Angelini Wines & Estates acquires majority stake in Arnaldo Caprai

Editorial Staff1 April 20261 April 2026

by Editorial Staff1 April 20261 April 20260

Angelini Wines & Estates acquires a majority stake in Arnaldo Caprai, the flagship winery of Sagrantino di Montefalco. The deal consolidates the group’s presence in the high end of the market, adding a brand with strong ties to the Umbrian...

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Gianni Fabrizio leaves Gambero Rosso

Editorial Staff31 March 202631 March 2026

by Editorial Staff31 March 202631 March 20260

After many years, Gianni Fabrizio is leaving Gambero Rosso‘s Vini d’Italia guide, of which he was co-curator and one of the most authoritative signatures. A transition that marks the closing of a long journey in his history as a “pure”...

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Spaghetti with baby squid, cannellini cream and broccoli

Editorial Staff28 March 202629 March 2026

by Editorial Staff28 March 202629 March 20260

This recipe is a “homemade” version of a dish created by chef Antonello Sardi, the creative soul of the 1 Michelin-starred Serrae Villa Fiesole Restaurant. We pair it with a wine as good as it is unknown: Isola dei Nuraghi...

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Where to eat on Easter and Easter Monday

Editorial Staff25 March 202626 March 2026

by Editorial Staff25 March 202626 March 20260

Between convivial lunches and out-of-town trips, Easter and Easter Monday mark one of the most anticipated moments of spring. For those who wish to experience the holiday away from home, more and more restaurants are offering dedicated menus, capable of...

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New openings March 2026 – update

Editorial Staff25 March 202625 March 2026

by Editorial Staff25 March 202625 March 20260

In this column we report the month's new openings of restaurants and wine bars throughout Italy. These are not reviews, but previews of newly opened or opening establishments. An observatory on the ferment of the sector, including gastronomic novelties and...

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Giuseppe Montanaro, founder of Amastuola has passed away

Editorial Staff21 March 202621 March 2026

by Editorial Staff21 March 202621 March 20260

Giuseppe Montanaro, an Apulian entrepreneur and the soul of the Kikau Group, as well as the creator of Amastuola, one of the most original entities in the southern wine scene, passed away today. He was 85 years old. The story...

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Michel Rolland, a key figure in contemporary enology, has died

Editorial Staff20 March 202620 March 2026

by Editorial Staff20 March 202620 March 20260

Michel Rolland, a central figure in international wine in recent decades, died today in Bordeaux at the age of 78. Considered the first “flying winemaker,” he built a very long career as a consultant, with assignments at more than 150...

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APCI: continuity at the top, open challenges for the restaurant industry

Editorial Staff17 March 202617 March 2026

by Editorial Staff17 March 202617 March 20260

Acpi officers renewed with Carcangiu president. At Rome Symposium The Stars of Catering over 120 chefs discuss identity, sustainability, training and the future of fine dining, between tradition to be reinterpreted and new balances between kitchen, dining room and customer....

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Tagliatelle with white duck ragu and porcini mushrooms

Editorial Staff14 March 202611 March 2026

by Editorial Staff14 March 202611 March 20260

Savory first course that is not too fatty, with aromatic components that work well with the Trentino Superiore Pinot Noir Brusafer 2022 Cavit. The white ragout does not cover the elegance of the wine as a red ragout would. Ingredients...

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Food Families Celebrated at Tipicità Festival

Editorial Staff12 March 202612 March 2026

by Editorial Staff12 March 202612 March 20260

In Fermo, during the Tipicità Festival the national award was given to the dynasties of Italian taste. Under the patronage of Masaf, the first awards were given to six “Families of Food” who, for generations, have been guarding and spreading...

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Terre d’Oltrepò, councillor Beduschi: deliveries below expectations

Editorial Staff10 March 202610 March 2026

by Editorial Staff10 March 202610 March 20260

Cantina Terre d’Oltrepò winery: expressions of interest in contributing grapes from the next harvest to the industrial project presented by Collis Veneto Wine Group are currently lower than expected. Any further accessions will be awaited in the coming days, after...

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Consorzio di tutela Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Docg supports Historic Landscapes Award

Editorial Staff2 March 20265 March 2026

by Editorial Staff2 March 20265 March 20260

The Association of Rural Landscapes of Historical Interest(PRIS) establishes the first recognition for those who actively promote traditional agricultural and silvo-pastoral practices, and the Prosecco Protection Consortium supports it. An award for those who actively protect quality agricultural landscapes, an...

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Stuffed Meatloaf with Provolone, Mushrooms and Spinach

Editorial Staff28 February 202626 February 2026

by Editorial Staff28 February 202626 February 20260

A “roll” of meatloaf that goes very well with the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Valore di Famiglia 2021 Famiglia Cecchi, because the acidity of Sangiovese cleanses the mouth of fattiness and succulence (meat and cheese) while the wine’s spicy notes...

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Uni Pisa: ultraviolet light enhances wine color and aromas

Editorial Staff27 February 202627 February 2026

by Editorial Staff27 February 202627 February 20260

Research from theUniversity of Pisa, conducted in the vineyards of Tenuta dell’Ornellaia in Bolgheri and published in the scientific journal Plants, shows that targeted use of UV-C rays in the vineyard can improve grape quality. And it does not reduce...

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New openings February 2026

Editorial Staff27 February 20265 March 2026

by Editorial Staff27 February 20265 March 20260

In this column we report the month's new openings of restaurants and wine bars throughout Italy. These are not reviews, but previews of newly opened or opening establishments. An observatory on the ferment of the sector, including gastronomic novelties and...

