Austria's Wine-Growing Regions - An Overview
What are the Austrian wine-growing regions? How big are these and what are their special features? Below we give an overview of the individual regions.
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Italian Wine Regions
Italy is a country that grows wine on a large scale and exports it all over the world. Italian wine-growing regions can be found from South Tyrol through central Italy to the lowest tip of Sicily.
Seven Ways To Open A Wine Bottle Without A Corkscrew
What should you do when there's no corkscrew at hand and the bottle does not have a screw cap or a glass cork? Find a few simple and ingenious solutions in this article.
Does A Spoon In An Open Bottle Keep The Fizz In Sparkling Wine?
Using a silver spoon is a popular trick to keep the fizz in sparkling wine. Simply put it in the neck of the bottle, place the bottle in the fridge and enjoy the fizz again the next day, right?
The Perfect Spritzer: 5 Tips for a Real Austrian Wine Spritz
Wine or soda first? And what’s the ideal ratio for mixing them? These 5 tips will help you create the perfect summer spritzer – your fizzy refreshment on hot days!
How Many Calories Are in Wine? Red, White & Spritzers Explained
How many calories does wine have? Discover how much is in red, white, sparkling wine & spritzers – and what the "wine & weight loss" trend is about.
Ultimate Provence - High-End Rosé
Rosé is not just a girly drink! On the contrary, it's becoming more and more trendy - and the reason for this might just be the French brand Ultimate Provence from the Côtes de Provence!
The Stellenbosch Wine Region
Stellenbosch is the oldest and largest wine-growing region on the African continent. How did it achieve this and what's the situation today?
Pour Wine Like An Expert
When entertaining guests, we all want to pour wine properly. In order to do so, consider these few small but important details.
What You Need To Know About Sulphites In Wine
Sulphites are a preservative used in winemaking for their antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. We clarify whether sulphites are unhealthy and whether it's better to choose wine without them.
Corks, Screw Caps & Glass Corks - Everything You Need To Know About Wine Closures
There are as many ways of closing a bottle as there are types of wine. Whether natural cork, screw cap or glass stopper, they all have their advantages and disadvantages.
How To Tell Whether A Wine Is Dry, Semi-Dry, Medium-Sweet Or Sweet
As a layperson, it is often difficult to find out what residual sweetness a wine has. With our scale, you can tell at a glance whether the wine is dry, semi-dry, medium-sweet or sweet.