Author: Sissi Baratella

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Laureata con lode in Enologia e Viticoltura a Verona e specializzata in Marketing e Comunicazione d’Impresa, ha trasformato l’esperienza pratica come enologo e nell’hospitality in una carriera dedicata alla comunicazione del vino. Organizza eventi e degustazioni, scrive per portali specializzati in food&wine, collabora con Radio Deejay e pubblica contenuti su YouTube in italiano e inglese. È membro delle Donne del Vino e si distingue per il suo approccio dinamico e smart alla divulgazione enologica.

Miscellanea Pot-Pourri

Wine, sports and hospitality excellence at Parma’s Tardini Stadium

Sissi Baratella11 March 202611 March 2026

by Sissi Baratella11 March 202611 March 20260

Enrico Serafino 1878, a historic Piedmontese company part of Krause Group Italy since 2015, opens its lounge inside Parma’s Ennio Tardini stadium. The company Parma Calcio 1913 is also part of the Krause Group, starting in 2020. Closing the circle,...

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Cesarini Sforza: how a Riserva is born

Sissi Baratella30 January 202629 January 2026

by Sissi Baratella30 January 202629 January 20260

Altitude, time and mastery: these are the ingredients with which Cesarini Sforza builds Aquila Reale, its Trentodoc Riserva. A project born in the vineyard and that combines altitude, production rigor and very long aging, to tell the story of the...

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Tenuta Casenuove, 10 years to prepare the new course

Sissi Baratella20 January 202622 January 2026

by Sissi Baratella20 January 202622 January 20260

Located in Panzano in Chianti, one of the Uga’s where Sangiovese is powerful and structured, Tenuta Casenuove under the impetus of new owner Philippe Austruy and the drive of director Alessandro Fonseca-is looking fierce and ready for the challenges of...

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Intus, the new Falanghina from Cantine Iannella

Sissi Baratella15 January 202615 January 2026

by Sissi Baratella15 January 202615 January 20260

At Cantine Iannella, in the Benevento area, a new wine has been born. It is called Intus and is a Falanghina that ages in amphora. Our Venetian away Sissi Baratella tells us about it. In order to talk about this...

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The new vintages of Santa Sofia

Sissi Baratella9 January 202619 December 2025

by Sissi Baratella9 January 202619 December 20250

Sissi Baratella previewed the new vintages of wines produced by Santa Sofia: the 2022 for Valpolicella Classico Superiore Montegradella and the 2016 for Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Gioè. Both lay claim to the greatness of the Montegradella vineyard in the...

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Graziano Merotto, 80 years of Prosecco and passion

Sissi Baratella21 November 202517 November 2025

by Sissi Baratella21 November 202517 November 20250

In 2025 Graziano Merotto turns 80 and celebrates with two special wines: the Metodo Classico Rosé(lla), dedicated to his wife Rossella, and the Cuvée del Fondatore 80 anni. A tribute to love and territory. For us, Sissi Baratella. The legacy...

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Bruno Paillard Champagne

Sissi Baratella14 November 202513 November 2025

by Sissi Baratella14 November 202513 November 20250

Champagne Maison Bruno Paillard is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Perpetual Reserve (RP), the identity core of its most populous cuvées: Première Cuvée and Cuvée 72. The RP, renewed every year, ensures continuity and recognizability to the house’s style....

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Astro of Masari, a new star is born

Sissi Baratella22 July 202528 July 2025

by Sissi Baratella22 July 202528 July 20250

With this new wine, Massimo and Arianna are aiming for absolute quality for Masari, with a project that starts from a small Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard and looks far ahead. This is not the first time I have written about the...

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Garda Doc, a phenomenon under observation

Sissi Baratella15 July 202517 July 2025

by Sissi Baratella15 July 202517 July 20250

Garda Doc: production grows, perception by press and operators is positive. Everything seems to be going well-in fact, everyone is wondering why! The annual press conference was held in Lazise (VR), as usual. Garda Wine Stories organized by the Garda...

