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Maisons Marques & Domaines USA Inc. has announced that they are partnering with Livio Felluga, the family-owned winery famous for its white wines from the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy.Effective immediately, MMD will represent Livio Felluga wines throughout the United States.“We are thrilled to be adding this fantastic family within our portfolio. Their world-class wines are telling of the region and the care they put into each bottling. The Livio Felluga range will be …

Unless you happen to live in Napa Valley, chances are you don’t go to wine tastings every weekend. Millions of Americans have never been to a tasting, and it might be intimidating to attend your first tasting, with all the rules of etiquette. Even if you’ve been before, the etiquette may have changed in the past few years. Don’t worry! We will explain the present etiquette for wine tasting, that way, you’ll be able to maximize your experience and the experience of those around you, includi …

What is the difference between Old World wine and New World Wine? The basic distinction lies in geography. The Old World generally refers to Europe, and in regard to wine, the European countries where wine making started. These include France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Austria, Hungary, and Germany. Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, and Moldova can also be considered Old World wine countries. New World Generally refers to countries colonized by Europe in the age of empire, mos …

Wine pairing can be a complex and overwhelming thing to learn. But it doesn’t have to be, if you keep in mind a few guidelines. When pairing wine with food, it is important to know the standout flavors of both the food and the wine. Without these, you won’t know what to pair with what, or why it works. From deep Cabernets and crisp Rieslings to salty potato chips and buttery lobster tails, we will explore how to pair wines to foods, and why they work. A general rule for wine paring is this:  …

Rosé wine has become everyone’s favorite warm-weather drink. A great bottle of this wine is best drunk cold. You either stick it in the refrigerator or put ice cubes in it. Unlike red wine, it does not improve over the years. In fact, you shouldn’t drink a bottle that’s dated more than three years back.Rosé Wine is made from red grapes that are crushed and macerated with their red skins for a certain amount of time. What gives this wine its trademark pinkish hue is the fact that the skins and …