The rustic charm of Cesanese

Editorial Staff22 October 202421 October 2024

by Editorial Staff22 October 202421 October 20240

If every region has its own grape variety, we can say that the red grape of Lazio is Cesanese, grown mainly southeast of Rome, in Ciociaria. What emerges is a wine with rustic charm. Between Rome and Frosinone, there where...

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New strategic arrangement for Caviro

Editorial Staff22 October 202422 October 2024

by Editorial Staff22 October 202422 October 20240

The wine division is divided into two new segments: Cantine Caviro and Tenute Caviro. The premium hub is strengthened with the appointment of Giovanni Lai, who adds Leonardo da Vinci to Cesari’s leadership. New strategy for Caviro, Italy’s largest winery,...

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86 UGAs recognized for Alto Adige wines.

Editorial Staff21 October 202421 October 2024

by Editorial Staff21 October 202421 October 20240

Official confirmation by the Ministry of 86 individual areas documented down to the smallest detail. With this recognition, South Tyrol’s wine sector takes another step in the direction of uniqueness. Zoning ensures that in the future. the optimal grape variety...

Gourmet Recipe of the Week

Turkey roll with pistachios

Editorial Staff19 October 202416 October 2024

by Editorial Staff19 October 202416 October 20240

This classic recipe, suggested by Laura Di Trapani of Cronache di Gusto, lends itself well to accompany Barbera d’Alba Bric du Luv 2022 Ca’ Viola. Ingredients for 4 persons: 800 g turkey rump, 250 g mortadella, a sprig of parsley...

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Dialogue between viticulture and mountain landscape

Editorial Staff16 October 202416 October 2024

by Editorial Staff16 October 202416 October 20240

“Monte Baldo trentino: dialogue between viticulture and mountain landscape.” A day of in-depth study, the protagonist was mountain viticulture, told by the voices of experts in the field in an alternating dialogue with winemakers active in the area. Introduced by...

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Alberto Rabachin is the Best Sommelier Fisar 2024

Editorial Staff14 October 202414 October 2024

by Editorial Staff14 October 202414 October 20240

Twenty-four-year-old Alberto Rabachin, originally from Vigevano, won the competition among Fisar delegates who compete each year for Best Sommelier at the National Congress. During the 52nd National Congress of Fisar-the Italian Hotel and Restaurant Federation-held in early October, Alberto Rabachin...

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Fettuccine with rabbit ragout

Editorial Staff12 October 202416 October 2024

by Editorial Staff12 October 202416 October 20240

An elaborate but not difficult dish to dispel the notion that you need who knows what occasion to uncork a Barolo. We pair it, in fact, with Barolo Cannubi 2019 Marchesi di Barolo. Ingredients for 4 persons: 1/2 (large) rabbit...

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Uiv: yes to renovation, no to unconditional grubbing up of vineyards

Editorial Staff9 October 202410 October 2024

by Editorial Staff9 October 202410 October 20240

The sector is at a crossroads and there is a need for renewal. Good the proposal of recovering unused funds, lowering the alcohol content and to the promotion in EU. No to unconditional grubbings, yes to curbing yields, expanding the...

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“Braida” is Historic Mark of National Interest

Editorial Staff8 October 202410 October 2024

by Editorial Staff8 October 202410 October 20240

“Braida,” a symbol of Piedmontese wine in the world, has been awarded the prestigious Historic Mark of National Interest conferred by the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy, a recognition that celebrates the winemaking tradition of excellence. This public...

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Whole wheat spaghetti with shrimp and pistachio pesto

Editorial Staff5 October 20243 October 2024

by Editorial Staff5 October 20243 October 20240

We pair these tasty whole wheat spaghetti with certified shrimp and pistachio pesto-a true one-dish meal-with Cesarini Sforza’s Trentodoc 1673 Noir Nature. Ingredients for 4 persons: 250 g MSC-certified shrimp; evo oil to taste; 320 g whole wheat spaghetti; pistachio...

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CMO Promotion call, published the rankings

Editorial Staff2 October 20243 October 2024

by Editorial Staff2 October 20243 October 20240

The publication – 2 months earlier than last year – of the rankings for the CMO Promotion call for proposals finally allows wine companies to better plan their campaigns in non-EU countries. Positive opinion of the Italian Wine Union “It...

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The Italian wine industry launches the VITÆVINO Declaration.

Editorial Staff1 October 20241 October 2024

by Editorial Staff1 October 20241 October 20240

The VITÆVINO Declaration, a European campaign for the protection of wine culture and conviviality promoted by the sector’s representative organizations CEEV, CEVI, COPA-COGECA and EFOW, was relaunched today in Italy by the sector’s national associations. The VITÆVINO Declaration can now...

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On Sunday, October 6, the Essential Guide 2025 is presented in Rome

Editorial Staff30 September 20242 October 2024

by Editorial Staff30 September 20242 October 20240

As is now customary, after the Milan presentation it is the turn of Rome. A grand tasting will also take place in the capital to celebrate the release of DoctorWine’s Essential Guide to the Wines of Italy 2025. ]The Milan...

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A Life for Wine Reunion

Editorial Staff29 September 20243 October 2024

by Editorial Staff29 September 20243 October 20240

Shot of an unforgettable and exciting moment from yesterday’s ceremony during the Presentation of the The Essential Guide to Italian Wine 2025 which celebrated the historic winners of the “A Life for Wine” award with a Reunion. Yesterday, Saturday, September...

Gourmet Recipe of the Week

Stewed codfish on creamed potatoes

Editorial Staff28 September 202423 September 2024

by Editorial Staff28 September 202423 September 20240

The addition of fried capers and grana cheese wafer makes this cod stew more appetizing. We pair it with Malvasia dei Colli Piacentini Boccadirosa 2023 Luretta. Ingredients for 2 persons: 400 g MSC-certified cod, 1 white onion, 250 g peeled...

