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🍾 Why Prosecco Keeps Losing to Champagne… Even When It Wins
The lie we all agreed to believe There’s a polite fiction in the wine world that nobody really questions out loud. Champagne is “better.”Prosecco is “easier.” That’s the story. Clean. Simple. Wrong. Because if you strip away branding, price rituals, and the way people whisper “Champagne” like it has diplomatic... The post 🍾 Why Prosecco Keeps Losing to Champagne… Even When It Wins appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
by Kelly Chidi-Ogbonna3 viewswine-factswine-knowledgeabout-winechampagneproseccowine-guide - news
Exploring the Health Benefits of Wine: What You Need to Know
Wine is one of those topics where everyone suddenly becomes a nutrition expert after two glasses. One person says... The post Exploring the Health Benefits of Wine: What You Need to Know appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
by Kelly Chidi-Ogbonna2 viewswine-factswine-knowledgeabout-winehealthwine - news
Stop Calling Prosecco “Italian Champagne” — Here’s What It Actually Is
Prosecco vs Champagne vs Spumante I have a small bone to pick, and it’s been sitting in my glass... The post Stop Calling Prosecco “Italian Champagne” — Here’s What It Actually Is appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
by Kelly Chidi-Ogbonna3 viewswine-factswine-knowledgeabout-winefrench-wineitalian-winesparkling-wine - news
3 Italian Wine Facts That Will Change How You Order in a Restaurant
You’ve probably been ordering wine in Italy the hard way. Don’t worry, so has almost everyone. Here’s how it... The post 3 Italian Wine Facts That Will Change How You Order in a Restaurant appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
by Kelly Chidi-Ogbonna2 viewswine-factswine-italywine-and-countrywine-guidewine-tips - news
3 Wine Facts Every Wine Lover Gets Wrong
Including, probably, you. Nobody likes being told they’ve been doing something wrong. Especially something they’ve been doing confidently, in... The post 3 Wine Facts Every Wine Lover Gets Wrong appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
by Kelly Chidi-Ogbonna3 viewswine-factscheap-winewine-knowledgewine-myths - news
Wine Facts That Sound Fake — But Are Actually True.
🍷 The oldest known winery dates back to 4100 B.C. in Armenia. Archaeologists discovered fermentation vats, a wine press,... The post Wine Facts That Sound Fake — But Are Actually True. appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
by Kelly Chidi-Ogbonna2 viewswine-factswine-knowledgeabout-wine - news
Wine Facts: The History and Origins Every Wine Lover Should Know
Terroir isn’t mysticism — geologists proved it. Natural wine isn’t a trend — it’s 8,000 years old. And the... The post Wine Facts: The History and Origins Every Wine Lover Should Know appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
by Kelly Chidi-Ogbonna2 viewshistorywine-factswine-knowledgenatural-wineorganic-winewine-history - news
Wine Facts: What Your Body Is Really Doing When You Drink
Your tongue is lying to you. Your nose has been doing all the work. And that headache? You’ve been... The post Wine Facts: What Your Body Is Really Doing When You Drink appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
by Kelly Chidi-Ogbonna2 viewswine-factswine-knowledgeabout-winewine-guide - news
3 Wine Facts Nobody Tells You (But Every Wine Lover Should Know)
The wine world is full of rules, rituals, and received wisdom. Some of it’s true. Some of it’s theatre.... The post 3 Wine Facts Nobody Tells You (But Every Wine Lover Should Know) appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
by Kelly Chidi-Ogbonna2 viewswine-facts - news
Albariño: the grape & wine
Albariño : the grape & wines Many white wine drinkers reach instinctively for familiar favourites like Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, or Pinot Grigio. There is nothing wrong with any of these well-known varieties but looking further afield there is a world of exciting alternative white wines. None of these alternatives is more refreshing, versatile and food-friendly than Albariño (pronounced phonetically as Alba-reen-yo). If you’re looking to expand your palate and discover a white wine that balances elegance with vibrancy, Albariño may be exactly what you are missing. In my opinion, Albariño, especially from the Rías Baixas DO, is one of the best Spanish (and Portuguese) still white wines today. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll explore everything you need to know about the Albariño grape and its wines — from its origins and flavour profile to food pairings and buying tips—so that you can skip the Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot shelves and find a great bottle of this delicious wine ins
by WinesWithAttitude4 viewsgrape-varietieswine-stylesalbarinowine-facts - news
Carmenère: Chile’s signature grape & wine
Carmenère: Chile’s signature grape & wine You would not be surprised to learn that Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and other well-known grape varieties are popular search terms on the Wines With Attitude website. However, one of the most searched-for varieties is Carmenère (pronounced car-mun-air), a rather more obscure, though distinctive, black grape variety. Part of the reason for its low profile is that Carmenère accounts for only a tiny proportion of the total world wine grape production. In addition it has long been the source of mystery and misidentification. In fact the grape was almost extinct and was only rediscovered many years later, in the late 20th century, on a different continent having long been mistaken for another grape. So why is Carmenère such a popular search term? Let’s delve into the mysterious Carménère and find out where it is grown, what kind of wines it produces, what it tastes like and why you should make it a part of your wine repertoire. The Ca
by WinesWithAttitude4 viewsgrape-varietieswine-stylescarmenerewine-facts - news
Malbec grape and wines
Guide to the Malbec Grape & its wines Malbec, Argentinian Malbec in particular, is one of the most popular red wines in the UK. It was long considered one of the ‘beefiest’ red wines and became a staple house wine for many pubs and restaurants, initially increasing its popularity. That may however have come at a cost as public perception of the quality of Malbec seems to be in decline. This blogpost looks into the reasons for Malbec’s popularity, explores facts about the Malbec grape that account, in part, for the wine’s different aromas & flavours and for the different styles of Malbec wine. It also considers if quality has become an issue for ‘brand Malbec’ and covers which food is best consumed with Malbec. The Malbec grape Although the Malbec grape is the flagship grape of Argentina, it originated in the area of South West France around the city of Cahors, east of Bordeaux and north of Toulouse. It is also known in that area and in the Loire where a little is grown as Côt or Auxerr
by WinesWithAttitude4 viewsgrape-varietieswine-stylesargentinafood-pairingmalbecwine-and-food - news
To decant or not to decant? That is the question…
To decant or not to decant? That is the question… Often regarded as an old-fashioned, even somewhat pretentious practice, decanting wine has its fair share of doubters. Is decanting simply done for show or does it serve a useful purpose? If so, which wines should be decanted and how long before serving should wine be decanted? This blogpost looks into the why, which, how and when of decanting wine. WHY DECANT WINE? The main reason historically for decanting wine was to remove it from any naturally-occurring sediment often seen in wines that have aged a while in bottle. This sediment can taste bitter and, let’s face it, is unpleasant in texture – no-one likes to get that gritty last mouthful of wine. You would expect to see a sediment in vintage & crusted port and wines, mostly red wines, that have been aged for a number of years in bottle. Some younger wines can also benefit from being decanted. There is a small but growing number of natural winemakers who prefer not to filter their wi
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