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Trentodoc Riserva Erminia Segalla Pisoni 1852

Sissi Baratella3 June 202528 May 2025

by Sissi Baratella3 June 202528 May 20250

The Pisoni family is investing more and more in Trentodoc, the classic method better known as the mountain bubbly that has made a creed out of Chardonnay. About 10 years on the lees for the Riserva Erminia Segalla. The family...

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Cà du Ferrà, authentic wines with an ancient soul

Sissi Baratella27 May 202522 May 2025

by Sissi Baratella27 May 202522 May 20250

From the passion for native grape varieties to the rediscovery of Ruzzese with the birth of a new wine: Zero tolleranza per il silenzio. This is the path of Cà du Ferrà. Cà du Ferrà It must be such a...

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Vajo dei Masi, the value of time

Sissi Baratella13 May 20257 May 2025

by Sissi Baratella13 May 20257 May 20250

This very special Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Vajo dei Masi, is now being released in the 1999 vintage. After the classic production route, it rests in a nitrogen-protected atmosphere for twenty years. The result is extraordinary. On the occasion of...

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Grola 2022 Allegrini: welcome to the Valpolicella Doc

Sissi Baratella6 May 202529 April 2025

by Sissi Baratella6 May 202529 April 20250

The Grola pays homage to the territory with the first Grola. It sounds like a play on words, but no. Because Allegrini’s Grola has grown up, Sissi Baratella‘s word. And gives us the first Grola Valpolicella Classico Superiore. The Grola...

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Farina Wines, when research enters the enterprise

Sissi Baratella7 March 202526 February 2025

by Sissi Baratella7 March 202526 February 20250

The fourth generation of the Farina family has embarked on a collaboration with the University of Verona for an interesting research project. Among other aims is to test the materials used in the aging, maturation and preservation of wines, as...

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Torcolato di Breganze, what a Doc!

Sissi Baratella21 February 202512 February 2025

by Sissi Baratella21 February 202512 February 20250

That of Torcolato di Breganze is a denomination that has distinguished the territory for thirty years. On the occasion of the Premiere of Torcolato Sissi Baratella made a vertical tasting of it that highlighted its longevity qualities. La Doc Breganze...

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La Tordera, the three souls of Prosecco

Sissi Baratella7 February 20254 February 2025

by Sissi Baratella7 February 20254 February 20250

The Vettoretti family of the La Tordera winery has been growing Glera in that of Valdobbiadene for more than a century, then expanded production in the other Prosecco areas: the other Docg, that of Asolo, and the Prosecco Doc. Always...

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Sebago and Antica Bottega del Vino, one icon for another

Sissi Baratella29 January 202527 January 2025

by Sissi Baratella29 January 202527 January 20250

The world of fashion, with the Sebago brand, has met the world of wine. A common style: right compromise between accessibility and exclusivity, balance between elegance and functionality. Sissi Baratella talks about it. If Amarone della Valpolicella was a shoe?...

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Wine defender Tava, practically the name of a superhero

Sissi Baratella23 January 202521 January 2025

by Sissi Baratella23 January 202521 January 20250

The superhero in question are the terracotta wine jars created by Tava, a Trentino-based company that studies clays and their interaction with wine to create amphorae tailored to the producer. A modern superhero who goes by the name of Tava,...

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Caveau Bosan, the novelty of the Gerardo Cesari company.

Sissi Baratella16 January 202515 January 2025

by Sissi Baratella16 January 202515 January 20250

The historic Gerardo Cesari winery, rooted in the Valpolicella territory, presents its newest addition: the Caveau Bosan, where historical vintages of the famous Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Bosan are kept. Caveau Bosan is the newest addition to the Gerardo...

