One of the most frequent comments expressed by our readers in the letters we receive, is about the usage of casks and barriques in wines. Many complain the fact that too often the organoleptic character “forced” by wood in wine is… [more]

The great fortified Portuguese wine, which in the past played a leading commercial role, still today keeps its charm and its elegance in many different styles… [more]

Originating from the Loire Valley, Chenin Blanc is a grape with a twin personality, frequently used for the production of ordinary wines, it is also capable of giving full bodied and longeval white wines… [more]

Chianti Classico Castello di Fonterutoli 2001, Stravino di Stravino 2002, Siepi 2002, Franciacorta Brut Millesimato 2000, Collio Chardonnay Selezione 2002, Barbaresco Asili 2001, Vermentino di Sardegna Tuvaoes 2003… [more]

With more than forty years of history, today Produttori Colterenzio winery is one of the reference wine making models in Alto Adige, a success obtained thanks to the quality of its wines… [more]

Tasting food means, just like for wine, understanding and analyzing all of its organoleptic qualities, a complex process requiring attention and concentration… [more]

Probably coming from the Middle East, very used in cooking both raw and cooked to seasoning foods, appreciated as a remedy as well as for its preventive properties against many diseases… [more]

Review of Grappa, Distillates and Brandy, Grappa Alexander Platinum, Grappa Alexander Cru 2002, Nonnu 'Elogu Ambrata, Nonnu 'Elogu Bianca… [more]