Daniele Cernilli talks about Romangia at Vinitaly 2026

Editorial Staff21 April 202621 April 2026

by Editorial Staff21 April 202621 April 20260

The masterclass organized by the Terre di Romangia Consortium at Vinitaly Tasting – The DoctorWine Selection and led by Daniele Cernilli, analyzed territory, grape varieties and style through ten wines. Focus on wind, Cannonau and varietal recovery. Romangia was the...

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Vinitaly exceeds expectations

Daniele Cernilli20 April 202620 April 2026

by Daniele Cernilli20 April 202620 April 20260

The doomsayers who predicted that Vinitaly would be scaled back have been proven wrong by the facts. Fewer visitors, it’s true, but a more professional audience. For those who knew how to prepare for the fair, the results were positive....

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Asti Rosé debuted at Vinitaly

Stefania Vinciguerra20 April 202622 April 2026

by Stefania Vinciguerra20 April 202622 April 20260

Officially entered in the specification in March, the new Asti Rosé combines Moscato and Brachetto and aims to win new consumers and drinking occasions. Early estimates between 5 and 10 million bottles. For those who love this type of wine,...

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Alessio Di Majo passed away

Editorial Staff19 April 202622 April 2026

by Editorial Staff19 April 202622 April 20260

News reached us a short while ago of the untimely death of Alessio Di Majo. The greatest representative of Molise wine has left us. He was 63 years old. If Molise winemaking is known worldwide much of the credit was...

Gourmet Recipe of the Week

Busiate pasta with fresh anchovies, wild fennel and lemon

Editorial Staff18 April 202616 April 2026

by Editorial Staff18 April 202616 April 20260

Recipe easy to make and with a sure result. We propose in pairing the Terre Siciliane Lù 2023 Gaetano Di Carlo Viticoltore: fennel and lemon recall the aromatic component of the wine; flavor and unctuousness of the anchovies are balanced...

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Cortona Syrah: identity yet to be defined

Riccardo Viscardi17 April 20269 April 2026

by Riccardo Viscardi17 April 20269 April 20260

The annual comparison of Cortona Syrah highlights an appellation still in search of identity. Alongside established realities capable of continuity and precision, qualitative discontinuities emerge. The complex 2023 and 2024 vintages amplify the differences between producers. A common vision is...

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La Foresteria Planeta, garden and hospitality

Redazione DoctorWine16 April 20269 April 2026

by Redazione DoctorWine16 April 20269 April 20260

Reopens in Menfi La Foresteria Wine Resort: herb garden leads a season between cuisine, wellness and stays surrounded by vineyards, with rooms dedicated to aromatic plants and sea views. Among vineyards, light and the sea On the top of a...

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Pomod’Oro, gourmet pizzeria in the heart of Colle Val d’Elsa

Vignadelmar15 April 20269 April 2026

by Vignadelmar15 April 20269 April 20260

Signature pizza, in both classic and more refined offerings; curated cuisine and an extensive beverage list: a reliable, cozy, quality address that is also ideal out of season. On a weekend in early spring, touring Chianti wineries and based in...

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Chassagne Montrachet, strength and grace of Chardonnay

Vinogodi14 April 20268 April 2026

by Vinogodi14 April 20268 April 20260

Historically a land of reds, today Chassagne-Montrachet is among the absolute pinnacles of Chardonnay. More structured and austere wines than its neighbors Puligny and Meursault, with a distinct and deep personality. From “bare mountains” to myth In the Middle Ages...

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All the DoctorWine Guide at your fingertips on the app

Stefania Vinciguerra13 April 202610 April 2026

by Stefania Vinciguerra13 April 202610 April 20260

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...

Gourmet Recipe of the Week

“Italianized” salmon and shrimp sushi

Editorial Staff11 April 20268 April 2026

by Editorial Staff11 April 20268 April 20260

Simplified sushi recipe, with a rounder and more accessible taste, which we offer paired with Villa Sandi’s Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze La Rivetta Brut. The slight note of oil and lemon brings the organoleptic profile closer to the Italian flavor...

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Wines underwater: La Frassina and the challenge of the Caorle Lagoon

Sissi Baratella10 April 20267 April 2026

by Sissi Baratella10 April 20267 April 20260

At -2 meters above sea level, amid salt water and historic reclamation, La Frassina produces distinctive, flavorful wines. A countercultural viticulture that strikes a balance between environmental difficulties and technical precision. Easy to make wines at altitude. More complex to...

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MareMMa 2026: the best emerging companies in Maremma

Fabio Cartei9 April 20263 April 2026

by Fabio Cartei9 April 20263 April 20260

A trip to Maremma in search of young and emerging companies: an essential selection told by our correspondent Fabio Cartei. As usual., also this year, at the beginning of March, was held in the halls of the Granaio Lorenese di...

