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February 16th is International Syrah Day! The perfect opportunity to take a closer look at this world-famous grape variety. The origins of Syrah  The origins of this grape variety, emblematic of the Rhône Valley, have long remained a mystery. But after exploring numerous hypotheses about its origin, such as Sicily, Syria, the city of Shiraz in Iran or a Greek island called Syros, a recent study has finally revealed the…

Did you know that the 17th of January* is World Pizza Day? To celebrate, we asked our sommelier Matteo Cipollone (@enocracy) to recommend some fantastic wine pairings that will make a match made in heaven with your favourite pizzas: margheritas, marinara, veggie pizza, spicy pizza and much more. Let’s begin with some general rules of thumb when pairing pizza and wine. General rules for pairing pizza and wine Pairing wine…

What do Winston Churchill and Pol Roger champagne have in common? Why are roses grown in vineyards? Why can Riesling smell like petrol? Find out all this and more in Drinks&Co‘s compilation of interesting wine trivia to impress your friends and help you win that next pub quiz. Cabernet: The Superstar of Grapes Our first piece of wine trivia is about the world’s best-known grape variety, Cabernet Sauvignon. Originally from…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

No, wines don’t just age in dark cellars. Some wineries prefer to have their wine aged underwater, directly in the sea, where the environmental conditions seem to be better for maintaining the wine’s characteristics. And the reasons, if you think about it, are quite clear: no oxygen, no light, constant temperature, and stillness. You couldn’t ask for a better way to age your wine in peace and quiet! How Did…

Climate change inevitably has an impact on the world of wine. Damage caused by rising temperatures, loss of soil fertility and the disruption of ecosystems are just some of the problems facing winemakers. On World Environment Day 2021 we want to look at the changes ahead for winemaking, and how climate change will create new regions that will benefit from global warming and, conversely, how it may negatively impact regions…

We often accompany burgers with a fizzy drink or a nice cold beer. But what about a glass of wine? Considering that hamburgers have become a gourmet dish, there’s no reason why we can’t pair a good wine with a burger! Read on to discover Drinks&Co’s favourite burger and wine pairings this International Hamburger Day. So Many Burgers, So Many Wines When we talk about burgers, we’re talking about a…