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For generations, wine has been surrounded by stories about health. We have heard about the “French paradox”, the Mediterranean diet, the polyphenols in red wine and the idea that a glass with dinner might somehow be good for the heart. Then, more recently, the headlines seemed to change completely. Suddenly we were being told that no amount of alcohol could be considered completely risk-free. So which story should we believe? We became curious about this ourselves. Not becaus

One of Piemonte’s most loved wines is also one of the easiest to enjoy. Here’s what makes Barbera d’Asti special — without turning it into a wine lesson. If you spend enough time around Asti, sooner or later there will be a bottle of Barbera on the table. At lunch with friends. At a local restaurant. At a village festa. Beside a plate of pasta or something that has been cooking slowly for most of the afternoon. Here, Barbera doesn't feel like a wine that needs an occasion. It

Most advice about pairing wine with spicy food points in the same direction: choose an aromatic white, a sparkling wine or perhaps something with a little sweetness. There are good reasons for this. Chilli can make the alcohol in wine feel warmer and tannins more severe. A cool glass of Riesling or Gewürztraminer can soften that experience beautifully. But white wine is not the only possibility. Pairing red wine with spicy food can seem counter-intuitive, but the right style