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Special Awards 2025

Editorial Staff27 September 20243 October 2024

by Editorial Staff27 September 20243 October 20240

In our intentions, the special awards we give in the Essential Guide serve to shed light on the state of our viticulture. We want to highlight them to underscore their propulsive role vis-à-vis the entire wine movement. With the Special...

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Best single-vineyard wines 2025

Editorial Staff26 September 202426 September 2024

by Editorial Staff26 September 202426 September 20240

The following is the special ranking that rewards the best wines produced from a single grape variety, among the main ones grown in Italy, both indigenous and international. To be exact, at least 85% comes from a single grape variety,...

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Best quality/price wines 2025

Editorial Staff25 September 202424 September 2024

by Editorial Staff25 September 202424 September 20240

There are in the pages of the Essential Guide 2025 510 wines that have the “thumbs up”. It is our symbol for the excellent relationship between wine quality and selling price: basically the wines to buy to drink well at...

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The Producers 3 Stars 2025

Editorial Staff24 September 202420 September 2024

by Editorial Staff24 September 202420 September 20240

In addition to the rating of wines in cents, with facsimiles graphically representing the awards, there is also a system of rating wineries from zero to three stars in The Essential Guide to Italian Wine. Of course, 3 stars is...

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Summary Seals 2025

Editorial Staff24 September 202426 September 2024

by Editorial Staff24 September 202426 September 20240

To make it easier for those who want to find all the Seals of The Essential Guide to Italian Wine 2025, here is a summary post with all the necessary links. We remember: the “little face” is the symbol of...

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Vintage estimates 2024: comments from key players

Editorial Staff24 September 202426 September 2024

by Editorial Staff24 September 202426 September 20240

Comments on the 2024 vintage estimates from Riccardo Cotarella president Assoenologi, Livio Proietti president ISMEA, Lamberto Frescobaldi president UIV and Gaya Ducceschi Head of Wine & Society and Communication CEEV. They were presented today in Ortigia (SR), as part of...

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2024 vintage estimates: despite drought, heat and bad weather, quality is good

Editorial Staff24 September 202424 September 2024

by Editorial Staff24 September 202424 September 20240

Presented to G7 Agriculture the 2024 vintage estimates of Assoenologi, Uiv and Ismea. Good to excellent quality. Timid rise in production with 41 mln hectoliters. There are an estimated 41 million hectoliters for the 2024 harvest, which marks a tentative...

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Double and triple Seals 2025

Editorial Staff23 September 202420 September 2024

by Editorial Staff23 September 202420 September 20240

Here lines up the qualitative apex of our pyramid for this 11th edition of the Essential Guide to the Wines of Italy. These are the top Italian wines of the coming season, absolutely great wines that, it goes without saying,...

Gourmet Recipe of the Week

Valle d’Aosta cheeseburger

Editorial Staff21 September 202418 September 2024

by Editorial Staff21 September 202418 September 20240

A very simple dish to prepare that everyone (non-vegetarians) likes, for which we propose an out-of-region pairing: the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane Yang 2022 Barba. Ingredients for 4 persons: 4 hamburger buns, 4 large burgers, 250 g Fontina DOP (which...

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DoctorWine’s Seals 2025: Tuscany

Editorial Staff20 September 202423 September 2024

by Editorial Staff20 September 202423 September 20240

95, 96 and 97/100. These are the points a wine must achieve to be awarded with the DoctorWine Seal. Further than that, double-seal (98/100) and triple-seal (99 and 100/100) are triggered. From Tuesday 10 onwards you will find individual facets...

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DoctorWine’s Seals 2025: Piedmont, Valle d’Aosta and Liguria

Editorial Staff19 September 202423 September 2024

by Editorial Staff19 September 202423 September 20240

95, 96 and 97/100. These are the points a wine must achieve to be awarded with the DoctorWine Seal. Further than that, double-seal (98/100) and triple-seal (99 and 100/100) are triggered. From Tuesday 10 onwards you will find individual Seals...

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DoctorWine’s Seals 2025: Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia

Editorial Staff18 September 202423 September 2024

by Editorial Staff18 September 202423 September 20240

95, 96 and 97/100. These are the points a wine must achieve to be awarded with the DoctorWine Seal. Further than that, double-seal (98/100) and triple-seal (99 and 100/100) are triggered. From Tuesday 10 onwards you will find individual facets...

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Sunday, September 29, The Essential Guide Presentation in Milan

Editorial Staff17 September 202420 September 2024

by Editorial Staff17 September 202420 September 20240

A grand tasting will take place in Milan on Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29 to celebrate the release of DoctorWine’s The Essential Guide to Italian Wine 2025. An unforgettable weekend for a great celebration of quality wine. Two...

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DoctorWine’s Seals 2025 Alto Adige and Trentino

Editorial Staff17 September 202423 September 2024

by Editorial Staff17 September 202423 September 20240

95, 96 and 97/100. These are the points a wine must achieve to be awarded with the DoctorWine Seal. Further than that, double-seal (98/100) and triple-seal (99 and 100/100) are triggered. From Tuesday 10 onwards you will find individual Seals...

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New Executive for The Grand Wine Tour

Editorial Staff17 September 202417 September 2024

by Editorial Staff17 September 202417 September 20240

The Gran Wine tour, the first Italian association of wineries united in the enhancement of wine tourism, appoints Nadia Zenato and Elvira Bortolomiol as communication managers: “Together to enhance and develop quality wine tourism, with the goal of reaching 40...