• DRINKS - LIFESTYLE

    Drinks to enjoy in Venice

    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…

  • WINE

    IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti / Weinberg Dolomiten

    IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti / Weinberg Dolomiten: It is an appellation of wines from the regions of Trentino and Veneto. White Grapes are Chardonnay, Friulano, Glera, Kerner, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Nosiola, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sylvaner Verde and Red Grapes are Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet…

  • WINE

    Prosecco DOC

    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…

  • GRAPE VARIETIES

    Enantio

    Enantio is a grape that grows close to the river Adige crossing the two regions of Trentino and Veneto. In that area, it is often referred to as Lambrusco a Foglia Frastagliata. We are working on this Enantio grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking…

  • GRAPE VARIETIES

    Corvinone

    Corvinone is a red grape found in Valpolicella (in the province of Verona, Veento) and it is the typical blending partner of Corvina. The name sounds actually like “Big Corvina”. We are working on this Corvinone grape description. Please come back soon. Send us an e-mail if you are looking for…

  • GRAPE VARIETIES

    Corvina

    Corvina is the grape of Valpolicella, and it is the main variety in the Amarone wine. The name derives from raven which is corvo in Italian. We are working on this Corvina grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com Two of…

  • GRAPE VARIETIES

    Casetta

    Casetta is a grape that grows close to the river Adige crossing the two regions of Trentino and Veneto. It is used in the Valdadige Terra dei Forti DOC and in some IGT wines from Veneto. We are working on this Casetta grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail…

  • GRAPE VARIETIES

    Verdiso

    Verdiso is a grape variety called after the green color of its berries. It grows in Veneto, especially in the countrysides of Conegliano, and Valdobbiadene near Treviso. We are working on this Verdiso grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com…

  • GRAPE VARIETIES

    Vespaiola

    Vespaiola is a grape mainly found in the province of Vicenza, in Veneto, where it is used for still, sparkling and sweet wines. Its name comes from an animal: Vespa is wasp in Italian and these insects are very attracted by the sweetness of this grape. We are working on…