Magnifico Curiosity
Discover how to pair Italian wines with holiday meals. A beginner’s guide to choosing the right wine for every dish during the festive season.
It's May 25th, which means we are in the middle of a beautiful season, which is spring. We can enjoy the cherry blossom, the fantastic warm weather, but it is also cool to remember that we celebrate National Wine Day on this day.
Vin brûlé, the Italian delightful version of mulled wine, is one of winter favorites, especially during the holiday season. While mulled wine is only warmed up, Vin brûlé is boiled. The different process affects the alcohol content. This hot and spicy wine has curative effects, not only on your mood! It is a popular home therapy for colds.
One of Italy’s most ancient traditions, grape harvesting, or vendemmia, has a history going all the way back to Ancient Rome. To this day, there are many families and small-scale famers who make their own wine at home.
Explore the Italian vendemmia, the traditional grape harvest that dates back to Ancient Rome and still brings families and winemakers together today. In this article, we look at how grapes are picked, pressed and turned into wine, the regional differences between northern and southern Italy, and why fall is the best time to visit vineyards and join local wine festivals. Learn how vendemmia celebrates Italian culture, wine and community, and get inspired to plan your next wine trip to Italy.