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
Those differences begin with climate and vineyard soils.
Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more about me, I’ve included a brief bio following … Read more
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
“In this series we bring you our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions which we personally recommend Another of our perennial favourites that we can always rely on to be consistent in quality. This is a wine you will want to be serving during the holidays. An exceptional value for the quality of the wine. From the … Read more
Creative Pairings with Italy’s Most Popular White Wine
The share of certified organic production among the sample companies stands at 95% for the DOC and 91.5% for the DOCG.
The best part for me is to try wines from regions that I am unfamiliar with.
Carlino, the new full-service restaurant conceived by Kitchen Table Restaurants, opened its doors on Wednesday, December 1 in Shangri-La Vancouver.
