There is something about the beginning of autumn that brings truffles back into our imagination. In Piedmont, anticipation is already building for the prized white truffles hidden beneath the soil. The 2026 International Alba White Truffle Fair begins on 10 October and runs until 6 December, just as one of the world’s most celebrated truffle […]
Imagine this: You pour yourself a nice glass of wine, lift it to your nose, and instead of the inviting aroma of fruit, oak, or spice, you smell something that reminds you of nail polish remover. What is that? Should you drink it, or is this a sign of a serious wine flaw? Let’s break […]
Have you ever taken a sip of wine, paused, and thought, “Wait a second… it smells like petrol?” If so, you’re not imagining things, and no, your wine hasn’t gone bad. That strange yet oddly captivating aroma is a real thing, and it even has a name: TDN. Let’s see why some wines—especially Rieslings—smell like […]