you had last night had those delightful hints of vanilla or that red blend had a subtle touch of oakiness? The secret lies within the wooden walls of oak barrels.

Let's unravel the oaky secrets! Ready to sip and learn? 🍷 📚
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Hey, wine enthusiasts and curious sippers! Ever wondered why that glass of chardonnay you had last night had those delightful hints of vanilla or that red blend had a subtle touch of oakiness? The secret lies within the wooden walls of oak barrels. Let's dive into the captivating world of how oak ba...

04/09/2023

Ever wondered how ancient Romans paired their food and wine? 🍇
Uncover tasty secrets and take a trip back in time with us!

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When we think about ancient Rome, grand architecture, gladiators, and epic tales might come to mind. But did you know that Romans were also quite the food and wine enthusiasts? They didn't have Instagram to flaunt their meals, but they definitely knew a thing or two about enjoying a good feast. In t...

21/08/2023

Curious about the profitability of organic winegrowing? 🌿🍷
Dive into our article and uncover the secrets behind sustainable success in the vineyard. Join the conversation and learn why going organic can be more financially rewarding. Read more now! 📚

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In recent years, the demand for organic products, including wine, has been on the rise. Consumers are becoming more conscious about their health, the environment, and sustainability, leading to a surge in the popularity of organic wines. While organic winegrowing requires additional attention and ef...

07/08/2023

Unveiling the World of Wine Education! 🍷
From sommelier dreams to grape gurus, discover the top institutions and paths to wine mastery. Sip, study, succeed!

Join us on this flavorful journey!
to knowledge! 📚

When it comes to wine education, several reputable institutions offer structured programs to deepen enthusiasts' knowledge and professionals' expertise. These institutions provide a comprehensive understanding of wine, covering aspects such as grape varieties, wine production, tasting techniques, an...

24/07/2023

Middle Eastern food provides various dishes containing many fresh ingredients that work for an array of wine.
It's also incredibly versatile! And with that variety, you bet you can pair it with a ton of different wines.

Read our guide and you'll become a master in Middle Eastern food and wine pairing!

Middle Eastern food provides various dishes containing many fresh ingredients that work for an array of wine pairings. It’s also incredibly versatile! For example, while some dishes contain meat, many are vegetarian and vegan-friendly. And with that variety, you bet you can pair it with a ton of d...

10/07/2023

What makes a wine taste salty? And is a salty-tasting wine actually salty? These would seem like straightforward questions with, presumably, straightforward answers. Yet they’re not. Despite all the attention in recent years paid to salinity in wine, much remains unknown.

Read our latest article to find out more!

What makes a wine taste salty? And is a salty-tasting wine actually salty? These would seem like straightforward questions with, presumably, straightforward answers. Yet they’re not. Despite all the attention in recent years paid to salinity in wine, much remains unknown. Let’s start with the la...

26/06/2023

There are a lot of geographic influences on what makes a plot of land particularly special for making wine. When it comes to how geography influences wine, there’s no one rule that guarantees great wine; it’s more of a matter of connecting the dots – 5 dots to be exact: temperature, climate, elevation, soil type, and geopolitics.

Let's find out more in our latest article!

Wine geography goes a lot farther than mapping your way to the nearest wine shop and navigating to the next bottle. You’ve probably heard that great wine begins in the vineyard; but if you step back and get a wider perspective, you’ll realize there are a lot of geographic influences on what make...

12/06/2023

Serving wine with vegetarian food is the best way to bring out the natural flavours of both your food and drink. The combination of vegetarian food and wine can be a delightful match. Unfortunately, many dishes have a number of wines that we’ll go well with them.

But to give you some ideas, we’ve put together a list of wine and food pairing ideas for 5 popular vegetarian dishes.

Serving wine with vegetarian food is the best way to bring out the natural flavours of both your food and drink. The combination of vegetarian food and wine can be a delightful match - especially if you find a wine that can complement the dish or food you’re having. No matter what type of vegetari...

15/05/2023

The wine world is rife with waffle and it’s easy to get tied up in knots over terms, especially when there are so many descriptors for subjective flavours and aromas.
But many terms are simply misunderstood, misused or the result of marketing hype.
Understanding the basics are a powerful tool in navigating the world of wine.

Here is a snapshot of some of the most commonly confused and misused wine terms.

