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Michelin-starred wineries

Daniele Cernilli
by Daniele Cernilli0
The arrival of Michelin in the wine guide industry introduces a “starred” rating system applied to wineries and not to individual wines. A choice that opens up questions: how will wineries with large productions be evaluated? How will this method...
GourmetRecipe of the Week

Fusilloni gorgonzola, walnuts and caramelized pears

Editorial Staff
by Editorial Staff0
Here is a quick and easy recipe (it’s ready in 20 minutes) that goes very well with Elena Walch’s Alto Adige Gewürztraminer Vigna Kastelaz 2023. Gorgonzola recalls the wine’s intensity and structure, which in turn balances the cheese’s savory/herbal note....
TastingsVertical Tasting

A century of Monfortino di Giacomo Conterno, historical vertical tasting

Vinogodi
by Vinogodi0
We decided to reintroduce today an extraordinary and unique tasting that Vinogodi, aka Marco Manzoli, proposed to us in 2014, who wanted to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Monfortino in his own way. We have updated it with tastings of...
TastingsTerritories and wines

The best 10 Italian white wines under 25 euros

Stefania Vinciguerra
by Stefania Vinciguerra0
Quality is not a matter of price: here are ten white wines that show how in Italy you can drink very well without spending too much. Let’s discover the authentic face of Italian wine, with a selection that tells about...
Exploring wineriesTastings

Champagne Drappier, authenticity as a form of luxury

Chiara Giannotti
by Chiara Giannotti0
Authenticity, craftsmanship and a contemporary vision: the Maison Drappier continues to distinguish itself as one of Champagne’s most identity-driven establishments. Led today by the eighth generation, it maintains a deeply peasant soul, enhancing the Pinot Noir of the Côte des...
Pot-PourriWine world news

Italian cuisine Unesco heritage: historic recognition

Editorial Staff
by Editorial Staff0
Italian cuisine officially enters Unesco‘s Intangible Cultural Heritage: an achievement that rewards biodiversity, territory, agrifood supply chains and culinary traditions. From the world of agriculture to the wine sector, passing through PDO and PGI excellence, all the Made in Italy...
MiscellaneaPot-Pourri

WanderWine, discovering wine through play

Stefania Vinciguerra
by Stefania Vinciguerra0
ni WanderWine – play, explore, learn – is the board game designed by Marco Di Giovanni that brings wine knowledge under the tree. When we talk about alternative ways to spread wine knowledge, I challenge any of you to name...
TastingsVertical Tasting

Masciarelli’s Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Riserva Marina Cvetic, a masterpiece of longevity

Riccardo Viscardi
by Riccardo Viscardi0
An exciting vertical tasting at Castello di Semivicoli confirms the extraordinary aging capacity of the Masciarelli family’s Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Riserva Marina Cvetic. From the history of the wine dedicated to Marina, to the analysis of individual vineyards and the tasting...
TastingsTerritories and wines

The 10 best Italian red wines under 30 euros

Stefania Vinciguerra
by Stefania Vinciguerra1
Italy offers a wealth of extraordinary wines even in the “accessible” range, below the 30 euro threshold. Red wines with character, elegance and harmony, often little known. There is a myth that to drink a good Italian red wine you...
Pot-PourriWine world news

Wine Calabria in Rome: a 2026 in the sign of “Extraordinary Calabria”

Editorial Staff
by Editorial Staff0
Wine Calabria presents in Rome the balance of a successful year and the guidelines of the 2026 promotion, under the sign of “Calabria Straordinaria.” Presences in the main international fairs are confirmed, the link with Vinitaly is strengthened and attention...
Gourmet

Sole di San Martino, the taste that lights up Christmas

Iolanda Maggio
by Iolanda Maggio0
Christmas is approaching, so let’s explore Sole di San Martino’s Christmas gift boxes: Italian artisanal cremini, truffles and chocolates, perfect for an elegant and mouth-watering gift. Iolanda Maggio tells us about them. When Christmas comes, every detail takes on a...
Pot-PourriWine world news

Alessandrojacopo Boncompagni Ludovisi of Fiorano has left us

Editorial Staff
by Editorial Staff0
Prince Alessandrojacopo Boncompagni Ludovisi, a member of one of Italy’s oldest noble families and a leading figure in the promotion of Lazio’s artistic and agricultural heritage, has left us far too soon. He was only 53 years old and had...
TastingsTerritories and wines

Chablis Les Clos: the Grand Cru symbol of elegance and longevity

Vinogodi
by Vinogodi0
Vinogodi continues its journey into drinking Burgundy and guides us to discover Grand Cru Chablis Les Clos: history, unique terroir and tastings of prestigious vintages from Moreau, Droin, Dauvissat, Ravenau and other iconic producers. The name Chablis comes from a...
GourmetRecipe of the Week

Tagliatelle with beef ragout, cocoa beans and bay leaf

Editorial Staff
by Editorial Staff0
Fresh handmade pasta embraces a rich and deep ragout, enhanced by unexpected notes of bitter cocoa and the subtle scent of bay leaves. Executive Chef Antonello Sardi, creative soul of the 1-Michelin-starred Serrae Villa Fiesole Restaurant in the elegant FH55...
TastingsVertical Tasting

Sassicaia: the complete vertical tasting

Daniele Cernilli
by Daniele Cernilli0
From 1968, the first vintage, to the latest currently on the market, 2022. Here are all the vintages ever produced of Tenuta San Guido’s Sassicaia, the progenitor of Bolgheri wines. The wine that marked a turning point in Tuscan and...
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Travel in Maremma with Rocca di Montemassi

Fabio Cartei
by Fabio Cartei0
The Maremma you now … expect. Chronicle of a stay among jealously guarded flavors and culinary traditions, sublime wines and a resort that alone justifies a dream getaway to Tuscany. Fabio Cartei has been there for us. Maremma: historically no...
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Mastroberardino: the Metodo Classico after 147 years of history

Antonella Amodio
by Antonella Amodio0
After 147 years of history, Mastroberardino signs its first Metodo Classico: a long-awaited step, thought out and perfectly consistent with the vision of the historic Irpinia winery. Thus Ripe d’Altura and Ell’èNoir were born, a project that tells the story...
Pot-PourriWine world news

Wine Cities: more role for municipalities in agribusiness policies

Editorial Staff
by Editorial Staff0
The National Association of Wine Cities endorses ANCI’s Pisa Charter to strengthen the role of municipalities in agribusiness policies, sustainability, taste museums and agricultural supply chains. TheNational Association of Wine Cities, which brings together more than 500 Italian wine-producing municipalities,...