Pot-Pourri
Pot-pourri, like the scented composition made with dried flower petals and essential oils, encompasses many articles of different topics, a kind of corollary to the central topics of the site.
Alessio Di Majo passed away
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...
MareMMa 2026: the best emerging companies in Maremma
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...
Vinitaly 2026: information on mobility, transportation and parking
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,...
Bolgheri at MASE: “Land protection in energy choices”
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...
Brunello: Ascheri new director of the Consortium
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,...
Angelini Wines & Estates acquires majority stake in Arnaldo Caprai
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...
DoctorWine seminars at Vinitaly
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...
Gianni Fabrizio leaves Gambero Rosso
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”...
From star wine to functional wine
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...
Giuseppe Montanaro, founder of Amastuola has passed away
Giuseppe Montanaro, an Apulian entrepreneur and the soul of the Kikau Group, as well as the creator of Amastuola, one of the most original entities in the southern wine scene, passed away today. He was 85 years old. The story...
Michel Rolland, a key figure in contemporary enology, has died
Michel Rolland, a central figure in international wine in recent decades, died today in Bordeaux at the age of 78. Considered the first “flying winemaker,” he built a very long career as a consultant, with assignments at more than 150...
Toscana IGT: sparkling wines arrive and “Toscano” disappears
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...
APCI: continuity at the top, open challenges for the restaurant industry
Acpi officers renewed with Carcangiu president. At Rome Symposium The Stars of Catering over 120 chefs discuss identity, sustainability, training and the future of fine dining, between tradition to be reinterpreted and new balances between kitchen, dining room and customer....
Art in San Leonardo: Chiara Camoni signs the San Leonardo 2021
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...
Food Families Celebrated at Tipicità Festival
In Fermo, during the Tipicità Festival the national award was given to the dynasties of Italian taste. Under the patronage of Masaf, the first awards were given to six “Families of Food” who, for generations, have been guarding and spreading...
Wine, sports and hospitality excellence at Parma’s Tardini Stadium
Enrico Serafino 1878, a historic Piedmontese company part of Krause Group Italy since 2015, opens its lounge inside Parma’s Ennio Tardini stadium. The company Parma Calcio 1913 is also part of the Krause Group, starting in 2020. Closing the circle,...
Terre d’Oltrepò, councillor Beduschi: deliveries below expectations
Cantina Terre d’Oltrepò winery: expressions of interest in contributing grapes from the next harvest to the industrial project presented by Collis Veneto Wine Group are currently lower than expected. Any further accessions will be awaited in the coming days, after...
Collio and Colli Orientali: historic agreement for promotion
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...
Lorenzo Landi and the authentic expression of Italian terroir
A picture-postcard setting welcomed Lorenzo Landi, an agronomist and oenologist of great experience and profound knowledge, to Brussels yesterday. In fact, DoctorWine organized two masterclasses and a tasting dedicated to a group of 15 producers united by his advice. A...
Consorzio di tutela Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Docg supports Historic Landscapes Award
The Association of Rural Landscapes of Historical Interest(PRIS) establishes the first recognition for those who actively promote traditional agricultural and silvo-pastoral practices, and the Prosecco Protection Consortium supports it. An award for those who actively protect quality agricultural landscapes, an...
Uni Pisa: ultraviolet light enhances wine color and aromas
Research from theUniversity of Pisa, conducted in the vineyards of Tenuta dell’Ornellaia in Bolgheri and published in the scientific journal Plants, shows that targeted use of UV-C rays in the vineyard can improve grape quality. And it does not reduce...
Acqualagna: 60th Truffle Fair, between taste and wine
Sixty years and counting: in Acqualagna, during the first four weekends of November, the International Truffle Fair invades the village and attracts thousands of enthusiasts. Cooking shows, market, multimedia museum, truffle-wine pairing workshops and visits to the nearby Furlo Gorge....
Paris is worth a fair
The Fair first, of course, a just-concluded Wine Paris 2026 that filled the halls with different languages, handshakes, measured toasts and professional smiles. Which celebrates great records for number of visits, organization, new ideas and hopes for the future. But...
Evo oil symbol of made in Italy and protagonist in Verona
Evo (extra virgin) olive oil is confirmed as a symbol of Italian cuisine and a driver of exports, despite market tensions. At SOL Expo 2026, March 1-3 at Veronafiere, focus on consumption, internationalization and new challenges for the sector. From...
Cristina Mercuri is the first Italian woman Master of Wine
L’Institute of Masters of Wine announced its new 2026 members in London: among them, Italy’s Cristina Mercuri. She is the first Italian woman to win the title and the fourth overall after Gabriele Gorelli, Andrea Lonardi and Pietro Russo. The...
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: celebrations for the 400th anniversary of Francesco Redi’s birth
The first part of the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Preview closes with satisfaction from the organizers. To Mauro Rosati (director of the Qualivita Foundation) the GrifoNobile 2026 Award. Now the focus is all on February 22 and 23, with the...
Vigneto Italia, interview with Piero Mastroberardino
Italian wine returns to the center of the institutional narrative with a campaign that reaffirms its cultural, identity and social value, going beyond the product dimension. From February 15, Vigneto Italia, the promotion project presented at the Ministry of Agriculture...
Valentine’s Day, the experience (at the restaurant) wins more than the price
Dinner remains at the heart of the lovers’ holiday: food quality and atmosphere matter more than the final bill. Reservations are growing and Italian cuisine is back in the spotlight, increasingly at the center of a Valentine’s Day to remember...
Valentine’s Day 2026: restaurants and experiences for romantic moments
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...
Farewell to Daniela Coser, silent heart of Ronco dei Tassi
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...