Italian Wines and Spirits

Italian A-Z Wine Dictionary & Glossary

Italian wine labels can be confusing at the least due to the various appellations, native grape varietals, sub regions and wine styles, and a good Italian wine glossary can come in handy to decipher these labels. Enjoy this Italian wine dictionary and learn everything from Abboccato to Zuccheri Residui...

Italian Grape Varieties

Italy is home to a stunning amount of native grape varietals as well as varieties brought to Italy during the Austro Hungarian empire and even Ancient Greece. Know your Aglianico from your Aleatico or your Frappato from your Corvina? Here is a good master primer of Italian Grapes...

Italian Liquors

From Amaretto to Limoncello and Campari to Sambuca, many of our most cherished liquors and after dinner drinks come from Italy. They are often served as "Digestivos" with the literal purpose of assisting digestion 1980s...