Whether it’s a Barolo or a Brunello, a Montepulciano or a Moscato, Italy is renowned for its excellent wine. Enjoying a nice glass of wine with friends and family is an intrinsic part of the Italian lifestyle. So it’s no surprise that there are some interesting expressions and sayings centred around wine.

In vino veritas

This is a Latin saying which means: in wine there is truth, or in wine lies the truth. The real meaning of this is that when people are under the influence of alcohol, they are more likely to speak the truth, whether that’s thoughts, feelings or desires.