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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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One of Italy's best-known red wines, Chianti is also one of its most misunderstood. The main confusion comes from the difference between basic Chianti and the more prestigious Chianti Classico. We are proud to work with one of the most respected winemakers from Chianti...
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It could only be explained by Christmas magic, when a winemaker from the Francone family sent us two bottles of Barolo and Barbaresco that won Decanter Silver and Gold medals. Those two wines - even without awards - are often said to be Italy's...
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