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Everything you need to know about discovering Spanish Wine in Madrid

Madrid is a vibrant, exciting European city and probably the single best spot to discover, enjoy and learn about Spanish wine. From the various vineyards a short drive away from the capital, to the...

The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tuscan Wine in Florence

There are few cities as embedded into wine culture as Florence, the jewel of Tuscany. From the rolling landscapes just beyond the city itself, covered in vineyards, olive groves and Roman villas, t...

Learn how to fly with wine like a pro in 4 simple steps

Flying with wine has never been easier, yet it's still poorly understood. Here's our simple, 4 step guide to show you how wonderfully easy it is, and how to get the most out of your adventure. You'...

Visit Torre del Veguer: A Hidden Gem on the Catalan Coast

If you visit a single winery during your time in Catalunya, make sure that it's Torre del Veguer. 40 minutes from Barcelona and 10 from Sitges, this Catalan gem is one of the regions great, undisco...

Cava Unveiled: The Secrets of Production and how to plan a Day Trip to visit Cava Houses from Barcelona

Ever wondered what the difference was between Champagne and Cava? Or what terms like 'Brut' and 'Brut Nature' really mean? I mean, what is Cava anyway? Don't worry, we've got you covered with your ...

Travelling with Confidence: Your Guide to Taxes, Duties and Tariffs with wine

Ever worried about passing through customs when you're bringing alcohol home? It can be confusing and sometimes a little worrying, especially with all the misinformation out there. Fear not, for we...

The Only Guide You'll Ever Need To Shop For Wine

Shopping for wine can be utterly infuriating. An entire wall of solid bottles, divided in different ways by different shops and often, seemingly without rhyme nor reason. This short guide will give...

The Essential Guide to Discovering Portuguese Wine in Lisbon

Lisbon is the perfect destination for discovering Portuguese wine. Surrounded by wine regions and the cooling Atlantic Ocean, packed full of boutique bars and independent wine shops, you'll be forg...

The Key Reasons You should Fly With Wine and How To Do It Like a Pro

Why travel with wine? Whether it's to bring home hidden gems to share with your friends and family, to remember your trip to that new wine region or just to bolster your personal wine collection, t...

3 Must Visit Catalunya Wineries from Barcelona

Catalunya, tucked away in the North-East corner of Spain, has one of the most fascinating stories to tell. A proud, independent sea-faring nation with prominent ports and military significance, it...

A Tip to Discover the Best Italian Wineries and save on Wine

Italy is a country of thousands of wineries large and small. If you are a wine lover planning a trip to visiting Italy, you are surely wondering which wineries are most worth visiting and which wi...

Native Grapes of Catalunya

If you look around the world of wine today, you'll notice that most wine is made with the same grape varieties. Pretty much every 'New World' country produces wines made from grapes native to Fran...

3 ways to destroy your wine before you pop the cork

Wine is a fussy product. Starting from its very beginnings as embryonic genetic material located on the buds of vines, to its moment of glory in your glass, there are countless chemical reactions,...

Best wine stores around Etna in Eastern Sicily

Having just come back from a two week trip to the Mount Etna region of eastern Sicily we thought we'd share some of the best wine stores we came across travelling in the region. I must say I love ...

The Wine Check: The Best Solution To Bring Wine Home Safely

Our Canadian partners across the pond, Wine Opulence, have created an informative video showing off the Wine Check airplane suitcase, which we distribute exclusively here in Europe. See what they ...

How Travelers Can Save Money on Wine

When purchasing wine, Americans pay a premium due to the complex US three-tier alcohol system, which separates wineries and importers from wholesalers and retailers. Each middleman adds a markup r...

The Wine Check Luggage Passes a Crash Test with Flying Colours

Recently, the guys at the FABAL Group in Australia took the Wine Check airplane luggage through a number of intensive crash tests to see how it really will protect your wine bottles through a typi...

Sassi Italy Tours Wine Check Review

Recently wine-lovers and seasoned travellers at Sassi Italy Tours took our 15-bottle Wine Check airplane carrier, fully loaded with great Italian wine of course, for a flight across the Atlantic. ...