The wine world is rife with waffle and it’s easy to get tied up in knots over terms, especially when there are so many descriptors for subjective flavours and aromas. But many terms are simply misunderstood, misused or the result of marketing hype. For those in the trade, wine terms can be thrown ...

01/05/2023

What is acidity in wine and how does one taste it? Also, how acidic is wine? And why is acidity important?Read our latest article and understand better this core wine trait (link in bio).

What is acidity in wine and how does one taste it? Also, how acidic is wine? And why is acidity important? Answers to these questions and a few more will help you understand this core wine trait. Knowing about acidity will help define what you like as well as understand the role of acidity when pair...

20/03/2023

Also called malo or MLF, malolactic fermentation gives a creamy or buttery taste to a wine. But what exactly is MLF?

Let's find it out in our latest article!

Ever wondered why some wines have a creamy or buttery taste? The process of Malolactic Fermentation is a winemaking process that gives both red and white wines a richer and creamier texture. Oddly enough, Malolactic Fermentation isn’t technically a fermentation at all. What is Malolactic Fermentat...

09/01/2023

As we set our intentions for the new year, we encourage you to make the best decisions for your lifestyle and always place your sights on an intentional, fulfilling relationship with alcohol.

Here are 7 ways to make this month a ‘Try January.’

We admire the spirit behind Dry January and strongly support anyone who’s chosen to explore this option. However, we’ve noticed over the years that when people decide to participate, they often fail to identify a specific intention and define their ‘why.’ New Year’s resolutions don’t alw...

26/12/2022

With this freezing cold, it's always good to eat some kind of comfort food like a warm and reinvigorating soup.

And why not eating it with a glass of good wine?

Many people find challenging pairing soup with wine. And you know what? It's actually not so hard, if you follow this guide.

With this freezing cold, it's always good to eat some kind of comfort food like a warm and reinvigorating soup. And why not eating it with a glass of good wine? Many people find challenging pairing soup with wine. And you know what? It's actually not so hard, if you follow this guide. Chili Con Carn...

12/12/2022

Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas is coming to town!

Did you already buy all your Christmas presents? Here are six great ideas for your partner/friend/family member/colleague who is a wine geek!

It doesn’t matter what got you down the wine-geek rabbit hole, the important thing is that you’re here now and that you’re hungry for more (…or, thirsty for more). What we wine enthusiasts know well is that it’s not about how much wine you drink, it’s about the stories, the quality, and ...

28/11/2022

What Makes a Good Wine Cellar? Here are tips on wine storage and methods to organize your wine cellar (or wine cooler!).

Have you ever thought about having your own private wine cellar?

Whether you’re buying wine to hold onto for a handful of years, just starting a wine collection, or already have a well-curated wine cellar with 100’s of bottles, good wine storage is key. Wine Cellaring 101 A well-organized wine collection will help you avoid opening bottles too soon or too lat...

14/11/2022

Break out your ugly Christmas sweaters, Advent calendars, and low-hanging Game of Thrones references… winter is coming.
Here’s 5 wines that will keep you warm when the temperature drops.

5 wines that are perfect for holiday celebrations, rich cuisine, and evenings in with Netflix. Break out your ugly sweaters, digital Yule logs, and low-hanging Game of Thrones references… winter is coming. Here’s what we’re hot for when the temperature drops. 5 Winter Wines First things first,...

31/10/2022

Today is Halloween, the day of ghosts, witches, nightmares! And what worst nightmare for a wine lover than a wrong food and wine pairing?

Here are 6 food and wine combinations to absolutely avoid!
What do you think? What was the worst pairing you ever tried?

Suffer from bad food pairings? Don’t worry: we learn from failure, not from success. And although food and wine pairings are subjective and depend on the people’s tastes and preferences, some mismatches feel odd. A good pairing brings out the best in food, wine, or both; a bad one can easily do ...

17/10/2022

Did you ever heard about veraison? It's an extremely important phase in a grapevine annual lifecycle, but what exactly is?

Read our latest article to find it out!

One of the most important moments in a grapevine’s annual lifecycle is the onset of ripening, when the grapes turn from green to red and naturally begin to sweeten. The French call this process veraison. Veraison also occurs in white grapes, but without the color changes–white grapes simply beco...

