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What are natural wines?
5 May - BurgundynickHow is a natural wine made? Are natural wines organic and biodynamic? What are the benefits of natural wines? Can they be laid down? In this article we reply to all these and some other questions.
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Rapolao, a special site, a cru in the Bierzo
29 Apr - SommelierRapolao is the name of a vineyard situated in Valtuille, known for having been the first ‘paraje’ or specific site to appear on several Bierzo wine labels. A vineyard shared by different vine growers-winemakers, which characteristically provides wines of great delicacy, in the Burgundy style.
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Tannins in Wine
5 Apr - BurgundynickWe explain what tannins are and their role in wine.
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Red Wine For Beginners
16 Mar - BurgundynickWe’ve all been there, we walk into a store to buy something, anything, and we’re confronted with a wall of choices! It’s no different in buying wine. Walk into any store and there aren’t just a few bottles to choose from, we have hundreds of bottles vying for our attention.
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Riesling: all you need to know about this grape and its wines
2 Mar - Lluís RomeroThe Riesling has been called the ‘queen of grapes’, and not without good reason: it’s probably the variety with the greatest elegance and distinction in the world.
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What is rosé wine
07/12/2021 - SommelierWhy is rosé wine a pink colour, which grape varieties are most often used to produce it and which regions offer the most interesting ones.
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Types of rosé wine
07/12/2021 - SommelierRosé is a wine of different shades and varied flavours. Learn about the different styles, how to serve them and which rosé pairs up best when serving with food.
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Beaujolais Nouveau 2021
19/11/2021 - SommelierLe Beaujolais nouveau est arrivé! At Vinissimus we rely upon the best selection of Beaujolais Nouveau, top quality labels imported directly from the most highly-regarded producers.
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The Tempranillo: all you need to know about this grape and its wines
05/11/2021 - Lluís RomeroThe Tempranillo is Spain’s most important red grape. It’s the most extensively grown, even more so than the Garnacha: covering a total of 220,000 ha. It can be found in almost every corner of Spanish territory geographically, it’s approved in 38 Denominations of Origin and is considered the preferred variety in 14 of them.
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All you need to know about Sherry wines
03/11/2021 - SommelierOne of the great treasures of the world of Spanish wines, sherry wines are the classic heirs of winemaking traditions in Andalusia. Finos, Manzanillas, Amontillados, Olorosos, Palo Cortados, Pedro Ximénez... and more. Unique wines born from centuries of experience and tradition, with a long history linked to trade with the United Kingdom, a present immersed in culture and rich gastronomy, and a promising future.
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Interview with Luis Gutiérrez
15/10/2021 - SommelierOne of the most influential critics in the world of wine, Luis Gutiérrez is particularly well-known for his opinions and ratings of Spanish, Chilean and Argentinian wines in his work for Robert Parker’s team.
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An introductory guide to Italian wine
22/09/2021 - Giuseppe AlonzoItaly is a great wine country. It’s the birthplace of the highly-regarded Barolo and Tuscan wines, the land of Lambrusco, Prosecco and much more. Nearly 600 denominations of origin! Learn which ones to begin with and where to start.
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New Parker scores: Barolo 2017
11/08/2021 - SommelierThe DOCG Barolo wines of the 2017 vintage are the protagonists of a recent article by Monica Larner, Robert Parker's contributor for The Wine Advocate.
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New Parker ratings 2021: Toro and other regions in Castile
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An introductory guide to Spanish wine
06/07/2021 - SommelierRioja is surely the first name that comes to mind when talking about Spanish wine. Yet, what other denominations are there? Which are the most important? Where are Spain’s finest white wines produced? Which are the best Cava brands? Here below we’re offering you a brief who’s who, where and why for Spanish wine.
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Italian Prosecco: the definitive guide
03/07/2021 - Giuseppe AlonzoLet's discover the production process of Prosecco, which are the most famous ones, and with which foods they pair better.
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New Parker ratings Ribera del Duero 2021
02/07/2021 - SommelierView more >Cuvelier, great Bordeaux wines
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10 Galician whites ideally priced for all budgets
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Piedmontese white wines
23/04/2021 - Giuseppe AlonzoView more >
What is orange wine?
01/04/2021 - SommelierOrange is the fourth colour of wine and the most ancestral trend in the world of wine. What looks like a return to the future actually hides an infinite variety of styles and possible food and wine pairings. Let's get to know them.
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Wines with soul, wines for a good cause
24/03/2021 - SommelierA selection of wines to please the palate while helping to make the world a better place
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10 Italian wines under £15 you should try in 2021
24/02/2021 - SommelierFor under £15, there is no shortage of choice for excellent wine in Italy. A journey through 10 labels that cannot be missed by enthusiasts of wine gems
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Women and wine: 5 stories of women producers
19/02/2021 - SommelierForget about dainty rosés and soppy little wines! </p><p>Women are suited to wines with character and class,</p><p> which is proven by these women wine producers. </p><p>The people who make them. Here are our favourites!
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Wines for Valentine's Day: 8 tips to choose the perfect wine
04/02/2021 - SommelierValentine's Day is coming soon ... if you are thinking of a unique, memorable and romantic night in, here are our tips to make sure you choose the best wine for the occasion
View more >Spain’s 10 most expensive red wines
26/01/2021 - SommelierWe’re all aware of the existence of very highly-priced wines, but perhaps we don’t rightly know the exact circumstances resulting in prices which soar far beyond what we might expect.
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Pizza and wine
22/01/2021 - Giuseppe AlonzoEvery pizza has its wine. But which one? Here's our ultimate guide!
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Winter wines
07/01/2021 - SommelierA time for stews, pulses, game, baked fish, mushrooms ... The perfect wines for typical winter warmer meals!
