Anisette (also known as Anisetta) is Italy’s beloved anise liqueur, a sweet and aromatic spirit that has captivated drinkers for over 150 years. Often confused with Sambuca or pastis, this traditional Anisette drink has a gentler flavor profile and deep roots in Southern Italian culture. It is made from green…
Cooking Class Olive Ascolane If you’ve fallen in love with one of Le Marche’s most famous specialties but don’t know how to prepare them yourself, pick up the secrets and tricks to turning out traditional olive ascolane with this small-group cooking class. Learn how to stuff, bread, and fry local…
We are proud to announce that Drink Italian Day will be celebrated every year on August 15. DrinkItalian is a love letter to all Italian made beverages. It was created by a group of passionate consumers and industry professionals who want to share the “La Dolce Vita” lifestyle around the…
A one-day trip to Venice must not be enough time to experience everything that the city has to offer. Here 5 top experiences that will make you want to come again and get more. Remember also to check the best time to visit the city. Some of the links in…
Bellini, Spritz, Sgroppino are three of the most famous drinks you can enjoy in Venice (or should we call it Venezia?)…Ready to order? Venezia is one of the most amazing cities in the world. And Venetians shaped so much of Italian history with many travels and many books. While you…
Bacari and Cicchetti are the true Aperitivo experience in Venezia. The first name refers to the place where people meet, the second one refers to the delicious bite-sized appetizers that are served with the drink. Venezia can’t be imagined: Venezia must be seen and lived!Probably nowhere else in the world…
Although Vermouth was born in Italy, most of the botanicals used in this aromatized fortified wine are not typical of Italy, like for example the Wormwood. Let’s discover together the secret of this famous Italian Aperitif. Wormwood / Artemisia Absinthium Every producer has its own proprietary recipe, their own maceration,…
Vermouth is an aromatized, fortified wine flavored with various botanicals (roots, barks, flowers, seeds, herbs, and spices) of which each producer has his own secret recipe. The two styles are dry and sweet. We are working on this Vermouth description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are…
What Is Carso / Carso-Kras DOC Wine? The Carso DOC (also known as Carso-Kras DOC) is one of Italy’s most distinctive wine appellations, established in 1985 on the dramatic limestone plateau between Trieste and the Slovenian border. This frontier region produces striking wines shaped by rocky soils, maritime breezes, and…
A hidden jewel of Alto Piemonte, crafted from ancient soils and a legacy nearly lost to time. In the northern reaches of Piemonte, where the Alps cast their cooling influence and volcanic soils meet centuries-old viticulture, lies Vino Boca DOC – a wine whispered about by collectors and adored by…
Quick Facts Table Feature Detail Wine Type Red DOCG Status Since 1980 Primary Grape Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile) – minimum 70% Region Montepulciano, Tuscany Aging Requirement Minimum 2 years; Riserva 3 years Average Price Range $25 – $80+ Best Recent Vintages 2010, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021 What is Vino Nobile di…
Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC represents one of Tuscany’s most coveted dessert wines, crafted in extremely limited quantities from ancient Italian sweet wine traditions. With its burnished amber hue, honeyed aromas, and meditative depth, it’s more than a drink—it’s a ritual, a story, and a treasure from Montepulciano’s hilltop vineyards.…
Appassimento, Tasting Notes & Buying Guide (2025)A glass of Vin Santo di Carmignano DOC is more than a sweet treat—it’s a distilled memory of Tuscany’s golden light. This Italian dessert wine, long cherished as a vino da meditazione (“meditation wine”), tells a story of patience, craftsmanship, and quiet elegance. Produced…
Introduction Few wines carry the soul of Tuscany like Vin Santo del Chianti DOC. This golden-hued dessert wine—steeped in centuries of tradition—embodies patience, craftsmanship, and the art of appassimento. Often sipped alongside cantucci almond biscuits, Vin Santo is more than just a drink; it’s a ritual of hospitality and celebration.…
anto del Chianti Classico DOC? Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC is Tuscany’s storied “holy wine,” a luxurious dessert wine produced via appassimento, where grapes are air-dried to concentrate sugars before fermenting and aging. Known for its golden hues, nutty flavors, and delicate sweetness, this Italian dessert wine is a…
What is Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG? Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG is one of Italy’s most unusual and captivating wines — a deep ruby-red sparkling wine made primarily from the rare Vernaccia Nera grape. Produced exclusively in the rolling hills of Serrapetrona in Le Marche, it is Italy’s only triple-fermented red…
What is Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG? Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG is Tuscany’s most storied white wine—crisp, elegant, and deeply tied to its medieval hilltop home. Often described as minerally and flinty with a gentle almond finish, it’s a wine that bridges centuries of Italian viticulture with modern tastes.…
At a Glance Style Sardinian oxidative white wine (unfortified, flor-aged) Grape Vernaccia di Oristano Aging Minimum 2 years, often via solera system Alcohol 15–18% Key Flavors Walnut, almond, dried citrus, sea breeze, spice Price Range €18–€60 (special vintages > €100) Best Producers Contini, Silvio Carta, Fratelli Serra, Cantina della Vernaccia…