The Copper Crew Blog

Spring is upon us and the Sun is starting to shine, which means picnic season is here! We all know a refreshing tipple is an essential component of a good picnic, but sometimes carrying a big heavy bottle is a pain, well The Copper Crew is here to fix your picnic wine woes. Easily chillable, fit into any picnic bag and no need for plastic wine glasses, what's not to love?

Yep that’s right, The Copper Crew wines are officially award-winning wines. The Fiano, Rosato and Negroamaro were all awarded medals at the 2024 London Wine Competition, but what actually is the Competition and why is it important? The London Wine...

Does anything look, smell and taste better than a freshly baked focaccia? The answer is yes… a freshly baked focaccia with a Fiano on the side. Although making bread may seem intimidating, focaccia is the perfect place to start for beginners! It is super easy to make, no need to knead, no need for special bread-making equipment, and no frustrating folding or cutting! If you want to eat like a Roman, here’s a simple focaccia recipe to help you on your way.

Rosato is simply Italian Rosé… sort of. Known for darker colours and more intense flavours, the world of Rosato is an interesting one, filled with a range of aromas, flavours, grapes and regions. For most, Rosato falls into the ‘Rosé’ category, but that’s up for you to decide yourself. We recommend trying a few because of the massive range of flavours, you would be doing an injustice to yourself if you didn’t! If you don’t want to start with a whole bottle, we’ve got just the can for you ;)

Join the crew as we jump into Puglia, Italy's best-kept secret! Located in the South-East of Italy and known for its rich winemaking and cultural history, it’s the perfect location for our winemakers over at the Tenuta Viglione winery, which was established over 85 years ago. But what makes it the perfect location for our wines, and many others?

Assassin's spaghetti is one of Puglia's most famous dishes and originates in the city of Bari. There are multiple stories about it's origin and how it got the name 'Spaghetti All'assissina', but the most popular is that a customer exclaimed the chef must be trying to kill him with all the spice and flavour in the dish! If you think you can handle it, try this simple, 30 minute recipe out and pair it with some Negroamaro.