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18 May

Our Top Ten Italian Wines During Lockdown

19 May 2020
Posted by Wine Geek

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

9 May 2020
Posted by Wine Geek

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

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

26 May 2020
Posted by Wine Geek

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

9 May 2020
Posted by Wine Geek

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

21 May 2020
Posted by Wine Geek

Famous across the world for its incredible gastronomy and lust for life, it's no surprise that Italy is home to more types of wine than any other country. It's believed that there are anywhere from 300 to 2,000 unique grapes thriving in Italy's vineyards. As...

25 Mar

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Which wines do UK consumers search for?

9 May 2020
Posted by Wine Geek

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

26 May 2020
Posted by Wine Geek

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 -...

10 Mar

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Tuscan wine and food pairings you really need to try

9 May 2020
Posted by Wine Geek

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...

27 Feb

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The Essential Guide to Chianti and Chianti Classico wine

9 May 2020
Posted by Wine Geek

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...

19 Feb

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Italian red wine: a complete guide to finding your favourite

21 May 2020
Posted by Wine Geek
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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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