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High-level group on European wine sector kicks off

Editorial Staff12 September 202412 September 2024

by Editorial Staff12 September 202412 September 20240

Businesses want action on competitiveness and climate change adaptation for a sector that expresses 3 million jobs. High Level Group on the European Wine Sector kicks off. Work has begun on the High Level Group on the wine sector promoted...

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Press review: The Essential Guide to Italian Wine 2025

Editorial Staff12 September 202412 September 2024

by Editorial Staff12 September 202412 September 20240

This is followed by a press review on the publication of The Essential Guide to Italian Wine 2025 and its presentation days, with major tastings open to the public and seminars. Thank you to all fellow journalists and communicators who...

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DoctorWine’s Seals 2025: Marche, Abruzzo and Molise

Editorial Staff11 September 202423 September 2024

by Editorial Staff11 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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Giovanni Manetti confirmed as head of Chianti Classico wine consortium

Editorial Staff11 September 202411 September 2024

by Editorial Staff11 September 202411 September 20240

No two without three: Giovanni Manetti, of the Fontodi winery, confirmed as head of the Chianti Classico Wine Consortium. In the centennial year of Italy’s oldest wine consortium, Manetti is acclaimed president for the third time. Also in the sign...

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Seminars on Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29

Editorial Staff11 September 202411 September 2024

by Editorial Staff11 September 202411 September 20240

As part of the weekend presentation of The Essential Guide to Italian Wine 2025, we have organized 4 seminars that are not to be missed. The DoctorWine tagged wine festival., which marks the release of The Essential Guide to Italian...

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DoctorWine’s Seals 2025: Apulia, Basilicata and Calabria

Editorial Staff10 September 202423 September 2024

by Editorial Staff10 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 now on you will find individual Seals divided...

Gourmet Recipe of the Week

Meatballs of boiled beef

Editorial Staff7 September 202423 August 2024

by Editorial Staff7 September 202423 August 20240

A dish that tastes like home and grandma’s recipe, using leftover boiled meat. We pair it with Nittardi’s Chianti Classico Belcanto 2022 (which we tasted in our preview), which complements the dish. Ingredients for 4-5 people: About 400 g boiled...

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DoctorWine Essential Guide: 2025 edition ready

Editorial Staff6 September 20249 September 2024

by Editorial Staff6 September 20249 September 20240

PRESS RELEASE – It will be presented in Milan on Sept. 28 and 29 and in Rome on Oct. 6 with highly anticipated tasting booths dedicated to the many excellent producers in the Guide and their great wines. “There is...

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Fried mozzarella cheese triangles

Editorial Staff31 August 202419 August 2024

by Editorial Staff31 August 202419 August 20240

A poor dish, typical of the Campania tradition. We pair it with Falanghina del Sannio Persano 2023 Boschetto Campacci. Ingredients for 4 persons: 1 cow’s mozzarella (fiordilatte) weighing about 300 g; 1/2 loaf of stale Neapolitan bread, one or two...

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DoctorWine in Berlin 2024 Press Review

Editorial Staff29 August 202429 August 2024

by Editorial Staff29 August 202429 August 20240

DoctorWine in Berlin 2024. Here is a collection of the first published articles related to the September 11 presentation of the new book Grosse Weine zu Kleinen Preisen by DoctorWine. https://berlinomagazine.com/doctorwine-arriva-a-berlino-per-presentare-la-sua-nuova-guida-di-vini/ https://berlinerweinpilot.de/events/doctorwine/ Below are the wineries that will present their...

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Pietro Alagna passed away at the age of 96

Editorial Staff27 August 202427 August 2024

by Editorial Staff27 August 202427 August 20240

Pietro Alagna, Honorary President of Cantine Pellegrino in Marsala, passed away on Aug. 26 at the age of 96. A leading figure in Italian oenology, he made a fundamental contribution to linking Marsala’s oenological history with today’s winemaking modernity. Pellegrino,...

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Mortadella and pistachio bites

Editorial Staff24 August 202412 August 2024

by Editorial Staff24 August 202412 August 20240

Nice appetizer that can be prepared in no time and that we love to accompany with Rosato di Toscana 2023 Fattoria Svetoni. Ingredients for 4 persons: 1 package of sandwich bread (look for long slices, preferably with olive oil), 300...

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Here are the best wines of Sud Top Wine 2024

Editorial Staff23 August 202423 August 2024

by Editorial Staff23 August 202423 August 20240

Here are the 69 Southern Italian wines chosen from more than 500 labels from six regions of the country for the sixth edition of the Sud Top Wine Competition. Here are the best 69 The best wines from Southern Italy...

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Casato Prime Donne Award 2024 returns

Editorial Staff22 August 202423 August 2024

by Editorial Staff22 August 202423 August 20240

The Casato Prime Donne Award 2024 returns and the winners are: Maria Canabal, Winenews, Trebicchieri and Linea Verde. On Saturday, September 14, 2024, the Casato Prime Donne Award returns to Montalcino. An appointment that coincides with the beginning of the...

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Happy summer holidays 2024 from DoctorWine

Editorial Staff10 August 20249 August 2024

by Editorial Staff10 August 20249 August 20240

As usual, DoctorWine stops the week of Ferragosto and wishes you peaceful and restful days whether by the sea, in the mountains, in cities of art… or, even better, among the vineyards. Happy Ferragosto 2024 from DoctorWine and happy vacations...

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In the mood for fish? Aquamarina opens in Rome

Editorial Staff7 August 20249 August 2024

by Editorial Staff7 August 20249 August 20240

A mouthwatering new seafood trattoria in Rome, Aquamarina, has opened inside the Michelin-key Hotel Umiltà 36 in the Trevi district, a stone’s throw from the Quirinale. You read that correctly. It is called Aquamarine without the C. But the name...