03/10/2022

In the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Conegliano Valdobbiadene area, around a a majestic centuries-old oak, 25 hectares of vineyards are nurtured by the guys behind L'Antica Quercia for more than 40 years.
In this bucolic environment, one of the best Prosecco in the area is produced.

Read more about this incredible winery in our latest article!

Conegliano, Treviso, Veneto

19/09/2022

Which is better: corks or screw caps? If you say corks are better, you’re both right and wrong. The truth is, the corks vs screw caps argument is not as black and white as it seems.

Let’s take a closer look at this fascinating topic in our latest article!

Corks are the classic choice in the question of what goes between you and your wine. However, there’s been some surprising proof that shows how the corks vs screw caps argument is not as black and white as it seems. Which is better: corks or screw caps? If you say corks are better, you’re both r...

05/09/2022

Duck is one of those elegant meats you can’t help but love. What could be better than a beautiful duck a l’orange, or some tasty duck pâté spread on a slice of butterzopf? We’ve found that adding the right wine can take the flavours of duck to a whole new level, making these meals even better.

Read our latest article to find out which wines are the best to accompany this luscious meat!

Wine with duck: a match made in heaven? Duck is one of those elegant meats you can’t help but love. What could be better than a beautiful duck a l’orange, or some tasty duck pâté spread on salty crackers? We’ve found that adding the right wine can take the flavours of duck to a whole new lev...

22/08/2022

With estimates of between 500 and 600 grape varieties grown in Italy, it's impossible to taste all its wines.

But where to start? We created for you a list of the most iconic wines for novice wine lovers. Salute!

With estimates of between 500 and 600 grape varieties grown in Italy, it’s tricky to distill this iconic wine-soaked peninsula into basic baby sips. If you start at the Italian boot and drill down, you’ll find a land of incredible wine growing diversity. From the Alps in the north to the Apennin...

08/08/2022

What are the pros and cons of filtered vs unfiltered wine? Filtered wine is safer? Unfiltered wine is more healthy?

Learn more about wine filtration in our latest article!

Wine is not only a drink, but also a kind of play. It is a subject; a hobby people like to discuss or exchange their knowledge, thoughts, and news on or about. And, just as with any fashionable hobby, it’s subject to trends and techniques. One big thing happening in the wine industry right now is ...

27/06/2022

Montepulciano is the 2nd most planted red grape in Italy (after Sangiovese) and yet, is still an hidden gem for many people.

Let's dig deep in our latest article and find out more about Montepulciano!

Montepulciano is a medium-bodied red wine grape that is supposed to have originated in central Italy. Montepulciano wines are commonly confused with Vino Nobile de Montepulciano, a regional name for the Sangiovese-based wine in Tuscany. Montepulciano is the 2nd most planted red grape in Italy (after...

13/06/2022

Why is a wine corked? And where does the cork taint come from? Keep reading to find out in out latest article!

We talk about serious stuff here, people. When a wine is corked there is not a lot you can do, except crying. But why is a wine corked? And where does the cork taint come from? Keep reading to find out in our special top 5 list about cork taint. 1. Cork taint can be given by a family of molecules, n...

30/05/2022

Lasagna is same gastronomic constructor as pasta. There is no Italian "mamma" who would not know tens of kinds of this Italian pie, among which a tomato meat Bolognese stew is perhaps the simplest and the most popular.

But what are the best wines to drink with lasagna? Read our latest article and find it out!

If pizza is hugely popular all around the world, another dish called lasagna - which is obviously a little less popular - is highly competitive to its taste though. Some would argue that it beats it up sometimes. Lasagna is same gastronomic constructor as pasta. There is no Italian mistress who woul...

16/05/2022

As diverse as wine is, most bottles can be categorized into 9 different styles.
But what exactly are, these 9 styles? Let's find out in our latest article!

As diverse as wine is, most bottles can be categorized into 9 different styles. Once you taste an example the 9 styles, you’ll gain a good understanding of wine as a whole. It’s important to note that there are many nuances and subtle differences (and a few exceptions). That being said, if you.....

02/05/2022

Oslavia, a small village in the heart of the Collio wine region, is home of some of the most important wineries of Friuli. La Castellada, run by the Bensa family, is among them.

Read our latest article to find out more about this iconic winemakers and their wines.

Oslavia, Gorizia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia

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