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Wines & Grapes Guide

Boschera

The Boschera grape is grown exclusively in Veneto, especially in the province of Treviso, especially in the area of Vittorio Veneto, from where it originates. The Boschera vine is rarely pure and ent...Continue Reading

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Fondo Bozzole, Lambrusco, Lombardy

We have known Franco and Mario for a few years now, we came across them in a blind tasting of Lambrusco and fell in love with theirs. We rung and arranged to see their farm, their vineyards, and it was... Continue Reading

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Apulia

Nestled in the sun drenched embrace of southern Italy, Apulia - known as Puglia in Italian - is a land of enchanting contrasts, earning its nickname as the "heel" of Italy’s boot-shaped peninsula. This... Continue Reading

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EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL DEMYSTIFIED: WHAT EVERY FOOD LOVER SHOULD KNOW

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Latest Reviews

AlbarossaThe Albarossa is a very smooth & balanced red with a light plummy aroma.. super value for money ... really enjoyed this excellent wine I drank the Albarossa wine after enjoying a

Shaun - August 04, 2025

Ian & Wendy
Andrea has enabled us to expand our wine vocabulary far beyond the bastion of our favourite red, Amarone. It has been such a delight to get into white & rosé as well as many other

Ian & Wendy - July 15, 2025

Cherry LiqueurA delicious cherry liqueur. Having recently returned from a holiday in Sorrento where I tried a lovely after dinner cherry liqueur (called Elixir di Bacco), I tried, without success

Ian - July 13, 2025

Multicultivar Harmonia EVOOI love this oil. I used to buy it from another online vendor but the price here is amazing and the service is excellent. Very pleased.

Angela - June 21, 2025

Etna BiancoThis volcanic wine sings of the slopes it came from- sapid and minerally - so moreish with that umami quality that is hard to leave alone. Best friend to any fish dish. If you love

Kat - January 31, 2025

Coffee LiqueurLove this! A little punch, not too strong, fine taste of coffee.

Caroline - December 31, 2024

Simon
I received a monthly wine subscription as a birthday present last year. The wines were invariably really interesting, I also learned a lot about Italian wine. I thought it was so go

Simon - August 29, 2024

Brian & Shirley
We had our wine night on the 11th March which everyone enjoyed. All the wines were excellent, the Pinot Grigio Cantanghel and Supertuscans Il Sorvegeliante Rigololccio were of part

Brian & Shirley - March 17, 2023

Sharon
Thank you for a great evening! :-) we will try + visit again from Scotland

Sharon - August 13, 2021

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