Discover a new, yet old, Italian white wine grape, Albana. It was the first white wine to get the highest quality designation in Italy, DOCG, yet many people have yet to hear of this Italian white wine. We’ve uncovered the history, tradition, taste, and versatility of the Albana grape from Romagna, including perspectives from a local winery owner, in this article.

So what’s up the acidity? Why do wine professionals avoid the ‘A’ word when describing a wine? Does it conjour up negative images of sourness and drinking vinegar? Yet, acidity is the necessary ‘evil’ in wine. In fact, in these days of global warming, with northern and colder weather climates trending, guess why that’s so?

Yes, it’s because of acidity. It is the ‘tough love’ element of wine, that which makes a wine interesting and sometimes thirst quenching. And it’s what we reach for as the warmer months come upon us. What exactly causes acidity to occur in wines? How do professionals evaluate acidity in wine? Find out in this article.

You know when you get hungry in the middle of the afternoon and need something healthy but substantial to tide you over for dinner? Chef Riccardo Severi gave us an idea he was live from his garden in Romagna, Italy during a VeroTalk: he suggested squacquerone with bread, with a couple of farm-to-table touches. BTW it’s great as an appetizer or as delicious yet simple dessert, paired with local sweet Albana white wine. Read on and get the recipe for this Romagna version of bagels and cream cheese.

Galla Placidia defined Resilience in her day and age in Ancient Rome. She was daughter of an emperor, orphan, hostage, wife, and widow all before 30. She rose above all to become Empress of Rome, and, yes, influenced wine as we know it today.

Looking for wines to pair with Hanukkah festivities? Here are some food and wine pairing ideas.