Wine has no season and is consumed every day of the year. The variety of grapes and the biodiversity we have allow us to have a very wide choice of flavors, hues and fragrances. For this reason, there are wines that are particularly suitable to be appreciated during the summer, when there is usually a …
Before the 1500s, no one had ever written about viticulture and oenology with as much technical competence, precision and scruple as Leonardo da Vinci. In fact, this skilled man of universal talent was a true pioneer in the field of wine. It could be said that, even in the field of oenology, Leonardo was so …
When we talk about “blend“, we are describing a very important oenological operation that involves combining two or more wines to obtain a single blend. The word “blend“, therefore, is synonymous with a mix of different grapes that make up a single wine. The art of blending is the result of a profound knowledge and …
Everyone has heard of “tannins” at least once, but perhaps not everyone knows what they really are! Wine is a rich mix of various chemical compounds (such as sugars, acids and alcohol) and natural organic substances, called “polyphenols” or “phenolic compounds“. These are macromolecules made up of “phenols” (or complex bonds of oxygen and hydrogen …
Syrah is one of the most cultivated and most renowned grape variety in the world. Syrah grapes are present in the vineyards on the Tuscan hills surrounding Villa da Vinci, the estate of Cantine Leonardo da Vinci. Among the various labels produced by Leonardo da Vinci, the Villa Da Vinci collection features a Syrah wine …
Fermentation, alcoholic fermentation, wine fermentation, must fermentation: a fundamental process that determines the success of a wine. We don’t have firm data on the first fermentation processes and techniques. It seems that the fermentation of wine was discovered probably by chance, by observing the phenomenon of the boiling of certain organisms, cereals or liquids such …
“We do not meet to drink and eat”, said Plutarch, “But to drink and eat together”, precisely to underline how important the concept of conviviality between human beings is in their relationship with food and drink. Conviviality presupposes sharing and thus also the desire for exchange and dialogue. For this reason, a series of specific …
If Italian wines are among the best in the world, certainly part of the credit is due to the reputation of our classic great full-bodied, structured and well-aged red wines. Italian viticulture is characterized by the production of superb bottles of wine obtained from exclusive native vines which, in very few cases, manage to grow …
Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift? An excellent wine is just what you need! Giving a wine at Christmas is a real gesture of class, an inevitable sign of style and elegance. Whether it’s a modest expense or you have a big budget, a good bottle of wine will certainly make the lucky …
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