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Osteria al Duca in Verona: Venetian cuisine and history in the heart of the city

Iolanda Maggio8 April 20263 April 2026

by Iolanda Maggio8 April 20263 April 20260

Osteria al Duca is Verona’s oldest osteria: family-run, regional cuisine done right, and a curated wine list. What more could you ask for? Iolanda Maggio talks about it. Verona is the Arena, of course, but it is also elegant alleys,...

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Vinitaly 2026: information on mobility, transportation and parking

Editorial Staff8 April 20268 April 2026

by Editorial Staff8 April 20268 April 20260

Below is useful information on traffic, transportation and parking during the 58th edition of Vinitaly (Veronafiere, April 12-15). The mobility plan is being implemented by the City of Verona in synergy with Veronafiere, the City’s Road Infrastructure and Mobility Department,...

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Wine and health: hurray for the Mediterranean tradition

Stefania Vinciguerra7 April 20263 April 2026

by Stefania Vinciguerra7 April 20263 April 20260

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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Happy Easter to all of you

Editorial Staff5 April 20263 April 2026

by Editorial Staff5 April 20263 April 20260

Editor Daniele Cernilli and the editorial staff of DoctorWine wish all readers a happy Easter, a time for pause and reflection that invites you to slow down and rediscover what really matters. At a time when everything is running fast,...

Gourmet Recipe of the Week

Lemon risotto, raw shrimp and thyme

Editorial Staff4 April 20262 April 2026

by Editorial Staff4 April 20262 April 20260

The finishing touch of a dusting of toast powder and a few drops of shellfish reduction make this a truly gourmet dish. We accompany it with Trentodoc 1673 Brut Millesimato 2021 Cesarini Sforza. Ingredients for 4 persons: 320 g Carnaroli...

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Bolgheri at MASE: “Land protection in energy choices”

Editorial Staff3 April 20263 April 2026

by Editorial Staff3 April 20263 April 20260

The Bolgheri and Bolgheri Sassicaia Consortium take action on the offshore wind project in the Ligurian Sea by writing to the Minister of Environment and Energy Security. Concerns about the connection works and possible impacts on landscape, Cypress Avenue and...

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Mazzei, the white side between Maremma and Sicily

Riccardo Viscardi3 April 20262 April 2026

by Riccardo Viscardi3 April 20262 April 20260

Not only great reds: the Mazzei family also explores the white side with precision and identity, between Vermentino in Maremma and Catarratto in Noto. Two cru from indigenous vines, worked with contemporary sensitivity, that tell of different territories but a...

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Brunello: Ascheri new director of the Consortium

Editorial Staff3 April 20263 April 2026

by Editorial Staff3 April 20263 April 20260

Change in the Consortium’s operational leadership. Sienese manager Guglielmo Ascheri, who succeeds Andrea Machetti, brings soft skills and strategic vision. Change at the Brunello Consortium The Consorzio del vino Brunello di Montalcino has a new director: he is Guglielmo Ascheri,...

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Il Falconiere season ’26: sustainability and starred cuisine

Editorial Staff2 April 20261 April 2026

by Editorial Staff2 April 20261 April 20260

Il Falconiere Relais & Spa has reopened with important new features: a vertical vegetable garden serving the star-studded cuisine, a completely renovated suite and an increasingly concrete path toward sustainability. Between wine, hospitality and territory, the Baracchi estate strengthens its...

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Il Vizio, signature rooftop between Rome and Japan

Vignadelmar1 April 202630 March 2026

by Vignadelmar1 April 202630 March 20260

On the terrace of the Sina Bernini Bristol, with breathtaking views of Rome, Il Vizio combines elegance, Italian cuisine and refined Japanese touches by chef Nagano Tetsuo. Between impeccable sushi and creative dishes, the gastronomic offerings are at their best...

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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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DoctorWine seminars at Vinitaly

Stefania Vinciguerra31 March 20268 April 2026

by Stefania Vinciguerra31 March 20268 April 20260

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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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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Is it all the wine’s fault?

Daniele Cernilli30 March 202626 March 2026

by Daniele Cernilli30 March 202626 March 20260

Wine is under attack: accused of everything, including declining consumption, media criticism and poor representation. Yet the sector endures, amid difficulties and fragmentation, continuing to work and support an entire industry. It needs more clarity and perhaps a strong voice...

Gourmet Recipe of the Week

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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That Brunello ’64

Daniele Cernilli27 March 202627 March 2026

by Daniele Cernilli27 March 202627 March 20260

A story of passion, naiveté and redemption: the pursuit of a mythical Brunello that ended up in a braise and was found again 20 years later, to discover what great wine really means. In early 1978 I was new to...

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From star wine to functional wine

Pietro Rocchelli26 March 202626 March 2026

by Pietro Rocchelli26 March 202626 March 20260

Wine, once a daily and central presence in Italians’ shopping carts, is becoming an occasional purchase. The cause is not only economic or health-related, but mainly related to the loss of relevance in contemporary life. Between disorientation, new consumption styles...