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    A Brief History of Mulled Wine

    by Karin Mosca December 26, 2021
    December 26, 2021

    Tea, coffee, hot chocolate… there are countless ways to warm yourself up in the cold winter months. But personally, we prefer a little booze in our winter drinks. So let’s talk about mulled wine, the traditional winter warmer par excellence. The History of Mulled Wine Glühwein, vin chaud, mulled wine, glögg. Call it what you will, but it’s always the same: hot wine mixed with sugar and spices. As you…

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    The Drinks&Co Christmas Drinks Gift Guide

    by Chelsea Cummings December 7, 2021
    December 7, 2021

    Look no further. Here’s the definitive guide to choosing your Christmas gifts this year. This handy guide is full of fun Christmas drinks ideas for the gin lover in your life, the wine geek and the vodka collector. So read on and get inspired! For the Wine Lover Treat the wine lover in your life to one of our best-selling wines! You can’t go wrong with Puglia‘s leading wine producer,…

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    Champagne Pairing from Starters to Dessert!

    by Isabelle Escande December 7, 2021
    December 7, 2021

    Champagne doesn’t just have to be for toasting before a meal. From starters to dessert, discover our top Champagne pairing tips so you can add some sparkle to your entire meal. Champagne Apéritif Lightness is the key to success here! The idea is to whet the appetite but not to saturate it. That’s why it’s important to aim for delicacy with a Champagne that’s fruity, but not too sweet. For…

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    Let’s Raise a Glass to Cabernet Franc

    by Concha Hierro December 1, 2021
    December 1, 2021

    December 4th is Cabernet Franc Day! This red grape variety is often underrated compared to other world-renowned and more widely planted varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, but… did you know that Cabernet Sauvignon wouldn’t even exist without it? Many people are unaware of the close relationship between the two, but genetic studies have shown that it’s the cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc that gave rise to Cabernet Sauvignon.…

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    Get Ready for Beaujolais Nouveau Day

    by Isabelle Escande November 16, 2021
    November 16, 2021

    Did you know that the third Thursday of November is Beaujolais Nouveau Day? Ahead of this important date for wine lovers, we invite you to discover ten facts about this often-misunderstood French red wine. 1. What is Beaujolais Nouveau anyway? This French red wine is made 100% from Gamay grapes! This is the only grape variety authorised for the production of Beaujolais Nouveau. This grape variety produces delicious wine with…

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    A Beginner’s Guide to Merlot

    by Chelsea Cummings October 19, 2021
    October 19, 2021

    Merlot is the most common grape in the world after Cabernet Sauvignon, but how much do you know about this mild and elegant wine? Discover the story behind its name, origin, taste profile as well as pairing tips in our Beginner’s Guide. What’s behind a name? The name comes from the French “merle“ meaning “blackbird” because these friendly creatures feed on Merlot grape juice. What’s more, the bird’s blue-black feathers…

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    A Brief History of Caffè Corretto

    by Karin Mosca September 8, 2021
    September 8, 2021

    Discover how Italy’s famous caffè corretto (literally “corrected coffee”) came to be, as well as uncovering some of the country’s many regional variations, tips for making your own at home, and much more in this whistle-stop tour through Italian coffee-spiking tradition. The Birth of Caffè Corretto The tradition of caffè corretto originated with the workers of northern Italy, in particular those in Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lombardy and Valle D’Aosta. During…

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    Bourbon Basics: From Barrel to Bottle

    by Karin Mosca September 1, 2021
    September 1, 2021

    We’ve all heard of bourbon, and many of us enjoy its caramel, buttery, spicy and smoky flavour. But do we really know what it is? If someone asked you to tell the difference between bourbon and whisky, would you know the answer? In this article, we’ll get to grips with the basics of bourbon, including its characteristics, how and where it’s made, and the differences between whisky and bourbon. What’s…

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    Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial: The Perfect Summer Serve

    by Cèlia Rodríguez August 20, 2021
    August 20, 2021

    When Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial first appeared on the market, Champagne purists were shocked. Had the Champagne house gone crazy? Perhaps they didn’t know that the fashion for drinking Champagne on the rocks during hot summers had already been trendy in the Côte d’Azur for several years, and even had a name of its own: champagne à la piscine. And they probably didn’t anticipate that this trend born in…

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    A Beginner’s Guide to Pinot Noir

    by Sara Rodrigo August 18, 2021
    August 18, 2021

    Did you know that 18th August is International Pinot Noir Day? Let’s celebrate by discovering more about the history and origin of Burgundy’s quintessential grape variety, this unique grape’s characteristics, tasting notes and some mouthwatering food pairing suggestions. The History and Origin of Pinot Noir The variety has its origin in Burgundy, around the year 100 AD. The first documented mention of the grape, in the same territory, dates back…

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