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Veronelli’s 100 years

Daniele Cernilli
by Daniele Cernilli0
One hundred years after the birth of Gino Veronelli, a remembrance of an erratic and brilliant master who forever changed the narrative of Italian wine, launching talent, discovering producers and bringing wine into the country’s cultural debate. Man, before the...
GourmetRecipe of the Week

Risotto with sour butter, chicken jus and bay leaf powder

Editorial Staff
by Editorial Staff0
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,...
Tastings

Elisir San Marzano Borsci, the rebirth of a southern icon

Annalucia Galeone
by Annalucia Galeone0
After a long crisis, Elisir Borsci San Marzano is back in the spotlight thanks to the relaunch wanted by the Caffo 1915 Group. Tradition, territorial identity and production innovation are guiding a new phase of growth, including renovation of the...
TastingsTerritories and wines

Piedirosso: three territories, one Campanian soul

Antonella Amodio
by Antonella Amodio0
An iconic grape variety of Campania, Piedirosso-or per’ ‘e palummo-tells the story of the territory with a subtle, identifiable voice. Elegant, low in tannins and naturally fresh, it changes face depending on the soils and climates in which it is...
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Pizza and bubbles at Life Pizzeria Restaurant near Rome

Vignadelmar
by Vignadelmar0
Thin, crunchy Roman pizza, quality ingredients, and an evening all about pairing with bubbles: at the Life Pizzeria Restaurant in Mentana (near Rome) Vignadelmar tested the pizzas on the menu and the new high-hydration dough. On the occasion of an...
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Valentine’s Day 2026: restaurants and experiences for romantic moments

Editorial Staff
by Editorial Staff0
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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Meursault between classifications, terroir and great vignerons

Vinogodi
by Vinogodi0
In Meursault the official classification is simple: there are no Grand Cru and the quality pyramid is divided between Bourgogne, Villages and Premier Cru. But in reality the “truest” hierarchy is constructed by the vignerons, thanks to their ability to...
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The DoctorWine Selection returns for Vinitaly Tasting

Stefania Vinciguerra
by Stefania Vinciguerra0
For more than 10 years, DoctorWine has been running the Vinitaly Tasting – The DoctorWine Selection space to celebrate the excellence of Italian wine. This well-established partnership is also confirmed for Vinitaly 2026, scheduled to take place in Verona April...
GourmetRecipe of the Week

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

Editorial Staff
by Editorial Staff0
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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Cesarini Sforza: how a Riserva is born

Sissi Baratella
by Sissi Baratella0
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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MarrubiuM: the elegance of the Primitivo of Masseria Le Fabriche

Iolanda Maggio
by Iolanda Maggio0
In the heart of Maruggio, overlooking the Ionian Sea, Masseria Le Fabriche signs a new-generation Primitivo di Manduria: MarrubiuM Riserva Del Bono. With the oenological direction of Mattia Vezzola and the vision of owner Rinaldo Del Bono, a precise and...
Tastings

Samaroli: selection, craftsmanship and emotion

Livia Belardelli
by Livia Belardelli0
Samaroli is a cult name in the world of spirits: rare selections, recognizable style and an “emotional” approach to quality. At a Milan lunch Livia Belardelli got to know her vision through Daniele Liberati, Global Brand Manager. In the tasting:...
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Barolo 2022: maturity and resilience in the face of a changing climate

Luciano Pavesio
by Luciano Pavesio0
Barolo 2022 comes to market with a vintage marked by heat and drought, which had led to fears of the worst. The work in the vineyard and the experience gained in the cellar, however, have made it possible to obtain...
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Gault&Millau debuts in Italy: guides from 2027, headquarters in Piedmont

Editorial Staff
by Editorial Staff0
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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Watch out for those four

Daniele Cernilli
by Daniele Cernilli0
It was the year 1993, and this photo testifies to a pioneering way of working, at least seen through today’s eyes: a “de visu” operational meeting for the 1994 Guide to the Wines of Italy. We were meeting in Viareggio,...
GourmetRecipe of the Week

Mascarpone and smoked salmon orecchiette with lemon scent

Katiuscia Rotoloni
by Katiuscia Rotoloni0
This orecchiette recipe is very easy and quick to prepare and the result is tasty. We pair it with Montecucco Vermentino Irisse 2023 ColleMassari, which cleanses the creaminess of the mascarpone, holds the smoky and savory part of the salmon...
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Prunotto’s Barolo Bussia turns 60 years old

Erika Mantovan
by Erika Mantovan0
A vertical of Prunotto by Erika Mantovan traces the changes in style at the winery “In search of the identity of Barolo Bussia.” Evolution is consistent with the times. The tastings that in the wine world are called verticals are...
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Benvenuto Brunello, 2021 preview and 2020 Riserva

Riccardo Viscardi
by Riccardo Viscardi0
At Benvenuto Brunello, the Montalcino preview dedicated to new releases, Brunello 2021 reveals itself to be a complex vintage with a wide qualitative range. Amid novelties and new “contemporary” trends that risk distorting the wine, Riccardo Viscardi reaffirms one point:...
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Bottega Vini opened in Cortina

Flavia Rendina
by Flavia Rendina0
Antica Bottega del Vino, the iconic Veronese wine venue owned by the Historic Amarone Families, opened its Ampezzo location last Dec. 30 ahead of the Winter Olympics. It is Bottega Vini and, no, it will not be a pop-up. Flavia...
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Tenuta Casenuove, 10 years to prepare the new course

Sissi Baratella
by Sissi Baratella0
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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Leek and lemon zest risotto

Editorial Staff
by Editorial Staff0
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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Historical vertical tasting of Riserva Ducale Oro Ruffino

Iolanda Maggio
by Iolanda Maggio0
Ruffino: a Chianti Classico released with the 1927 vintage that made the history of the appellation. It became Gran Selezione with the disciplinary change, retained the diction Riserva in its name (an exemption for historicity) and accounts for 40 percent...
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Fewer bottles, more identity: wine according to the Golden Vines Report 2025

Stefania Vinciguerra
by Stefania Vinciguerra0
The Golden Vines ® Report 2025 captures a wine market that drinks less but chooses better: quality, identity and sustainability become central, while speculation recedes. In this scenario, Italy is confirmed as a silent protagonist, with Piedmont in the foreground....