Learn to understand Italian wine labels enough to get what you want. Here is a great set of tips and advice to keep handy so you can find and enjoy more Italian wine. How to Read Italian Wine Labels Parts of an Italian Wine Label Italian wine labels are widely varied in how they look...
Wine Talking Whiskey with Cocktail Legend Jim Meehan ABV and Age Age is a key factor in classifying whiskey - some bottles wear their birth year with pride There are two important numbers you will find on a whiskey bottle. The first, and most straightforward, is the ABV% - the alcohol...
In these cases, vintage variation expresses itself as a difference in character rather than quality. Ornellaia underlines this point by giving each vintage of their eponymous wine a name. 2013 is “L’Eleganza;” 2015, “Il Carisma.” With that, they commission an artist to create labels that...
Wine labels come in all shapes and sizes, some with a bare minimum of information, others with a wealth of data that explore virtually every aspect of the wine. Most labels fall somewhere in between. Learning to read the label can give you some indication of what to expect from the wine...
These conditions reflect themselves in the complexity of consumer purchasing behaviour for wine. The main objective of this study is to outline the traits of the cognitive complexity of wine, with the aim of understanding the awareness of young Italian wine and beer consumers and to examine their...
Refocusing on Wine Labels October 4, 2018itswinebyme1 Comment I have to admit, somewhere along this wine journey of mine, wine labels have become a bit like white noise once I pop the bottle. Sure, I’ll snap a pic for Instagram or Delectable, but I’ve been more concerned with what...
2009. `How loyal are Italian consumers to wine attributes?' Journal of Wine Research, 20(2): 125-142.Casini, L., Rungie, C. ,Corsi, A. M., 2009b. How Loyal are Italian Consumers to Wine Attributes?. J Wine Res., 20 (2), 125-142....
If 75% of a bottle of vermouth is wine, you have to be able to say why you use a particular wine. That’s why I began printing which wine we use on our back label, because we use it for a reason. Now, vermouth is a really important Italian drinks category, no one gave a shit...
Aperitivo—otherwise known as Italian happy hour—is an ordinary component of the Italian lifestyle. My favorite place is Sei Divino. They offer an abundance of meats, cheeses, and classic Italian cuisines paired with wine and aperitif that you won’t want to miss. Even if you’re tired fro...
Notes:Now that I live in Boston, I’m taking advantage of the major cultural staple of being able to walk into some market owned by an elderly Italian person and wish that they were your grandparent. For me, Tony’s Market, appropriately owned by a guy named Tony who is between 80 an...