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Norwegian salmon croutons, stracciatella, San Marzano concassé and Pantelleria caper powder

Editorial Staff3 August 20242 August 2024

by Editorial Staff3 August 20242 August 20240

The sweetness of stracciatella, the freshness of San Marzano tomatoes and the unique flavor of Pantelleria capers marry the slightly smoky taste of Norwegian salmon. Try it with Lambrusco di Modena Rosato Metodo Classico from Cantina Ventiventi. Signed by Gianpaolo...

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Baked eggplant with spicy gorgonzola, bread crumble and mint

Editorial Staff27 July 202424 July 2024

by Editorial Staff27 July 202424 July 20240

Baked eggplant recipe quick to make, tasty and suitable for summer evenings. We drink on Colli Orientali del Friuli Sauvignon 2023 Monviert. Ingredients for 2 persons: 2 long eggplants, 120 g. Dop spicy gorgonzola cheese, 2 slices of laid bread,...

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Harvest 2024 kicks off in Sicily

Editorial Staff26 July 202426 July 2024

by Editorial Staff26 July 202426 July 20240

A hot, dry climate has promoted healthy, intact grapes. Sicilian producers are able to cope with climatic conditions through innovative rootstocks, soil management, and experimental sensors that monitor water stress. The longest grape harvest in Italy, averaging over one hundred...

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Mita Castiglioni sole owner of Querciabella

Editorial Staff23 July 202423 July 2024

by Editorial Staff23 July 202423 July 20240

Following an agreement between siblings Sebastiano and Mita Castiglioni, Querciabella announces a major leadership change, reaffirming its commitment to continuity and sustainability. Querciabella, a renowned Tuscan wine producer, celebrates a significant milestone in its 50th year in business with the...

Tastings Wines for Every Pocket

Blend or single-vineyard?

Editorial Staff23 July 202422 July 2024

by Editorial Staff23 July 202422 July 20240

Let’s talk about native white grape varieties and present two great wines, the first made from a blend of several varieties and the second from a single grape variety. Which one do you prefer? It is never easy to choose...

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Rome Capital and Latium Women of Wine Association Agreement.

Editorial Staff23 July 202423 July 2024

by Editorial Staff23 July 202423 July 20240

Rome Capital’s yes to memorandum of understanding with Le Donne del Vino association. Agriculture Councillor Sabrina Alfonsi: “We stand by women entrepreneurs in the wine sector in Rome and Lazio.” A resolution presented by Councillor for Agriculture, Environment and Waste...

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Chicken with plums d’Agen GPI

Editorial Staff20 July 202418 July 2024

by Editorial Staff20 July 202418 July 20240

Quick and easy recipe made for the European campaign “European Excellence is an Art Form,” featuring European PGI products. We pair it with the 2019 Toscana Rosso Tassinaia Castello del Terriccio. Ingredients for 2 persons: 6 over chicken thighs; 1...

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10th edition of the master’s program Italian Wines and World Markets

Editorial Staff19 July 202419 July 2024

by Editorial Staff19 July 202419 July 20240

Italian Wines and World Markets: registration is open for the 10th edition of the first-level university master’s program promoted by four universities in Tuscany together with the Italian Sommelier Association. Applications to participate by October 8. It is the reference...

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MarsicaLand program presented in Rome

Editorial Staff15 July 202415 July 2024

by Editorial Staff15 July 202415 July 20240

Marsicaland, presented in Rome the program that will take place in Avezzano, from Friday, Sept. 6 to Sunday, Sept. 8. A rich calendar of tastings of local products, cultural insights and performances. The program of MarsicaLand was presented in Rome....

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Summer salad with Asiago cheese and grilled chicken

Editorial Staff13 July 20249 July 2024

by Editorial Staff13 July 20249 July 20240

Salad with Asiago cheese and grilled chicken is a super quick dish to prepare, suitable for these hot summer days. We pair it with Puglia Bianco Bialento 2023 Amastuola. Ingredients for 2 persons: 100g chicken breast, 150g fresh Asiago Dop,...

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The Euganean Hills Unesco World Biodiversity Reserve

Editorial Staff11 July 202412 July 2024

by Editorial Staff11 July 202412 July 20240

Since July 5, the Euganean Hills have been a UNESCO World Biodiversity Reserve. An important milestone for the Veneto region and for Italy, to the achievement of which viticulture also made an important contribution. “The inclusion of the Euganean Hills...

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Died Benito Nonino, father of quality grappa

Editorial Staff8 July 20248 July 2024

by Editorial Staff8 July 20248 July 20240

Last night at the family home-farm in Friuli, Italy, Benito Nonino, the man who transformed grappa from a tavern distillate into a fine product, passed away. ANSA NEWS. – He was 90 years old and, together with his wife Giannola,...

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Chapati with eggplant, tomatoes and pecorino romano cheese

Editorial Staff6 July 20242 July 2024

by Editorial Staff6 July 20242 July 20240

Chapati is the traditional Indian bread, originating from the Punjab in India. We stuff it with summer vegetables and serve it with Salento Chardonnay Teresa Manara VT 15 Settembre 2022 Cantele. Yeast-free, it has a flat, round shape, similar to...

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Restaurateur donates leftover water to kennels

Editorial Staff4 July 20244 July 2024

by Editorial Staff4 July 20244 July 20240

Commendable initiative by Neapolitan chef Ciro Di Maio, of Brescia’s SanCiro pizzeria restaurant: he donates leftover water from tables to the dog pound. On average, customers don’t drink about 30 liters of water a week, Neapolitan chef Ciro Di Maio,...