What’s the point of concrete eggs?
Any hipster winemaker worth their salt seems to be making wine in concrete eggs these days. But besides their aesthetic appeal, what effect does spending time in an egg actually have on the finished wine?
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Judging a book by its cover: Beautiful label design
Why a great wine label can generate even greater sales. Read More
A guide to the 2016 harvest: Italy
The world’s largest producer this year, Italy has been dubbed one of the main ‘winners’ of 2016, with the country enjoying slightly better growing conditions than its European counterparts. Despite being the biggest producer, Italy’s harvest is still down around 2%, while quality is generally good.
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Trend watch: Premium Australia and New Zealand on the rise
On Trade sales of Australian and New Zealand wines over £25 are up, while sales of entry level wines are dipping. Are consumers starting to head south of the equator for that special bottle? Read More
The Wonderful World of Morgassi
Welcome to Morgassi: tireless commitment to quality, exquisite wines, and a touch of girl power
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A guide to the 2016 harvest in the Northern Hemisphere
A guide to the 2016 harvest in the Northern Hemisphere Read More
5 reasons why rosé loves food
Rosé is too often dismissed as just a bit of fun. But there’s a whole lot of serious pink wine out there that deserves your attention. From pale salmon to nearly-red we take a look at the full spectrum of pinks and what to eat with them.
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New wines from the Old World for Autumn 2017
Our buyers have been busy - we have lots of new and exciting wines from the Old World coming to the Bibendum portfolio this Autumn. Read More
Dolcetto d’Alba Tre Vigne Vietti (Piedmont, Italy)
A fantastic example of this underrated grape, from one of Italy's leading producers.
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Gaia Gaja Talks About Ca’Marcanda Gaja Toscana
Check out the video of Gaia Gaja talking about Ca'Marcanda at our Artisan Tasting.
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Alois Lageder Vivid Profile
An ultra-sustainable estate, named 2012 Sustainable Winery of the Year by Italy’s Gambero Rosso.
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Bastianich Friulano Vigne Orsone (Friuli, Italy)
Friulano from the Colli Orentali in Friuli, near Italy’s border with Slovenia.
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Bisceglia Aglianico del Vulture Terra di Vulcano (Basilicata, Italy)
One of Italy’s most interesting indigenousgrape varieties, Aglianico, from the dark volcanic soils of Basilicata.
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Talenti Rosso di Montalcino (Tuscany, Italy)
Located just south of Montalcino, close to the small medieval village of San Angelo.
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Vietti Cascinetta Moscato d’Asti (Piedmont, Italy)
Vietti produce a range of stunning wines, but one that really stands out is their Moscato d’Asti.
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Vietti’s Mario Cordero talks Moscato d’Asti
A sweet, frizzante, low alcohol wine at only 5.5% abv, created by Vietti in Piedmont.
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3 Reasons Why the Time is Right for Premium Prosecco
Don't exhaust Champagne in the sparkling wine category this summer. Make the most of Prosecco's popularity.
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The Italian foodie fizz
For a sparkling red wine that works on its own with snacks or all the way through to dessert, look no further than Lambrusco. Read More
