Author: Stefania Vinciguerra

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Caporedattore di DoctorWine e giornalista professionista da trent'anni, ha iniziato la sua carriera nel mondo del vino grazie a un corso Ais, dove insegnava proprio Daniele Cernilli. Ha alternato una brillante carriera giornalistica, dirigendo testate come Pane & Vino ed Euposìa, con ruoli nelle pubbliche relazioni, anche al di fuori del settore enologico, come la responsabilità stampa e comunicazione del Giro d’Italia per La Gazzetta dello Sport. Appassionata di vino e gastronomia, è anche una degustatrice esperta e giudice al Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.
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Will Tuscany ever have its own great white wine?

Stefania Vinciguerra
For decades, Tuscany has been identified almost exclusively with great red wines. Today, however, the growing demand for white wines with character and a new project promoted by the Consorzio Vino Toscana and the University of Pisa are reigniting a...
TastingsTerritories and wines

Lanati: “Oltrepò’s Pinot Nero needs to change its approach”

Stefania Vinciguerra
According to Donato Lanati, Pinot Nero from Oltrepò Pavese has the potential to become one of the great wines of the future, but only if it breaks with the past. At the conference organized at the Enoteca Regionale della Lombardia,...
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Make way for the youth of Assovini Sicilia

Stefania Vinciguerra
The leadership transition at Assovini Sicilia is not merely a change in the presidency. It demonstrates that generational change, when planned with foresight, can become a tangible asset. It is an example that the Italian wine industry would do well...
TastingsTerritories and wines

The 10 must-try summer wines

Stefania Vinciguerra
In the summer, the way we dine changes, as does the way we choose wine. From aperitifs to outdoor dinners, barbecues, and vacations, we need wines that combine freshness, balance, and character. Here are ten Italian wines to discover—all of...
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A Spritz for 10 euros: but what’s its real price?

Stefania Vinciguerra
The cost of the ingredients is around 2 euros, but in bars in big cities and tourist destinations, a Spritz can easily cost 8, 10, or even more. How much do rent, staff, and utilities really affect the final price?...
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Villa Svetoni: The Understated Luxury of Vino Nobile

Stefania Vinciguerra
Nestled in the heart of the Montepulciano hills, amid rows of Sangiovese vines and panoramic views that capture the essence of authentic Tuscany, Villa Svetoni Wine Resort & Spa stands out as one of the most compelling wine tourism destinations...
GourmetRecipe of the Week

Sliced beef with confit cherry tomatoes, arugula and Parmesan

Stefania Vinciguerra
A simple dish, perfect for this season, best served with a slightly chilled bottle of Barbera d’Asti La Tota 2024 from Marchesi Alfieri. The wine’s acidity will bring out the juiciness of the meat. Ingredients for 4 persons: For the...
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Castello di Semivicoli, Abruzzo’s fascination with wine and history

Stefania Vinciguerra
Between the Maiella and the Adriatic, a 17th-century baronial palace restored by the Masciarelli family has become one of Italy’s most charming wine resorts. Charming rooms, tastings, local cuisine and a busy calendar of events make Castello di Semivicoli an...
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Wine tourism, boom in visitors and demand for professionalism

Stefania Vinciguerra
Presented at the Senate the volume “Wine & Tourism” by Dario Stefàno and Donatella Cinelli Colombini. The sector is growing by 9% a year in Italy, but companies are looking for skills in languages, communication, events and marketing. Wine tourism,...
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Wine as a cultural category: Sorelli’s book

Stefania Vinciguerra
The Molecule of Civilization proposes a reading of wine as an interpretive tool of human history. An ambitious operation that intercepts a gap in contemporary wine discourse: much technique, little cultural elaboration. When Director Cernilli turned this book over to...
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Wines for every pocket 2026 is presented in Milan

Stefania Vinciguerra
We have arrived at a new edition of Wines for every pockets, the sixth, and today we celebrate its release with a presentation tasting at the Hotel Principe di Savoia, in Milan. These little booklets (coming out in a few...
TastingsTerritories and wines

#lamossaperfetta, Bonarda makes system

Stefania Vinciguerra
In Oltrepò Pavese, fourteen wineries of the Distretto del Vino di Qualità are relaunching Bonarda with a collective project, reserved for producers with a closed supply chain and regulated by stricter parameters than DOC. A project, not a label #lamossaperfetta...
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All the DoctorWine Guide at your fingertips on the app

