Territories and wines
Territories and wines: when we talk about types of wine, we have to talk about the territories in which these wines are produced. It is the geography of wine, which leads us to a better understanding of wine making.
In the Lands of Grechetto
Last July, the interesting food and wine festival “In the Lands of Grechetto” 22nd edition was held in Civitella d’Agliano: July 25, 26 and 27, 2025. The beautiful country where the si sounds is also the Country of Autochthonous Grapes,...
Forastera: the “foreign” grape of Ischia
On Ischia, the green island of the Mediterranean, the grape varieties grown are the indigenous ones. Among the whites, Biancolella and Forastera reign supreme, the latter blatantly “foreign,” but adopted by the island for centuries, as Antonella Amodio recounts. