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What Is a Super Tuscan Wine?

Tuscan vineyard landscape associated with Super Tuscan wine production

Super Tuscan wines were born from a quiet revolution in Tuscany. Free from traditional rules, they reshaped modern Italian winemaking by placing quality, terroir, and vision above classification.

Sulfites in Wine, Explained Simply

chianti wine label

If you’ve ever woken up after a glass of wine wondering “Was it the sulfites?”, you’re not alone. Few words on a wine label trigger as much anxiety as “contains sulfites.”They sound technical, artificial, and vaguely unhealthy. And yet, sulfites…

How Prosecco Is Made: From Italy’s Iconic Sparkling Wine to Tuscany’s New Bubbles

prosecco

Learn how Italian sparkling wines are made — Prosecco, Metodo Classico, Asti, and Tuscany’s new spumante.

What Makes Tuscan Wine So Unique? Explained Simply

chianti vineyard at the sunset

From sun-drenched vineyards to time-honored traditions, Tuscan wine is not just a drink—it’s a journey through history, landscape, and passion. But what exactly makes tuscan wine so special? Let’s uncork the secrets behind Tuscany’s most beloved export and explore the…

What is an aperitivo? And how do you enjoy it?

If you want to experience local culture in Italy, be sure to take part in aperitivo hour.Afterall, it’s a time-honored Italian tradition that brings people together.In North America, you might think of it as happy hour. But Italian aperitivo isn’t…

What are the benefits of organic wine?

Grape harvesting by hand

What does it mean when we talk about organic wine? And are there really benefits todrinking organic wine?On our wine tours in Tuscany, we make it a priority to visit family-run organic wineries.For us, it’s not about a trendy buzzword.It’s…

Corks vs. Screw Caps on Wine: Which is Better?

Wine cork

One of the age-old debates in the world of wine is whether corks or screw caps arebetter for sealing those precious bottles.The question sometimes comes up during our Tuscany wine tours when guests noticethat all Chianti wine bottles have corks.Why…

How to taste wine: Five easy steps

If you’re planning to take a wine tour in Tuscany, you might be wondering how to tastewine like a pro.The first thing you should know is that there is no right or wrong way to do a winetasting. The most…

How to reduce your chances of getting a wine headache

Have you ever had a headache after drinking only a glass or two of wine? Sipping wine is always an enjoyable experience. But the dreaded wine headache that sometimes comes afterwards is not. Why do headaches seem more common with…