Stefania Vinciguerra
The Essential Guide to the Wines of Italy 2026 is now available in a new app: completely revamped, more intuitive, to carry with you at all times. Available for Android and iOS, in Italian and English. And this fall, the...
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Wine and health: hurray for the Mediterranean tradition

Stefania Vinciguerra
A new study published in Nutrients reopens the debate on alcohol and health: risk cannot be reduced to a quantitative issue. It matters how much you drink, sure, but also how, what and in what context. Stefania Vinciguerra‘s reflections. Beyond...
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DoctorWine seminars at Vinitaly

Stefania Vinciguerra
As every year, as part of Vinitaly Tasting – The DoctorWine Selection, we are organizing a series of themed seminars, all of which will take place inside our booth in Hall 10/A2-B2 at VeronaFiere. Our thematic tasting seminars are confirmed...
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Resistant vines and forgotten varieties: new trend in France

Stefania Vinciguerra
What is changing in French vineyards? Between resistant vines, forgotten varieties and old hybrids, some French winemakers are questioning the traditional varietal heritage. A phenomenon recounted by Le Figaro that opens an inevitable question: what about in Italy? Stefania Vinciguerra...
Pot-PourriWine world news

Toscana IGT: sparkling wines arrive and “Toscano” disappears

Stefania Vinciguerra
Masaf’s National Wine Committee has approved changes to the Toscana IGT specification: introduction of sparkling wines (Classic and Charmat Method) and exclusive adoption of the designation “Toscana.” Now the dossier goes to the European Commission: entry into force is expected...
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The paradox of Italian wine: global in the world, local in restaurants

Stefania Vinciguerra
Italy exports more than 8 billion euros worth of wine, but in restaurant wine lists between 70% and 75% of the labels are from the same region as the restaurant. A system that tells the value of the territory, but...
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Art in San Leonardo: Chiara Camoni signs the San Leonardo 2021

Stefania Vinciguerra
At San Leonardo’s, wine also becomes the subject of artistic storytelling. With the project Art at San Leonardo, the Marchesi Guerrieri Gonzaga estate invites an artist each year to engage with the landscape and time of wine. For the 2026...
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Collio and Colli Orientali: historic agreement for promotion

Stefania Vinciguerra
The Consortia Collio and Friuli Colli Orientali and Ramandolo sign a historic agreement creating a ATI for the joint promotion of Friuli Venezia Giulia’s two wine territories. The goal is to strengthen the international visibility of the two appellations, combining...
TastingsTerritories and wines

Rosso di Montepulciano: energy, identity and strategic ambition

Stefania Vinciguerra
At the Montepulciano 2026 preview, against a backdrop traditionally dominated by expectations for Vino Nobile, the panel discussion devoted to Rosso di Montepulciano allowed for a different and, in some ways, revealing focus on the appellation’s ambitions. The decision to...
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15 years of DoctorWine: independence, criticism, vision

Stefania Vinciguerra
c_row] Fifteen years ago DoctorWine was born. An independent project, born to tell the story of Italian wine with rigor and freedom of judgment. A tale of Italian wine that continues, with the same curiosity as then. Stefania Vinciguerra tells...
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Best 10 Italian Chardonnay by € 23

Stefania Vinciguerra
Are you a Chardonnay enthusiast? This article is written for you: find out which are the best 10 wines made from Chardonnay grapes in Italy that cost from 23 euros and below. What follows is a true journey between freshness,...
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Wine is culture, the word of Chianti Classico

Stefania Vinciguerra
With the claim Wine is culture, the consortium of Chianti Classico signed the 33rd edition of the Chianti Classico Collection, at the Stazione Leopolda in Florence. President Giovanni Manetti’s speech explains this relationship between Chianti Classico and culture and recounts...
GourmetRecipe of the Week

Pici with white Cinta Senese ragout, fennel and black olives

Stefania Vinciguerra
A first course that smells of Maremma: essential, Mediterranean, intense but not heavy. The succulence of the pork and the aromatic note of the fennel find in Morellino di Scansano 2024 Col di Bacche a natural companion, capable of enhancing...
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Enoteca Meucci, Cortona: between great wines and generous cuisine

Stefania Vinciguerra
Even in winter, Enoteca Meucci impresses with its well-executed dual souls. Upstairs, the restaurant offers traditional basic cuisine with appealing personal variations and decidedly generous portions. Below, the wine bar is a paradise for those who like to choose: Tuscany...