Located in central Italy, Tuscany’s stunning countryside, its monuments, art and wines have attracted tourists since the Middle Ages. Many of Italy’s premium wines are found here; made from indigenous grapes as well as international grapes that make up the sought after “Super Tuscan” wines. The coastal region of Tuscany lies at a low altitude […]
Production of Tequila is delimited by the Mexican government. To be called Tequila, the spirit must be made from blue agave that has been grown and processed in one of the five authorized states. By law, 51% of the fermentable sugars in a Tequila must come from the blue agave while the remainder can come […]
A type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash. Various grains, which may be malted, are used for different varieties, including barley, corn (maize), rye, and wheat. Whiskey is typically aged in wooden casks. Whiskey is a strictly regulated spirit worldwide with many classes and types. The typical unifying characteristics of the different classes and types are the fermentation of grains followed by distillation and ageing […]
Vodka may be distilled from any starch– or sugar-rich plant matter; most vodka today is produced from grains such as sorghum, corn, rye or wheat. Among grain vodkas, rye and wheat vodkas are generally considered superior. Some vodkas are made from potatoes, molasses, soybeans, grapes, rice and sugar beets
Rum is made from sugar cane and not sugar beet. Most rum is made from molasses, which is the by-product of the sugar industry. That said, sugar cane juice (aka the sweet juice that comes directly from crushing freshly harvested sugar cane) can also be used.
Liqueur is an alcoholic beverage made from a distilled spirit that has been flavored with fruit, cream, herbs, spices, flowers or nuts and bottled with added sugar or other sweeteners. Typically quite sweet; liqueurs are not aged for long after the ingredients are mixed, but may have resting periods during their production to allow flavors to […]
All Scottish whisky must be distilled in Scotland to a strength of less than 94.8% ABV before it is matured in oak barrels for at least three years within Scotland. There are two fundamentally different types of whiskey made in Scotland: Malt whisky and Grain whisky. Malt whisky can only be made from malted barley […]
There are many flavours and textures on a typical charcuterie plate, many of which will throw off the balance of a low acid wine and make it taste sour. Your best bet is to partner wines that are cheap, cheerful and versatile.
