Puglia As far as wine is concerned Puglia has been one of Italy’s best kept secrets, gaining only recently a prominent position as a truly interesting wine producing region. In Puglia you’re never far from the sea (or, even better, inland wineries!). What made even more interesting the unveiling of this sunny, dry region with …

It’s a fact: the great prosecco wave continues, especially in the UK with Brits securing yearly a third of the entire annual production of the Italian DOC sparkler. Last year this prompted the Consorzio DOC to add an extra 3,000ha to the existing 20,250ha already planted. By including the 7,195 ha of Prosecco Superiore DOCG …

Being founded in 1003, the House of Savoy (Casa Savoia) is one of the oldest royal families in the world. Their dominion was extended to include Piedmont and other territories in what are now Italy, France, and Switzerland. As a result, the Piedmont region of Italy was highly influenced by royalty; it is home of a …

Italy’s surface area may only account for 301,230 square kilometers of the world, but due to its variety of traditions and cultural differences among regions, you would think it is not enough. Just to mention a few, although “Italian” is the official language, there are over 400 types of slangs that not only vary among …

While the Alma Wines team is busy traveling the world, promoting and ensuring the truest quality of every wine we produce, we always make time to come back to our loved ones. So we thought, why not promote more of our love for wine while celebrating the beginning of spring? And why not celebrate with …

Sushi is a dish that has evolved into almost an artwork. It is pretty, fun, and it has way more trivia that goes with it than most other foods. Surprisingly, although stereotyped as a trendy thing for hip, liberal cities, eating at a sushi bar in a traditional Japanese sushi establishment has a unique set of traditions …

  It’s early evening, you’ve finished work, and you’re ready to finally relax. Perhaps you’re hungry, and you start wondering what you’ll be eating for dinner. On the way home, you decide to stop by the local bar where you know you’ll run into a friend or two. You sit down, order your favorite drink …

  To many, Capri may be a daydream, but to us, it always feels like home. Located in the Tyrrhenian Sea, this heavenly island (if not heaven itself) attracts tourists from all over the world who come for its breathtaking views, its exquisite cuisine, and for a well-deserved vacation. The beautiful Faraglioni on the southern …

For hundred of years, wine has been stored in underground cellars because the perfect conditions can be met: cool, dark, humidity and ambient. Remember that only a few wines will be at their best after a long-term aging; mostly of the wines that you can buy are better enjoyed after a few years from  the …