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.
Sicilia en Primeur 2025 closes the curtain
Sicilia en Primeur: the 21st edition of the event conceived by Assovini Sicilia ended in Modica. 100 journalists from around the world participated in press tours and the conference that focused on the current debate and the importance of wine...
Wine (Frescobaldi, UIV): Nonsensical to include wine in EU counter-duties list
Frescobaldi (UIV), following the European Commission’s publication of the new list of U.S. products subject to possible counter-tariffs, said it is foolish to include wine as well. “We reiterate our absolute opposition and concern regarding the inclusion of wine-and American...
Wine promotions in the large-scale retail trade
In large-scale retail, is discounting still the king of sales? Are promotions an indispensable lever or a strategy to be rethought? Pietro Rocchelli tells us about it. For years, promotion has been the queen of wine sales in GDO. Double-digit...
IGM renews its commitment alongside the Progetto Itaca
IGM renews its commitment alongside the Progetto Itaca with the seventh edition of the “Il Bel Viaggio” charity dinner. The funds raised from the charity auction, thanks to the lots raffled off by Istituto Grandi Marchi companies, will guarantee the...
Mixology: Liquid Art?
We asked Roman bartender Simone Mina to write an article that somehow related to such a growing phenomenon as mixology, the world of mixing. The result surprised us very pleasantly. Welcoming the invitation of dear DoctorWine Daniele Cernilli a write...
Beer and craft devils
That is, the grab for craft beers: even winelovers fall for it, but it’s nonsense. Stefano Milioni is really sure of this. A devil in the guise of a tempting angel prowls around the purest admirers of good wine and...
GDO: assortment strategies and category management
How large-scale retail chains build their wine offerings: balance between big brands and more refined choices, localism and customization. Pietro Rocchelli tells us about it. There is a misconception still circulating in the industry: that supermarkets select wines based on...
Frescobaldi and Tenuta delle Terre Nere, Etna
Tuscan winery Marchesi Frescobaldi lands on Etna, in one of the most vocated lands for wine, and becomes a minority partner of Tenuta delle Terre Nere. A shared passion for wine and true relationships has always reigned supreme in the...
Prosecco Low-Alcohol, evidence of transmission
Presented at Vinitaly the first results of the Prosecco Low-Alcohol project launched in 2024 by the Consorzio di Tutela della Doc Prosecco in collaboration with the University of Padua. The aim of the project is to investigate the characteristic elements...
Wine in Italian retail: numbers, trends and prospects
Large-scale retail is changing its skin. From a place where anonymous, low-priced bottles were sold to a large area dedicated to even and increasingly quality wine. There was a time when buying wine at the supermarket was considered an afterthought:...
Federvini on US duties: a very serious blow to free trade
U.S. Duties: Federvini expresses deep regret and strong concern following the decision taken by the U.S. Administration to apply duties on products imported from the European Union. A choice that represents a serious step backward in the principles of international...
Vinitaly Tasting The DoctorWine Selection 2025
Vinitaly 2025: Registration has started for the 15th edition of Vinitaly Tasting – The DoctorWine Selection, scheduled to take place at the Verona Fairgrounds April 6-9. Also confirmed for Vinitaly 2025 is the appointment with “Vinitaly Tasting – The DoctorWine...
Tenuta San Guido and CNR sign an agreement
Tenuta San Guido and CNR kick off research project to protect and safeguard the tree heritage of one of Tuscany’s most iconic places in the world. Tenuta San Guido and theInstitute for Sustainable Plant Protection of the National Research Council....
About-face: young people stem the decline in wine consumption
Uiv-Vinitaly Observatory. Unexpected and unhoped-for assist from GenZ (born in 2000) and Millennials (28-44 years old). Younger people spend more than Boomers (+60 years old) and GenX (45-60 years old). In Italy and the U.S., the Under 44s stem the...
StopperVini 100 Years of Specialization
Stoppervini Sagl celebrates its 100th anniversary. A century dedicated with passion and seriousness to enhancing the excellence of Italian wines in German-speaking markets. StopperVini was founded in 1925. From the beginning, the company chose to specialize exclusively in Italian wines,...
