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29 Jun

Where does Chianti Classico get its zingy cherry flavour?

29 June 2020
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Have you ever wondered where does Chianti Classico get its zingy cherry flavour? Every fan of Chianti Classico can instantly recognise the wine's captivating freshness. For those who aren't familiar with it, the palette marries fresh cherry with flavoursome aromas of chocolate, vanilla, hazelnut...

16 Jun

Wine Guide

Are premium and high-volume wines produced in the same way?

16 June 2020
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As a wine importer, I am often asked if premium and high-volume wines are produced in the same way, and if there's a technical reason why premium wine is sold at a higher price – or if it's just clever marketing. Today we're going to...

05 Jun

Wine Guide

What is the right price for Barolo?

7 July 2020
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What is the right price for Barolo? With bottles costing anywhere from £16 to £260 and over, it's a really broad range. If you're not a wine expert, it can be hard to know whether you're getting great value for money, or are paying...

18 May

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Our Top Ten Italian Wines During Lockdown

23 June 2020
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For many people, lockdown has been an opportunity to relax and indulge in small pleasures like cooking leisurely meals and sipping good wine. We've taken a look at the most-bought wines from our website this spring, and there are a few surprises in there....

06 May

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Global warming: drinking Old World wines generates four times less CO2

16 June 2020
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Is it time to act now? We've reached the point where global warming is undeniable. Already, 2020 is set to be the hottest year on record. This is a worrying trend, especially since the past five years have been, statistically, the five hottest years ever. Luckily,...

28 Apr

Wine Guide

Light, sharp and fruity: delicious food to pair with Roero Arneis

29 June 2020
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What Italian food is best to pair with Roero Arneis? Ask food bloggers! Deliciously sharp and refreshing, the mouth-watering Arneis white wine from the Piedmontese region of Roero was made for warm evenings on the patio. We've spoken to our favourite food bloggers and asked...

17 Apr

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Four sparkling wines to order online

7 July 2020
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It can be hard to stay positive during lockdown. All of your favourite bars and restaurants are closed, and you need to stay home all the time. Luckily there's some healing power in a glass (or two) of good bubbly. Spritzy and refreshing, there's...

07 Apr

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The Ultimate Guide to the best Italian Wine

7 July 2020
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Italian wine: Italy has a wider selection of wines than anywhere else in the world, with up to 2,000 unique grapes grown across the country. Italy is most famous for wines made from its indigenous grapes. Classic Italian red wines include Barolo and Barbaresco...

25 Mar

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Which wines do UK consumers search for?

16 June 2020
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Online searches reveal that 49% of UK customers are looking for sparkling wine Did you know that sparkling wine accounts for 49% of all online wine searches in the UK? And that Italian Prosecco is 40% more popular than French Champagne, while Italian Muscat is...

16 Mar

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Delicious dishes to pair with Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera

7 July 2020
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The iconic red wines of Piemonte: Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera If you're looking for some dinnertime inspiration, we've asked our favourite food bloggers what they like to eat with Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera, Italy's three iconic red wines. These wines all come from Piemonte -...

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