Wondering what the best wines of 2020 were? Our sales figures have the answer. We've crunched the numbers between January 1st and December 31st to find out which of our bottles you couldn't get enough of last year. Surprisingly, the top ten was made...

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Independent Wine, a Premium Italian wine specialist, announces that twenty wines in its portfolio won Decanter Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals in the latest Decanter Awards ceremony. These wines represent some of Italy’s best examples from highly prized denominations, including Barolo, Amarone, and Chianti...

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Decanter has announced its Retailer Awards shortlist for 2020, and Independent Wine is up for two awards: Newcomer of the Year and Italy Specialist. It goes without saying that we're absolutely ecstatic to have been chosen, and to be up against such prestigious names like...

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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....

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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Tuscany is home to some of Italy's boldest and brightest red wines. It's where you'll find the Chianti Classico, full of concentrated aromas of red fruits. With its hints of dried cherry, plum, cinnamon and spice, it's Italy in a glass. (Read our post...

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With more wineries than any other country in the world, and more than 350 different types of grape available, Italian wine can be overwhelming. It's easy to get lost – with so much on offer, how do you choose a truly excellent red wine...

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