Anisette (also known as Anisetta) is Italy’s beloved anise liqueur, a sweet and aromatic spirit that has captivated drinkers for over 150 years. Often confused with Sambuca or pastis, this traditional Anisette drink has a gentler flavor profile and deep roots in Southern Italian culture. It is made from green…
Cooking Class Olive Ascolane If you’ve fallen in love with one of Le Marche’s most famous specialties but don’t know how to prepare them yourself, pick up the secrets and tricks to turning out traditional olive ascolane with this small-group cooking class. Learn how to stuff, bread, and fry local…
We are proud to announce that Drink Italian Day will be celebrated every year on August 15. DrinkItalian is a love letter to all Italian made beverages. It was created by a group of passionate consumers and industry professionals who want to share the “La Dolce Vita” lifestyle around the…
A one-day trip to Venice must not be enough time to experience everything that the city has to offer. Here 5 top experiences that will make you want to come again and get more. Remember also to check the best time to visit the city. Some of the links in…
Bellini, Spritz, Sgroppino are three of the most famous drinks you can enjoy in Venice (or should we call it Venezia?)…Ready to order? Venezia is one of the most amazing cities in the world. And Venetians shaped so much of Italian history with many travels and many books. While you…
Bacari and Cicchetti are the true Aperitivo experience in Venezia. The first name refers to the place where people meet, the second one refers to the delicious bite-sized appetizers that are served with the drink. Venezia can’t be imagined: Venezia must be seen and lived!Probably nowhere else in the world…
Although Vermouth was born in Italy, most of the botanicals used in this aromatized fortified wine are not typical of Italy, like for example the Wormwood. Let’s discover together the secret of this famous Italian Aperitif. Wormwood / Artemisia Absinthium Every producer has its own proprietary recipe, their own maceration,…
Vermouth is an aromatized, fortified wine flavored with various botanicals (roots, barks, flowers, seeds, herbs, and spices) of which each producer has his own secret recipe. The two styles are dry and sweet. We are working on this Vermouth description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are…
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG is a traditional-method sparkling wine from Lombardy (DOCG since 2007), made predominantly from Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) with 15–24 months on lees for fine mousse and brioche character. Italian Wine CentralWine Guide What is Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG? A focused DOCG for traditional-method (méthode…
Oltrepò Pavese DOC is a wine region in Lombardy, Italy, just south of the Po River. Known for its Pinot Nero (Italy’s third-largest planted area) and Metodo Classico sparkling wines, it produces red, white, rosé, and sparkling styles across rolling hills and medieval villages. With its proximity to Milan, rich…
Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco DOC is a sweet, lightly sparkling red wine from Piedmont’s Monferrato hills. Made from Malvasia di Schierano grapes, it offers strawberry and rose aromas with a low alcohol content (5–7.5%). Perfect for desserts, romantic gifts, and summer celebrations. What is Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco…
What is Malvasia di Casorzo d’Asti? Malvasia di Casorzo d’Asti is one of Piedmont’s most delightful and lesser-known treasures: a sweet, aromatic red wine with an intense bouquet of roses, ripe berries, and delicate spice. Produced under DOC status since 1969, it is crafted almost exclusively from the Malvasia di…
Few wines in Italy carry the mystique — and scarcity — of Malvasia di Bosa DOC, a golden-hued dessert wine from the coastal hills of western Sardinia. Produced from the ancient Malvasia grape, it offers aromas of dried apricot, orange blossom, and Mediterranean herbs, all wrapped in a gentle almond…
What is Malvasia delle Lipari DOC? Malvasia delle Lipari DOC is a rare Sicilian dessert wine made primarily from Malvasia di Lipari grapes grown on the volcanic slopes of the Aeolian Islands, north of Sicily. This Passito-style sweet wine is produced by drying grapes in the Mediterranean sun to concentrate…
Asti DOCG is Italy’s premier sweet sparkling wine from Piedmont, made from 100% Moscato Bianco grapes using the Charmat method. Established as DOCG in 1993, it produces semi-sweet, low-alcohol (7–9.5% ABV) wines with floral aromas and natural sweetness. Available worldwide for €7–30, it’s perfect for celebrations and desserts. The Historic…
What is Breganze DOC? Breganze DOC is a prestigious wine appellation in Veneto’s Vicenza province, established in 1969. Known for volcanic soils and the indigenous Vespaiolo grape, it produces elegant dry whites (€12–18), structured reds (€15–30), and the renowned Torcolato dessert wine (€25–45) from 13 municipalities along the Asiago Plateau…
What is Moscato di Trani DOC Wine? This Puglian sweet wine comes from the coastal city of Trani. Crafted from Moscato Bianco (Muscat Blanc) grapes—with up to 15% other aromatic varietals—it spans two enchanting styles: the naturally sweet Dolce Naturale and the richly fortified Liquoroso. History and Origins Established formally…
What is Moscato di Sorso-Sennori DOC? Moscato di Sorso-Sennori DOC is a Sardinian sweet Muscat wine from the towns of Sorso and Sennori near the Gulf of Asinara. Made with at least 90% Moscato Bianco, it comes in four styles—still Bianco, sparkling Spumante, Passito (dessert), and Liquoroso (fortified)—all revered for…