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04 Apr

Buona Pasqua! How is Easter celebrated in Tuscany?

4 April 2021
Posted by Wine Geek

"Buona Pasqua" is "Happy Easter" in Italian - and we decided to share with you how is Easter celebrated in Italy. Travelling may be off the cards until for now, but you can bring a bit of the Bel Paese home this...

19 Mar

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Get Highland Chocolatier Belgian Praliné Eggs with Your Easter Wine Order

19 March 2021
Posted by Wine Geek

Easter is on the 4th April this year, and we can't think of a better way to celebrate than by sipping fine Italian wine and devouring delicious chocolate. That's why we're offering a special gift with all orders over £100 placed by 01 April...

18 Feb

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New: Premium Italian virtual wine tasting experience for wine connoisseurs

24 February 2021
Posted by Wine Geek

Virtual wine tastings have become a popular way to re-connect with friends and family over the past year. They offer the chance to do something exciting together from the safety and comfort of home. That said, we think they could be improved – which...

12 Jan

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The Top 10 Italian Wines of 2020

13 January 2021
Posted by Wine Geek

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...

02 Dec

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How to choose the best wine for Christmas dinner?

9 December 2020
Posted by Wine Geek

Choosing the best wine for Christmas dinner can be tricky. After all, it's the most important meal of the year. There are lots of different flavours to think of when picking your drinks: traditional treats like pigs in blankets, luxurious sides like dauphinoise potatoes...

29 Oct

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Italian Wine Gifts: Our Best Reds and Whites for Under £25

8 December 2020
Posted by Wine Geek

Can you find a truly delightful Italian wine gift for less than £25? The answer is "yes" - you don't need to spend a fortune to show your friends how much you love them. Whether they prefer big juicy reds or light and fruity...

27 Oct

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Twelve Premium Italian Wines to Gift this Christmas

8 December 2020
Posted by Wine Geek

Christmas is all about eating, drinking and being merry. It's the time of year where we splash a little extra cash to make our friends, family and colleagues feel loved. If you're planning on giving wine as a gift, now is the time to...

15 Oct

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Wine Gifts: the Essential Guide

3 November 2020
Posted by Wine Geek

Over the past year, we’ve been sending wine as gifts to customers all across the UK. So we’ve decided to share some practical tips with you. Find out which wine is best to choose as a gift, how to send a wine gift by...

26 Sep

Wine news

Independent Wine’s twenty premium Italian wines win Decanter Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals

9 December 2020
Posted by Wine Geek

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...

09 Sep

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Ask the experts: why are the best Italian wines always made from hand-picked grapes?

8 December 2020
Posted by Wine Geek

It's common knowledge that the best Italian wines are made from hand-picked grapes, but have you ever wondered why? Hand picking is a feature that winemakers often shout about. Usually, grapes for inexpensive mass-produced wines are picked by machines. Prestigious vineyards –...

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