Today we talk about the biggest beer festival in the world. As we all know this event is held in Munich, Germany. Today we talk together about the history and curiosities that characterize this spectacular event of world renown. How and when was oktoberfest born? Here is the answer to our first question: On October
Who doesn’t love an aperitif? Especially on hot summer evenings when there is light until late and you can drink and eat in the company of friends and relatives … today, together with Grifo Marchetti we will discover a bit of history and curiosity about this ritual. The habit of consuming alcoholic beverages and appetizers
Sangria was born as a typical Spanish drink, if you have gone to Spain at least once in your life you will surely have tasted it! It is an alcoholic drink based on typically red wine, seasonal fruit and spices. Why do I say typically red wine? Because in most cases it is so, but
During the hot summer days you get tired quickly, you have little energy and little hunger … one of the solutions is to prepare a good smoothie based on fresh fruit! It will be an excellent remedy against this heat and will help you regenerate, refresh yourself and recharge your batteries to better face the
Italian consumers are increasingly attentive to sustainability when it comes to making purchasing choices related to food and beverage. In particular, today we talk about organic wine that is increasingly appreciated and sought after by Italian consumers, it has a fundamental role within the process of ecological transition towards sustainable agriculture that does not use
With Grifo Marchetti products you can now make an excellent craft beer directly at home! Now I’m going to list four good reasons why you should prefer a craft beer over an industrial beer: First of all, craft beers are in most cases obtained with a sustainable production and low environmental impact. So if you
Beer Brulé (Glühbier in German) is the version of mulled wine with beer instead of wine. In addition to winter beers, hot drinks are obviously a must during the cold season, even better if alcoholic … Therefore, an extremely popular winter beer, which sees the use of an aged Lambic with the addition of sugar,
How to make wine? The wine production process, however important, will never give a good result if the raw material is not of quality. In fact, the cultivation of grapes is the first and most important step for the production of wine. The variables are endless, from the territory to the ripening time of each
Why is it so consumed by everyone? For the 70% of the adult population, the consumption of beer is confirmed as a convivial pleasure. 9 out of 10 consumers (92%) always drink it with a meal or close to the meal. Dinner is the most popular consumption occasion (78%, with peaks among the over 35), in
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
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
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
