Can you find a truly delightful Italian wine gift for less than £25? The answer is “yes” – you don’t need to spend a fortune to show your friends how much you…
Christmas is all about eating, drinking and being merry. It’s the time of year where we splash a little extra cash to make our friends, family and colleagues feel loved. If you’re…
Over the past year, we’ve been sending wine as gifts on behalf of customers across the UK. We’ve learned a few things along the way, and want to share some practical tips…
Independent Wine, a Premium Italian wine specialist, announces that twenty wines in its portfolio won Decanter Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals in the latest Decanter Awards ceremony. These wines represent some of…
It’s common knowledge that the best Italian wines are made from hand-picked grapes, but have you ever wondered why? Hand picking is a feature that winemakers often shout about. Usually, grapes for…
Decanter has announced its Retailer Awards shortlist for 2020, and Independent Wine is up for two awards: Newcomer of the Year and Italy Specialist. It goes without saying that we’re absolutely ecstatic…
Every year, panels of experts gather at The WineHunter’s Merano WineFestival to decide which Italian wines are the best. But a few months before that, they blind-taste and score thousands of bottles…
This August, Elvira and I hopped in our car and drove 1,500 miles from Edinburgh to Alto Adige to meet our winemakers. This denomination is home to Europe’s highest vineyards, planted on…
Have you ever wondered where does Chianti Classico get its zingy cherry flavour? Every fan of Chianti Classico can instantly recognise the wine’s captivating freshness. For those who aren’t familiar with it,…
Inexpensive wines are only supposed to be enjoyable for a short time after purchase. They need to be made at a large scale, and the winemaking is done as fast as possible…