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…
Prosecco DOC is one of the most famous Italian wine appellations in the world. This sparkling wine is popular everywhere, for its refreshing taste with aromas of apple and pear. Prosecco Doc is a very large appellation that centers in the province of Treviso and enlarge in most of the…
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…
Zibibbo is a grape found in Sicily. It is very resistant to drought and wind, and it is cultivated in the small Island of Pantelleria where it is used to produce the amazing Passito di Pantelleria DOC. It is also called Moscato di Alessandria. We are working on this Zibibbo…
Vitovska is a grape predominantely found in the Carso area of Friuli Venezia Giulia. The name is of Slovenian origin.Typical aromas of its wines are lemon, pear, and sage. We are working on this Vitovska grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more…
Ribolla Gialla is a typical grape from Friuli Venezia Giulia, with high acidity and a hint of white pepper at the nose. Often used to make orange wines. We are working on this Ribolla Gialla grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more…
Picolit is one of the most ancient Italian grape varieties. It is cultivated in Friuli Venezia Giulia and it is mostly known for the sweet wines. We are working on this Picolit grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two…
The protagonist of this story is Aleatico and the handful of defenders of this variety are the winemakers of the beautiful island of Elba, who, with their 32 hectares, remain the major producers of this grape in Italy In 1970 there were 2120 hectares in Italy, in 2010 only 171.…
Alba DOC is an appellation in Piedmont that includes only red wines from Nebbiolo (min 70%) and Barbera. Alba is also the name of the commune. We are working on this Alba DOC appellation description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at…
Gamba Rossa is a red grape found in Piedmont in the Asti area. It is used in the Calosso DOC wine. We are working on this Vespolinagrape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian…