Easiest Appetizers for Wine Tasting: 14 Great Picks

If you’re in the habit of hosting last-minute wine tastings, or just not that into cooking, then you’ll want super easy appetizer options. The easiest appetizers for wine tastings are pre-packaged, shelf-stable, or easy to grab and go. Foods like popcorn, chips, cheese, olives, and even sushi are great appetizer options that complement wine tastings. […]

Negroamaro: A Comprehensive Guide

I was in the local bottle shop the other day talking to a man hanging out in the Italian wine section. He was looking for a one-off Italian red wine, and I suggested a Negroamaro-based Salice Salentino DOC wine. Never heard of Negroamaro or Salice Salentino before? You’re not alone! The thick-skinned Italian black 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 […]