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No chance of undisturbed beauty sleep: high-quality, bottle-fermented sparkling wines from Italy are regularly riddled.

When do wines need a Wine cradle and what do you call the big brothers of a magnum? All you need to know about magnums etc.

Some people like this furry sensation on the tongue when drinking a (probably still young) red wine. We explain what it’s all about.

Is the wine corked? A thing of the past with a cork made by Diam. With this special wine bottle closure, your wine is guaranteed not to become corked!

A mature wine is decanted by being poured carefully into a glass carafe to ensure no residues make their way into the wine glass. Young wine, on the other hand, benefits from being decanted before drinking to aerate it and thus open up the bouquet. We show you step by step how it’s done.

We tell you what you should – and what you definitely should not do: the most important dos and don’ts of drinking wine. That way, you can avoid any embarrassing wine faux pas.

Why shouldn’t you clean your teeth immediately after drinking wine? Our free wine tips help you avoid making the worst faux pas when it comes to wine.

What is the right temperature for wine? The Bindella wine experts reveal the correct drinking temperature for white, red and sparkling wines.

Franciacorta – Italy’s answer to Champagne. Both these sparkling wines are aged in the bottle – unlike Prosecco, which is fermented in stainless steel tanks.

Are screw caps only for cheap wines? Does it help to leave a teaspoon in an open bottle of sparkling wine? We clear up some of the myths that abound in the world of wine.

Prosecco, Champagne and other sparkling wines are best drunk from a glass that tapers (gets narrower) towards the rim.

Are you one of those people who usually drink wine with savoury foods? Be bold and consider serving a fine wine from your cellar with dessert. Our experienced sommeliers have a few tricks up their sleeve to ensure the perfect wine and food pairing.

Just like red wine, orange wine is fermented in wooden barrels or amphorae, together with the skins. This gives it a distinctive orange colour. Sounds simple, doesn’t it?

A spectacular way to open a sparkling wine such as Champagne or Prosecco: with a sabre. We show you how to uncork a bottle in dramatic style.

If you are uncorking a mature wine of a significant vintage, you would be wise to use a two-pronged bottle opener. The two prongs slide down each side of the cork to loosen it.

Not every white, red or sparkling wine benefits from being stored in a cellar. We reveal which wines should be drunk soon after purchase.

Super Tuscans come from the Italian wine regions of Chianti and Bolgheri. The Tignanello from Marchese Piero Antinori was the first Super Tuscan.

A single, high-quality wine glass that tapers towards the rim is perfect for drinking red wine, white wine, sweet wine and sparkling wine.

Is the wine corked? Our tip: Pour the equivalent amount of warm water into the glass. Does the cork flavour get stronger? If so, pour it away. If not, cheers!

With the tips from our Bindella experts, you’re sure to make a good impression when tasting and drinking wine in a restaurant or bar. Give it a try!

A magnum, containing 150 cl (double a regular 75-cl bottle) looks splendid on the dinner table. Surprise your guests and friends with an impressive, oversized red wine bottle! We reveal why buying a big bottle can be a good investment.

Ripasso is the little brother of Amarone. After all, this young wine is fermented with Amarone mash. Masi’s Campofiorin red wine was the first Ripasso!

A barrique is the specialist name given to a wooden barrel. In Bordeaux it contains 225 litres, in Burgundy 228 litres. The wood lends the wines complexity and smoothness.

Masi’s masterpiece, the Brolo Campofiorin, is a real jewel of a wine, whose qualities really shine when paired with meat. Order this classic red wine online at your convenience.

Alois Lagader’s jewel made from Pinot grigio grapes is a fresh and fruity white wine from the Italian South Tyrol wine region – vegan and Demeter-certified.

Chardonnay and Traminer – the two white grape varieties are matured separately in stainless steel tanks before being blended to create the white wine Cuvée Vign'Asmara.

Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva – this spicy red flagship wine from Sella & Mosca is made from 100% Cannonau grapes. Order this fiery South Italian wine online now.

Do you love Vermentino wine? This refreshingly fruity example from the Antinori winery Tenuta Guado al Tasso in Tuscany offers seductively spicy-floral notes.

An opulent Amarone from the Valpolicella wine region: the best wine with meat. Find out more about this cult red wine from Italy and its winemakers.

Did you know? Champagne may only be made in France, and only from Pinot noir, Pinot meunier and Chardonnay grapes. Perfect as an aperitif or with dessert.

Sassicaia – the ultimate Supertuscan. Find out all you need to know about this world-famous red classic from Tuscany in Italy and order it online now.

It is known as the royal wine of Piedmont: Barolo. A single-variety Nebbiolo wine for those really special moments in life. Pure poetry when paired with truffles, or many other dishes.

Franciacorta made from Chardonnay, Pinot nero and Pinot bianco is the Italian counterpart to Champagne. Find out everything you need to know about this sparkling wine from Lombardy.

Ornellaia – the cult winery in Tuscany. Its eponymous blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot is a Super Tuscan.

Ornellaia – the cult winery in Tuscany. Its eponymous blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot is a Super Tuscan.

In 1971, Marchese Piero Antinori launched the first ever Super Tuscan in the form of Tignanello. A red blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet grapes – superb!