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Riesling Renano Roeno, a family affair

Sissi Baratella6 December 202427 November 2024

by Sissi Baratella6 December 202427 November 20240

The Fugatti siblings, Cristina, Roberta and Giuseppe, with the new generation already coming into the business, set their sights on Riesling Renano a decade ago and achieved some really interesting results. Riesling Renano for Roeno is a family affair. On...

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Brentonico, viticulture and mountain landscape

Sissi Baratella26 November 202425 November 2024

by Sissi Baratella26 November 202425 November 20240

As a direct testimony, some thoughts on the Brentonico Plateau, Monte Baldo and the dialogue between viticulture and the mountain landscape. These were the subject of a very interesting conference. If I told you. Brentonico do I bring anything to...

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Nicolas Feuillatte defies gravity with Mika

Sissi Baratella22 November 202419 November 2024

by Sissi Baratella22 November 202419 November 20240

Champagne house Nicolas Feuillatte relies on eclectic artist Mika to launch a bridge to young consumers and “defy gravity” with a festive, poetic and colorful style. Colorful and artistic, in two words Defying Gravity. Ecco la nuova collaborazione della casa...

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Allegrini’s La Poja, diva by nature

Sissi Baratella7 November 20245 November 2024

by Sissi Baratella7 November 20245 November 20240

An iconic wine born 40 years ago, Allegrini’s La Poja confirms its appeal and consolidates its image while remaining true to itself. The Allegrini family with 2024 began a new course, under the banner of respect for their history and...

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English Sparkling Wine: amazing! (3)

Sissi Baratella17 October 202416 October 2024

by Sissi Baratella17 October 202416 October 20240

We come today to the production company visits and tastings made on site with our selections. After the two lengthy introductions (those who missed them can click here for the first installment and here for the second), we finally come...

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English Sparkling Wine: amazing! (2)

Sissi Baratella16 October 20248 October 2024

by Sissi Baratella16 October 20248 October 20240

After looking yesterday at the brief history, territory and climate as well as the grape varieties used for English Sparkling Wines, let’s take a look at the different styles and management of wine tourism. We continue from there where we...

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English Sparkling Wine: amazing! (1)

Sissi Baratella15 October 20248 October 2024

by Sissi Baratella15 October 20248 October 20240

Journey to southern England, specifically Hampshire, to discover English sparkling wines, the famous English Sparkling Wines. I have been visiting Hampshire, discovering theEnglish Sparkling Wine And the result was-amazing! This is truly the land of sparkling wines. It is the...

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Putea, a challenge born 10 years ago

Sissi Baratella21 August 20248 August 2024

by Sissi Baratella21 August 20248 August 20240

Putea, the restaurant established 10 years ago in Santi Quaranta, a hamlet of Cava dei Tirreni in the province of Salerno, celebrated its 10th anniversary with vertical Brunello di Montalcino. We are in Santi Quaranta. Don’t worry, if you don’t...

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The 100th anniversary of Cascina Maddalena

Sissi Baratella6 August 202429 July 2024

by Sissi Baratella6 August 202429 July 20240

The boutique winery Cascina Maddalena, located in the heart of the Lugana appellation, in the very hamlet that gives its name to the whole appellation, will turn 100 years old in 2024. Four acres, 90 percent conducted in Turbiana, and...

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Here comes Trace of Rose by Matilde Poggi, Le Fraghe

Sissi Baratella9 July 202427 June 2024

by Sissi Baratella9 July 202427 June 20240

In Veronese Gardesano territory, between the Lake and the Adige Valley, Matilde Poggi wanted to make a great pink wine. Now he does and has named it Track of Pink. Le Fraghe di Matilde Poggi is a winery-sized winemaker. Total...

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Casa Valdo finally opens its doors

Sissi Baratella27 June 202424 June 2024

by Sissi Baratella27 June 202424 June 20240

After a lengthy renovation of the farmhouse and redevelopment of the vineyard in front, Valdo Spumanti’s new hospitality hub is finally up and running to welcome guests and wine enthusiasts from around the world. A real new wine tourism project...