LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Grappa: Italy’s Pomace Spirit

Grappa: Italy’s Pomace Spirit Wine production leaves behind a substantial amount of solid material after grapes have been pressed. The skins, seeds, pieces of pulp, and sometimes stems are collectively called pomace, or vinaccia in Italian. For centuries, much of this material had little commercial value once the juice had been removed. It still contained … Read more

LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Why Merlot Tastes Different in California, Bordeaux, and Italy

Those differences begin with climate and vineyard soils.

PINOT GRIGIO DELLE VENEZIE DOC IOFFICIAL WINE 2026 GIRO D’ITALIA

PINOT GRIGIO DELLE VENEZIE DOC IS THE OFFICIAL WINE OF THE 2026 GIRO D’ITALIA This iconic Italian white wine, one of the most loved worldwide, becomes part of the legend of the symbolic Italian cycling race, on a journey in stages that shines a spotlight on the country’s regions and landscapes, highlighting their perfection and … Read more

Vancouver Internatonal Wine Festival Trade Seminar Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC and Cicchetti

Creative Pairings with Italy’s Most Popular White Wine