Drinking wine – not bottoms up, but the bottom line
Wine is delicious to drink, great to cook with or pair with food, and interesting to learn about. It also has some health benefits. You drink wine, and your gums will tingle. The sensation is caused by a substance known as tannin which you can…
Drinking wine – lesser-known health benefits and potential downsides
The health benefits of red wine have been debated for some time. Thanks to resveratrol, the wonder ingredient responsible for many of wine’s benefits, many believe that a glass each day is a valuable part of a healthy diet. Besides the benefits highlighted in the…
Another 5 health benefits of wine
In our earlier articles, we featured how red wine is good for the heart and highlighted five important health benefits – longevity, boosting immune system, preventing Alzheimer’s, keeping depression at bay, and reducing the risk of osteoporosis. Now, we present another five health benefits of…
Health benefits of red wine, according to Science
Who says you need a fountain of youth to live a long life? Pour yourself a glass of wine and get ready to learn some surprising benefits. Wine has been subject to intensive study over the years and it has been proven to be an…
Red wine: Good for your heart?
Resveratrol might be the key ingredient that makes red wine heart healthy. You try to make healthy food choices and work out at the gym several times a week. Are you negating your efforts with a few sips of wine? Healthwise, over-indulging is a definite…
The essential wine glasses
Shape does matter for maximum intensity and total enjoyment of wine. The three most versatile shapes for red and white wines are the Ouverture Doublemagnum, Ouverture Magnum and the Vinum Riesling Grand Cru. One glass is not ideal for all styles of wine; a wine’s…
Glass care
Ideal for gifts and dinners – both formal and casual – Riedel glassware is easy to care for if you follow a few guidelines and tips. Riedel glasses are dishwasher safe To remove stains, use white vinegar To avoid stains, use soft water (low mineral…
Fatto a Mano collection
The Fatto a Mano collection is a stunning range of varietal-specific wine glasses with colourful handmade stems using traditional Venetian techniques. With its hand-made stem and base, Fatto a Mano combines the crafts of the past with today‘s technologically-advanced, machine-blown techniques. The finished product charms…
The right Riedel glass
Riedel offers both “varietal specific” glasses for wine enthusiasts and “wine friendly” glasses for more casual wine drinkers. Use stemmed glassware for fine dining and stemless for casual dining. When you choose a grape varietal specific Riedel glass, understand that it is built for a…
Vinum – the first machine-made glass in history
Vinum became the first machine-made glass in history to be based on the characteristics of grape varietals. Vinum was not developed on a drawing board, but in tasting workshops, based on performance, where the content commands the shape. The pleasure of enjoying fine wine starts…
