This is where you’ll find our Italian food and wine guides. We’ve spent a lot of time eating and drinking in Italy. In this section you can find everything Italy themed from buying Prosecco to our favourite Prosecco cocktails. You can also expect our tips on the best Italian food, Italian drinks and how to pair food and wine. Bring your appetite and your thirst!
And if you’re interested in browsing themed gifts and products, read our Prosecco Gifts section.
Known as the King of Cheese, Parmesan is famous for its distinct flavour and cooking versatility. With a history over 900 years long, this northern Italian specialty has become one of the most popular cheeses around the world. In this guide, I’ll share everything you need to know about Parmesan cheese, including the difference between … Read more
Italy is renowned for its food – pizza, pasta, cheese, gelato, and Italian wines are all staples of the Italian diet. But what isn’t discussed as much is Italian breakfast (colazione in Italian). What do Italians eat for breakfast? And what can you expect to eat in the morning on your trip to Italy? Like … Read more
I think we can all agree that Italian food is definitely one of the best cuisines in the world – pizza, pasta, indulgent lasagna. There really is only one thing that tops it, and that’s Italian dessert. There’s a definite theme to the kinds of sweet dishes served in Italy – creamy, chocolatey and often … Read more
I remember the first time I visited Treviso, a city close to Italy’s sparkling wine Region. I was in the area exploring some new vineyards and restaurants to add to our wine tours. After a long winter, it was once again warm enough to enjoy the terrace, and, with work done for the week, I … Read more
Whether you’re wandering the streets of Italy or at the beach on a hot day, there’s nothing better than a blended, frozen dessert. Ice cream, gelato and sorbet are three of the most popular summery treats all across the world. But if you’ve ever found yourself wondering what’s the difference between gelato and ice cream … Read more
If you thought drinking games were a recent invention, you might be surprised to know know that there’s sound evidence that people have been playing drinking games since the fifth century BC. And the underlying purpose of these games has never changed – to ensure that every second spent with one’s drinking companion is meaningful. … Read more
You opened a bottle of sparkling wine last night with the intention of drinking just a glass over dinner. Next thing you know, the sophisticated at home wine tasting has morphed into cocktails, drinking games and ended up with you dancing on the table in a bar with friends. And was there a Passion Fruit … Read more
Hangovers are definitely the least fun thing about drinking. You wake up after a few too many cocktails or glasses of wine with a pounding head, dry mouth, shaky hands, and a churning stomach. And the worse part is, you now have to attempt to make it through an entire day. Unfortunately, there’s no magical … Read more
Whether you’re trying to become a wine pro or simply love drinking wine, hosting a wine tasting party at home can be a fun way to entertain friends while discovering your new favourite wine at the same time. Plus, what other opportunity do you get to pop open 6 different bottles of wine at the … Read more
Did you know that Italy produces more types of wine than any other country in the world, with approximately 350 official Italian wine varieties? From the types of grapes used to the production method and how long the wine is aged, each Italian wine is completely unique and has its own exciting flavour profile. Whether you … Read more