Stefano Milioni at the Culinary Institute of America
Stefano Milioni, 40 years after contributing, along with Tony May, president of the Italian Restaurateurs Group USA, to the creation of the campus dedicated to Italian cuisine and the opening of the Caterina de’ Medici Restaurant, returns to the prestigious...
San Leonardo 2020, artist label
Presented in Rome’s historic Palazzo Taverna is the new edition of the 2020 San Leonardo artist label, the iconic Trentino Bordeaux blend. The new vintage debuts on international markets in March. Of the entire production of this precious wine from...
US duties: risk for 98% of Italian wines
The Uiv-Unione Italiana Vini, through the mouth of president Lamberto Frescobaldi: 80% of Italian wine risks a real leap in the dark. Only 2% are in the luxury bracket. Quality/price the added value of tricolor wine. The damage for Italian...
Ado Abruzzo: Consortium study on the region’s viticultural vocation
Ado Abruzzo, the Consorzio Tutela Vini d’Abruzzo’s Four D.O. Areals study on the region’s viticultural suitability. Ado Abruzzo, more than 155 thousand plots, totaling 33,964 hectares under vine, with 118 varieties. Of these, the Montepulciano grape variety presents more than...
Sangiovese Grosso: ministerial approval for clones VdC2 and VdM1
With the Decree of February 7, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry officially approved the VdC2 and VdM1 clones, selected and developed within the Bibbiano Estate under the initial push of Giulio Gambelli. A decades-long journey to...
Vite Colte aims high with Alta Langa
Vite Colte Winery president Piero Quadrumolo talks about the project dedicated to Metodo Classico Alta Langa, featuring Cinquecento Brut and Seicento Pas Dosé sparkling wines. “If the climate changes, so do we.” This is how Piero Quadrumolo, president of Barolo-based...
Oltrepò Pavese, new bylaws and renewed specifications
Oltrepò Pavese, voted with a plebiscite two important innovations that mark a turning point from the past. A revolutionary new statute, more balanced, transparent and supply chain oriented, and the revamped DOCG regulations. It is a day that will remain...
Dear Minister Salvini … signed the Umbrian wine
In reference to the recent debate on the changes introduced by the new Highway Code, the Consorzi di Tutela dei vini dell’Umbria sent a letter to Minister Salvini, to draw attention to the “media terrorism” that is penalizing “one of...
Valentine’s Day 2025: romantic dinners at restaurants increase
Valentine’s Day is confirmed as one of the most beloved occasions for Italians to celebrate love, and the restaurant remains the preferred place to experience this special day. Dining out as a couple is the most popular way to celebrate...
Wines for every Pocket 2025: press review
Following is the press review on the publication of Wines for every Pocket 2025 and the official presentation in Milan on Feb. 24. We have now reached the fifth edition of the booklet Wines for every Pocket, which we publish...
The new vintage of Umbria PDO evo oil
The new vintage of the denomination’s extra virgin olive oils was presented in Spoleto with the fourth edition of the Umbria PDO Preview. Positive balance despite weather challenges. The new 2024 oil year of extra virgin olive oil PDO Umbria....
Giampaolo Gravina passed away suddenly
Giampaolo Gravina passed away last night. Such a sudden and untimely loss of a friend and colleague has greatly affected all of us at DoctorWine. Giampaolo Gravina passed away last night. A graduate in Philosophy with Emilio Garroni, he was...
Farewell to Walter Mastroberardino
Walter Mastroberardino passed away at the age of ninety-two in his Montefusco home, surrounded by the affection of his children Paolo and Daniela, grandchildren and all family members. Walter Mastroberardino, founder of the Terredora Di Paolo winery, was born in...
Sebago and Antica Bottega del Vino, one icon for another
The world of fashion, with the Sebago brand, has met the world of wine. A common style: right compromise between accessibility and exclusivity, balance between elegance and functionality. Sissi Baratella talks about it. If Amarone della Valpolicella was a shoe?...
France flattens, while Tuscany plants
In Tuscany from February 15, you can apply for permission to plant new vineyards. The region has defined the criteria, the share of maximum area that can be applied for and the share of minimum guaranteed area for the issuance...