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Italian wines: the 2021 "4 Viti"
05/01/2021 - SommelierThese are the wines awarded the highest score by the Italian Sommelier Association
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New Parker ratings for the Priorat and Montsant!
04/01/2021 - SommelierThe wine critics at the Robert Parker Wine Advocate, with Luis Gutiérrez leading the reviews for Spain, have published new ratings for Priorat and Montsant wines. Check out our selection of some of the best rated wines!
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10 best-selling spanish wines
03/12/2020 - SommelierA selection of wines that deserve a place in anyone's collection – wines which are sure to please. Wines that are top-sellers for a reason, wines guaranteed to be a success whenever you need them – our customers can't be wrong!
View more >Italian wines: the 10 best sellers in 2020
27/11/2020 - SommelierIrresistible, unmissable brands. Symbols of Italian wine. You have made your choice. And indeed they are the best!
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New Parker ratings for Rioja wines
03/11/2020 - SommelierView more >Great wines at low prices!
30/10/2020 - SommelierThese wines offer double the usual enjoyment – pleasant to drink, and pleasant on the pocket... Great wines with great ratings, and all for under 15 euros!
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Hallowine: sweet wines for Halloween
21/10/2020 - SommelierThe time of year for toffee apples, pumpkin pies, seasonal fruits, chestnuts, typical desserts... and nothing better than our selection of sweet wines to accompany these traditional sweets and desserts!
View more >Discover the world's best wines by Decanter
15/10/2020 - SommelierDecanter World Wine Awards 2021. Don't miss out on our selection of some of the best wines from Spain, France and Italy!
View more >The magnificent 7 Navarra wines
05/10/2020 - SommelierSeven internationally renowned wonders. A range of prices but all with excellent value-for-money
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Gambero Rosso: the prestigious "Tre bicchieri" 2021
02/10/2020 - SommelierA preview of the excellences awarded by the most important Italian wine guide
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James Suckling's Italian Wine Summer
01/10/2020 - SommelierWith one of the world's top critics, a summer dedicated to Italian wine with thousands of tastings and scores close to 100 points
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New Parker ratings: Balearic Islands, south-east and central Spain
22/09/2020 - SommelierBonicaire, Callet, Fogoneu, Forcallat... A new and promising boost for local varieties!
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The 5 best-selling Italian wine regions
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Nine wines for three classic last-minute dinners
15/09/2020 - SommelierA classic pizza margherita. A nice selection of cold cuts. A rich and well-seasoned pasta. They can save your dinner. With the right wine, they exalt it
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Super Tuscan
14/09/2020 - SommelierThe red wines that have brought Tuscany to the world. And with it all of Italy. The perfect combination of French style, Italian austerity and Mediterranean warmth
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Italian wines over 90 points and... under 20 euros
09/09/2020 - SommelierThe most important wine tasters are in agreement: value-for-money Italian wines abound. We have chosen some for you with the help of two of the greatest: Robert Parker and James Suckling.
View more >2021 Peñín Guide: the best wines of Spain
03/09/2020 - SommelierA very thorough guide which includes the ratings and evaluations of... 10,400 wines! An amazing number and a truly exhaustive snapshot of Spanish wine
View more >A complicated vintage which promises great results
02/09/2020 - Sommelier2019 En Primeurs: Álvaro Palacios, Descendientes de J. Palacios, Bodegas Palacios Remondo
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Small islands, great wines
30/07/2020 - SommelierNot just Sicily and Sardinia, but virtually every small Italian island is related to the world of wine, through a specific kind of wine or a local grape variety.
View more >Godello, fresh white wines
29/07/2020 - SommelierJames Suckling: <em>"if you like Chablis, try godello"</em>
View more >Great wines created by great sommeliers
27/07/2020 - SommelierWhen sommeliers become winemakers
View more >Italian white wines: the magnificent six!
09/07/2020 - SommelierPerfect for summer, and ideal for keeping too. Italian white wines have finally earned a well-deserved place in the fascinating history of Italian wine which had been dominated by reds until very recently. Come with us to discover the six most astounding white wine regions in the country!
View more >Italian whites, naturally summery
08/07/2020 - SommelierMarvellous, complete, multifaceted. For enthusiasts? Not only. And yet... extraordinarily pop! Summer wines, knock yourself out. This is the wonderful magic of the great Italian whites.
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New Parker ratings: Bierzo wines
01/07/2020 - SommelierIntroduced by the Romans and extended by the medieval monasteries of Cistercian monks, vine cultivation and wine production in the Bierzo region have undergone in recent years a wine-growing revolution that has placed its output on the world map of great wines. The main factor behind this success is the area’s indigenous variety, the Mencía, a red grape producing wines that are well-structured, meaty, silky smooth and elegant - characteristics that have satisfied even the most demanding palates and help to make the future look very bright indeed.
View more >Ancestral bubbles
30/06/2020 - SommelierAncestral method, an excellent way to produce top quality sparkling wines.
View more >Islands through their wines
22/06/2020 - SommelierThe Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands, Sicily, Sardinia... what would summer be like without these island paradises and their wines?
View more >It's time for vermouth!
02/06/2020 - SommelierVermouth, the all-time aperitif, an everlasting favourite, is now more fashionable than ever. Well, vermouths are never more welcome than in summer!
View more >Wine and cheese: the best pairings
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Magnum Wine Bottle and Large Wine Formats
15/04/2020 - SommelierWine bottles come in many sizes. Learn all about Magnum wine bottles and large wine formats. Read now!
View more >Splendid Grenache wines for under €15
01/04/2020 - SommelierDiscover Grenache wines from Campo de Borja, Calatayud, Priorat, Terra Alta, Navarra, Madrid, and even the DO Sierras de Málaga – for less than €15
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