What is it for? The scientific name of hops is Humulus – given its passion for humid places – lupulus – for its unhealthy habit of strangling the plants on which it climbs, just like a wolf with its prey. Hops were used – already by the Romans – for its healing properties, and for
With the right tools you can! It is known as “the nectar of the gods“. Wine is the drink of pleasure par excellence. Grapes have been cultivated since ancient times to produce this fermented alcoholic drink. Maintaining traditional values - or rather – seeking innovative paths and techniques are fundamental elements for producing wine. Production
In all countries there is always the taste of a new beer to discover! This past year, the theme of travel has been very much felt… We have not been able to visit new and amazing places, and for now who knows when we will be able to do it again. It may not be
Fight the “cork flavor”! For a winemaker every choice is important and for it to be successful it must be made with competence and carefully evaluating many variables. One of the various questions to ask concerns the cork: “Which cork to use for corking wine?” According to a study conducted by Walter Massa – a
Download Grifo’s almanac 2021! Download it! Grifo has always paid great attention to all the details of wine production and to the traditions that have guided the behavior of our farmers for centuries. The almanac was born, in fact, because one of the most sacred legends of the wine sector tells us that wine must
Decanting is the fundamental secret to obtaining perfect wines! It is said that rackings are the secret of perfect wines and experience teaches that this corresponds to the truth. In fact, the decanting of wine allows to obtain very limpid wines, allows the elimination of solid and unwanted substances, therefore it allows to obtain more
The importance of wine in Greece from yesterday to today… with Grifo! Among the numerous merits that Greece had within the cultural panorama of the ancient Mediterranean area there was also that of the spread of the culture of wine, the so-called “drink of Dionysus“. Why Dionysus? Because he was one of the oldest mythological figures
Home-made beer is good if you know how to preserve it; find out with Grifo! Oktoberfest is the most anticipated German folk festival about beer of the year but only a few know the origin of one of the most popular events in the world. Oktoberfest is held in Munich in Germany every year at
Discover the taste of real wine, with Grifo’s oenological machines! The harvest is the agricultural activity which consists in the collection of grapes which will then be used in the production of wine. The grapes, grown in the vineyard throughout the year, are harvested and brought to the cellar to begin the winemaking process, which
With the fruit processing machines, you are loaded with vitamins! Fruit is a low calorie food, rich in nutrients and with numerous beneficial properties. It is characterized by the high content of water (80-90%), vitamins, minerals and antioxidant substances. Since childhood we have always been taught that eating it is good, especially in summer, but
With Grifo’s tomato machines, you can enjoy the intense flavor of the tomato! Tomato, for its goodness and beneficial properties, has climbed the rankings of the best vegetables. It is appreciated for its malleability in the kitchen; especially for preparing tasty sauces. But it has many other ways of use… One of the ways of use, in addition to using it in meals, is to drink it. It is not so common in Italian homes, but drinking tomato juice already in the morning provides several benefits. Let’s see what they are. First of all, this vegetable is rich in vitamin C (almost 75% of the daily requirement), but also vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin B1, B3, B6, B9; and again, potassium, magnesium, manganese and copper. Not only that, this vegetable is a great ally of the heart. It helps reduce the risks of diseases such as hypertension and high cholesterol, but also avoids the accumulation of fat in the arteries. According to studies, drinking at least one glass of this juice a day is also a method of fighting constipation. In short, the tomato is rich in beneficial properties and Grifo knows it, for this reason he created a machine designed specifically for
Get Grifo to help you choose the best wine! In recent years, wine has been increasingly at the center of attention; above all it was at the center of the debate “better white or red for health and diet?” Now we will find out with Grifo, which of the two is the best to drink,
