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Sangiovese vs Nebbiolo

Two classic, Italian red wines, Sangiovese and Nebbiolo, need to be in your wine closet, but what’s the difference between them? Sangiovese is a red Italian wine with a medium body, chalky firm tannins, and subtle cherry and herbal notes. Nebbiolo, a paler Italian red, has screaming high acid, rasping tannins with rose and tar […]

Viognier: A Comprehensive Guide

Pronunciation: vee-oh-NYAY Viognier is an aromatic, medium-bodied white wine. It’s lower acid than Sauvignon Blanc, and fruiter than Chardonnay. Pair Viognier with salads, seafoods, or summer sipping. Here’s what you need to know about Viognier wine. What Kind of Wine is Viognier? Viognier is a medium-bodied white wine with a moderate level of acidity, balancing […]

Barbera: A Comprehensive Guide

Pronunciation: bar-BEHR-uh Barbera, a red wine varietal, finds itself at home in the vineyards of northwestern Italy. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or a curious beginner, this comprehensive Baraber guide will introduce you to this delicious red wine. What Kind of Wine Is Barbera? Barbera is a medium-bodied red wine with medium to high acidity, […]

What’s the Aging Potential of Merlot Wines: Cellaring Secrets

Merlot Aging Guidelines Merlot Category Aging Recommendation Inexpensive Merlots (Under $10 USD) Enjoy within a year of purchase Standard Merlots ($10-$20 USD) Best consumed within the first 3 to 5 years after release Premium Merlots ($20+ USD) May be able to age for 5-7 years Merlot is a red wine grape variety that is known […]

How to Make Red Wine Taste Less Bitter

If you’re not a frequent wine drinker, or making the shift from sports drinkes or soda pop to the world of wine, the occasional bitter sip can be a bit surprising. To make your wine less bitter, add 1/8th of a teaspoon (~.5 grams) of sugar at a time to your glass. Swirl the wine […]

What’s Better? DOCG, DOC, IGT, and VdT Italian Wines

Reading Italian wine labels can feel a little cryptic, especially if you’re standing in the wine aisle of your local store and holding two bottles that look essentially the same.  If you want the highest quality Italian wines, then choose a DOCG Italian wine, sometimes written out as Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita. DOC […]

Uncorking Nebbiolo Wines of Northern Italy

Nebbiolo, at home in northwestern Italy, is a classic grape first referenced all the way back in the 1200s! Today, this red grape crafts some of the world’s greatest food-friendly wines. Here’s what you need to know about this dry red wine of Italy.

What Is Baga Wine?

Baga is a Vitis vinifera grape variety with small, thick-skinned purple berries. The word baga means ‘berry’, and the variety grows widely in the coastal Bairrada region of central Portugal. Today, innovation and experimentation in winemaking mean that Baga wines can be vinified into refreshing rosés, light and fruity reds, or even bold, tannic blockbusters.