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.

Tastings Territories and wines

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...

Miscellanea Pot-Pourri

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...

Tastings Territories and wines

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...

Gourmet Where to eat

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...

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The supernatural wine of Bodegas Menade

Sissi Baratella21 June 202420 June 2024

by Sissi Baratella21 June 202420 June 20240

Thanks to the Blend 2024 event, we were able to taste a very special wine: the Castilla y León Sobrenatural 2018 Bodegas Menade. The 2024 edition of Blend, the enocultural review conceived and implemented by Bellenda. “Event, reserved for producers,...

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Marjan Simčič and the Bigot method. 100, 300, 500 questions

Sissi Baratella11 June 202411 June 2024

by Sissi Baratella11 June 202411 June 20240

The meeting between Slovenian winemaker Marjan Simčič and Friulian agronomist Giovanni Bigot helped further raise the level of this winery’s wines. Fragrant, concrete, elegant wines-in a word, memorable. I visited in Brda to Marjan Simčič, one of the most internationally...

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The sparkling adventure of Claudia and Giulia Benazzoli

Sissi Baratella7 June 202411 June 2024

by Sissi Baratella7 June 202411 June 20240

The Benazzoli sisters “come home” with their new Trentodoc, a classic method 100% Chardonnay. A sparkling adventure wanted by Dad and dedicated to him. Claudia and Giulia Benazzoli Physically, big shoulders do not have them; they are both well-proportioned. Figuratively...

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What’s new in Franciacorta, at the Consortium and Montina

Sissi Baratella31 May 202428 May 2024

by Sissi Baratella31 May 202428 May 20240

Revamping image and logo is not just a matter of form, but serves to reinforce the intended brand idea. This is what guided both the Franciacorta Consortium, which changed its historical logo, and the Montina company. The Franciacorta Consortium will...

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Brolo dei Giusti, the high-end of Cantine di Verona

Sissi Baratella18 April 202418 April 2024

by Sissi Baratella18 April 202418 April 20240

Cantine di Verona's Brolo dei Giusti line all includes identity wines dedicated to the restaurant industry. Cantine di Verona is increasingly focused on projects dedicated to catering. Having consolidated the foundations, the union and coherence between different territories united under...

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New wine at home PuntoZero in the Colli Berici

Sissi Baratella9 April 202411 April 2024

by Sissi Baratella9 April 202411 April 20240

The new wine in PuntoZero's home in the Berici Hills, Marcella, a classic blend from the Colli Berici: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tai rosso, was born. A warm and powerful wine that is reasonably priced. At home PuntoZero Marcella was born....

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Albino Armani and the care of the land

Sissi Baratella5 April 202428 March 2024

by Sissi Baratella5 April 202428 March 20240

Passionate about mountains as well as wine, Albino Armani seeks out fragile territories to care for. Strictly mountain or high hill, sloping possibly, in an inevitable pandering to the forms of nature. I got lost in the stories of Albino...

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Cavazza between Gambellara and Colli Berici

Sissi Baratella29 March 202428 March 2024

by Sissi Baratella29 March 202428 March 20240

Renewing its image, with a new logo and restyled labels, the Cavazza family renovates vineyard facilities, improves technologically and lengthens the aging time of the wines. Drawing from the past with a light touch. Less austere, more modern and current...