Vin brûlé, the Italian delightful version of mulled wine, is one of winter favorites, especially during the holiday season. While mulled wine is only warmed up, Vin brûlé is boiled. The different process affects the alcohol content. This hot and spicy wine has curative effects, not only on your mood! It is a popular home therapy for colds.

The name literally means “burnt wine.”The tradition of hot wine goes back to the ancient Romans. They used to drink warm wine with honey. Its ancestor could a warm drink made with red wine and honey, spiced with pepper and saffron. Today Vin brûlé is very popular in the north of Italy, particularly in the Piemonte region. Traditionally it is the star of every “mercatino di Natale.”