Elisir San Marzano Borsci, the rebirth of a southern icon

Annalucia Galeone6 February 20263 February 2026

by Annalucia Galeone6 February 20263 February 20260

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...

Wine world news

Laudemio: 2025 record vintage for Tuscany’s iconic extra virgin olive oil

Editorial Staff6 February 20266 February 2026

by Editorial Staff6 February 20266 February 20260

Production at an all-time high, double-digit growth and a fine quality profile: Laudemio closes out 2025 as the best vintage ever in its 37-year history. Numbers never reached before The year 2025 officially enters the annals of the Laudemio, the...

Tastings Territories and wines

Piedirosso: three territories, one Campanian soul

Antonella Amodio5 February 20263 February 2026

by Antonella Amodio5 February 20263 February 20260

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...

Gourmet Where to eat

Pizza and bubbles at Life Pizzeria Restaurant near Rome

Vignadelmar4 February 20264 February 2026

by Vignadelmar4 February 20264 February 20260

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...

Miscellanea Pot-Pourri

Valentine’s Day 2026: restaurants and experiences for romantic moments

Editorial Staff4 February 202612 February 2026

by Editorial Staff4 February 202612 February 20260

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...

Tastings Territories and wines

Meursault between classifications, terroir and great vignerons

Vinogodi3 February 202629 January 2026

by Vinogodi3 February 202629 January 20260

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 Vinciguerra2 February 20268 April 2026

by Stefania Vinciguerra2 February 20268 April 20260

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...

Gourmet Recipe of the Week

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

Editorial Staff31 January 202629 January 2026

by Editorial Staff31 January 202629 January 20260

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 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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Farewell to Daniela Coser, silent heart of Ronco dei Tassi

Editorial Staff29 January 202630 January 2026

by Editorial Staff29 January 202630 January 20260

Founder of Ronco dei Tassi together with her husband Fabio, Daniela Coser has been a central and discreet figure in Friulian winemaking. Entrepreneurial vision, sense of family and deep love for the land guided a project that became a reference...

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MarrubiuM: the elegance of the Primitivo of Masseria Le Fabriche

Iolanda Maggio29 January 20264 February 2026

by Iolanda Maggio29 January 20264 February 20260

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 Belardelli28 January 202628 January 2026

by Livia Belardelli28 January 202628 January 20260

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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EU-India deal: wine opens, food follows

Editorial Staff28 January 202628 January 2026

by Editorial Staff28 January 202628 January 20260

It is not the agreement that will explode Italian exports to India tomorrow, but it is the one that finally changes the rules of the game. With the gradual reduction of hitherto prohibitive duties, wine becomes the forerunner of a...

Tastings Territories and wines

Barolo 2022: maturity and resilience in the face of a changing climate

Luciano Pavesio27 January 202629 January 2026

by Luciano Pavesio27 January 202629 January 20260

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 Staff27 January 202627 January 2026

by Editorial Staff27 January 202627 January 20260

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...

Gourmet Where to eat

New openings January 2026 – update

Editorial Staff27 January 202629 January 2026

by Editorial Staff27 January 202629 January 20260

In this column we report the month's new openings of restaurants and wine bars throughout Italy. These are not reviews, but previews of newly opened or opening establishments. An observatory on the ferment of the sector, including gastronomic novelties and...

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Watch out for those four

Daniele Cernilli26 January 202622 January 2026

by Daniele Cernilli26 January 202622 January 20260

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,...

Gourmet Recipe of the Week

Mascarpone and smoked salmon orecchiette with lemon scent

Katiuscia Rotoloni24 January 202622 January 2026

by Katiuscia Rotoloni24 January 202622 January 20260

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 Mantovan23 January 202622 January 2026

by Erika Mantovan23 January 202622 January 20260

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 Viscardi22 January 202622 January 2026

by Riccardo Viscardi22 January 202622 January 20260

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 Rendina21 January 202622 January 2026

by Flavia Rendina21 January 202622 January 20260

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 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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Uncle Aldo

Daniele Cernilli19 January 202613 January 2026

by Daniele Cernilli19 January 202613 January 20260

There are truly many, too many, friends in the wine world who have left us in 2025. I would like to remember them all, but I will dwell on Aldo Brachetti Peretti, owner of Il Pollenza. A man of great...

Gourmet Recipe of the Week

Leek and lemon zest risotto

Editorial Staff17 January 202615 January 2026

by Editorial Staff17 January 202615 January 20260

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 Maggio16 January 202627 January 2026

by Iolanda Maggio16 January 202627 January 20260

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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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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Fewer bottles, more identity: wine according to the Golden Vines Report 2025

Stefania Vinciguerra14 January 202615 January 2026

by Stefania Vinciguerra14 January 202615 January 20260

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....

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Fivi Market: free tastings

Emanuele Baj Rossi13 January 202615 January 2026

by Emanuele Baj Rossi13 January 202615 January 20260

Last November, the 14th edition of the “Independent Winemakers’ Wine Market,” organized by FIVI, was held in Bologna. An excellent opportunity to taste wines that are not always easy to find. Emanuele Baj Rossi went there for us. What characterizes...

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DoctorWine’s last tastings at Santi Apostoli

Daniele Cernilli12 January 20268 January 2026

by Daniele Cernilli12 January 20268 January 20260

A move involves a lot of things: each object brings with it memories and rekindles particular situations, which will then have to be recontextualized. So many things accumulate over so many years and, in our case, so many bottles, some...

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Baffonero, the Merlot according to Rocca di Frassinello

Stefania Vinciguerra12 January 202615 January 2026

by Stefania Vinciguerra12 January 202615 January 20260

Now in its 15th vintage, Baffonero, Rocca di Frassinello’s Maremma Merlot, shows an energy and power that well reflects a certain style of international Merlots. Rocca di Frassinello is an interesting reality of contemporary Tuscan winemaking. Located in Gavorrano, in...