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Evo oil symbol of made in Italy and protagonist in Verona

Editorial Staff20 February 202620 February 2026

by Editorial Staff20 February 202620 February 20260

Evo (extra virgin) olive oil is confirmed as a symbol of Italian cuisine and a driver of exports, despite market tensions. At SOL Expo 2026, March 1-3 at Veronafiere, focus on consumption, internationalization and new challenges for the sector. From...

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Cristina Mercuri is the first Italian woman Master of Wine

Editorial Staff19 February 202619 February 2026

by Editorial Staff19 February 202619 February 20260

L’Institute of Masters of Wine announced its new 2026 members in London: among them, Italy’s Cristina Mercuri. She is the first Italian woman to win the title and the fourth overall after Gabriele Gorelli, Andrea Lonardi and Pietro Russo. The...

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Tagliatelle with beef ragout, cocoa beans and bay leaf

Editorial Staff14 February 20269 February 2026

by Editorial Staff14 February 20269 February 20260

Recipe by Executive Chef Antonello Sardi of the Serrae Villa Fiesole Restaurant*, inside the boutique hotel FH55 Hotel Villa Fiesole. We propose a pairing not “by tradition,” but by structural affinity and intelligent aromaticity with Illuminati‘s Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Ilico 2022....

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Valentine’s Day, the experience (at the restaurant) wins more than the price

Editorial Staff10 February 202612 February 2026

by Editorial Staff10 February 202612 February 20260

Dinner remains at the heart of the lovers’ holiday: food quality and atmosphere matter more than the final bill. Reservations are growing and Italian cuisine is back in the spotlight, increasingly at the center of a Valentine’s Day to remember...

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Risotto with sour butter, chicken jus and bay leaf powder

Editorial Staff7 February 20265 February 2026

by Editorial Staff7 February 20265 February 20260

Recipe by Giancarlo Perbellini for Bertani. A risotto that combines the creamy delicacy of Italian tradition with intense and surprising flavor details. Perfect paired with a glass of Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2016 Bertani. Chicken jus gives depth and savoriness,...

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Laudemio: 2025 record vintage for Tuscany’s iconic extra virgin olive oil

Editorial Staff6 February 20266 February 2026

by Editorial Staff6 February 20266 February 20260

Production at an all-time high, double-digit growth and a fine quality profile: Laudemio closes out 2025 as the best vintage ever in its 37-year history. Numbers never reached before The year 2025 officially enters the annals of the Laudemio, the...

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Valentine’s Day 2026: restaurants and experiences for romantic moments

Editorial Staff4 February 202612 February 2026

by Editorial Staff4 February 202612 February 20260

Looking for a special restaurant or place to spend Valentine’s Day? Here is a selection of proposals for February 14. The perfect time to treat yourself to a special experience of good food, magical atmospheres, and pampering for two around...

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Maggiore lake perch with light cream of Pecorino Romano cheese, browned pears and pine nuts

Editorial Staff31 January 202629 January 2026

by Editorial Staff31 January 202629 January 20260

Inspired by a dish created by chef Andrea Cane, owner of Osteria del Vergante in Invorio (NO), slightly lightened. We propose it with Friuli Colli Orientali Ribolla Gialla 2024 Monviert. A choice that focuses on freshness and acidic tension to...

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Farewell to Daniela Coser, silent heart of Ronco dei Tassi

Editorial Staff29 January 202630 January 2026

by Editorial Staff29 January 202630 January 20260

Founder of Ronco dei Tassi together with her husband Fabio, Daniela Coser has been a central and discreet figure in Friulian winemaking. Entrepreneurial vision, sense of family and deep love for the land guided a project that became a reference...

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EU-India deal: wine opens, food follows

Editorial Staff28 January 202628 January 2026

by Editorial Staff28 January 202628 January 20260

It is not the agreement that will explode Italian exports to India tomorrow, but it is the one that finally changes the rules of the game. With the gradual reduction of hitherto prohibitive duties, wine becomes the forerunner of a...

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Gault&Millau debuts in Italy: guides from 2027, headquarters in Piedmont

Editorial Staff27 January 202627 January 2026

by Editorial Staff27 January 202627 January 20260

The historic French haute cuisine guide Gault&Millau announces its entry into our country: gradual debut from 2027, one hundred Italian inspectors and headquarters in Piedmont. A new international guide for Italian restaurants After fifty years of history and an established...

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New openings January 2026 – update

Editorial Staff27 January 202629 January 2026

by Editorial Staff27 January 202629 January 20260

In this column we report the month's new openings of restaurants and wine bars throughout Italy. These are not reviews, but previews of newly opened or opening establishments. An observatory on the ferment of the sector, including gastronomic novelties and...

Gourmet Recipe of the Week

Leek and lemon zest risotto

Editorial Staff17 January 202615 January 2026

by Editorial Staff17 January 202615 January 20260

Here is a leek risotto tailored to the Soave Superiore Classico Castellaro Tufaie 2023 Bolla: elegant, territorial, with a gastronomic touch but never overpowering the wine. The sweetness of the leek enhances the savoriness of the Soave, the addition of...

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Farewell to Carlo Speri, protagonist in Valpolicella

Editorial Staff11 January 202613 January 2026

by Editorial Staff11 January 202613 January 20260

Carlo Speri, a central figure in Valpolicella viticulture. A historic protagonist in the establishment of Amarone in the world, passed away on January 6 at the age of 85. The funeral took place on January 9 in the parish church...

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Tyrolean goulash

Editorial Staff10 January 20268 January 2026

by Editorial Staff10 January 20268 January 20260

We pair this rich, traditional goulash dish with Lagrein Alto Adige 2024 Muri-Gries, which enhances the sweetness of the onions, paprika and succulence of the meat. Ingredients for 4 persons: 800 g beef (shoulder or priest’s cap), cubed 500 g...