The Cavinona Blog

Your Guide to the Perfect Italian Aperitivo

Italian aperitivo isn’t quite dinner, and it’s not just a drink, it’s a social ritual designed to open the palate. It's is about pausing, sipping, and savouring the moment with conversation. Lots o...

A Guide to Puglia: Wine, Food, and Family

The beauty and charm of Puglia is that it doesn’t try too hard. It’s raw in the best way: good food, great wine, beautiful scenery, historic culture, and the epitome of "the slow life." It’s not ov...

Vermentino: a true Sardinian gem

Tucked away in the heart of the Mediterranean, Sardegna is a stunning island known for its crystal-clear beaches, rich cultural history, and dramatic natural landscapes. But beyond its scenic beaut...

Ca’ de’ Medici: A Different Kind of Lambrusco

Made in the heart of Emilia-Romagna by a family-owned estate with over a century of winemaking tradition, this dry, gently sparkling red wine captures everything that makes real Lambrusco worth red...

5 Italian Reds Meant for Sunshine

When the weather warms up, it’s time for light, chillable reds!

A Visit to Abbazia di Novacella

Before heading to Vinitaly this spring, we visited Abbazia di Novacella (Kloster Neustift in German), a historic monastery and working winery in the northern part of Alto Adige. The visit offered u...

Italy and Its Indigenous Grapes: A Story of Diversity, Culture, and Passion

Italy is one of the world’s top wine producers, known not just for how much wine it makes, but for the incredible variety it offers. Wine in Italy isn’t just something people drink, it’s a big part...

A Visit to Cantina Girlan

Every year, the Cavinona and Terroni wine teams make the journey to Italy for Vinitaly, a much-anticipated trip where we reconnect with producers who’ve become close friends, explore exciting new v...