A natural wine is a wine that is produced from organic grapes. Manufacturers do not undergo certification. At the same time they refuse to use synthetic chemicals and to intervene in the cellar work with invasive enological practices. There are no laws on the exact definition of “natural wine”. Therefore, it is not currently a […]
South Tyrol’s wine-growing reality is really reduced: only 15% of the territory is cultivable. In fact, in the region we can find just over 5 thousand hectares of vineyards. Despite the very small size, these places are a small jewel within the Italian wine scene. History Although viticulture in the region dates back to Roman times, […]
Special wines are part of a rather varied group of products, even very different from each other. All have special processing processes that make them unique and special to taste. Almost everyone came to light by chance. Only later did the winemakers identify the techniques for obtaining them. There are various categories of these special […]
Today we will talk about Freisa. A native Piedmontese grape with black berry, widespread especially in the Asti area, in the Monferrato Casalese area, in the Alessandria area and in the Cuneo area. There are two main varieties: the Freisa Piccola, mainly present in the hilly areas and the Freisa Grossa which is more productive […]
The volcanoes in Italy form a veritable “backbone” that connects the South, the islands and the North and which also characterizes the production of so-called volcanic wines. The volcanic soil is one of the most particular and precious for the production of wine, we discover why. Volcanic soil The volcanic eruptions that have occurred in […]
For a special touch to the dishes, adding a small dose of wine is often a good idea. The simple operation of “fading” in fact, allows risottos, sauces, stews and many other preparations to benefit from the many properties of a good wine, used as cooking liquid prevents the preparations from sticking. Helps to reduce […]
Are you planning a trip to an area famous for its wines? Or do you just want to know a little more about what you drink? Have you ever wondered why you should rotate the glass? Or what meaning do the “veins” that wine produces on the glass? Here are some small tips on how […]
Names after the Borough of Soave (near Verona, in veneto – North east of Italy) where it is produced, the Soave is a refined white wine, recognized as the first Italian “Typical wine” in 1931 is now well known at world wide level. We are talking about a wine made by 79% with the Garganega […]
Hello all and welcome back to the Enolike blog! last week we learned how red wine is made; lots of you wrote back asking if the same rules apply for the white wine, so, it’s time to learn how white wine is made! Enjoy the reading and remember The miracle of the wine is to make […]
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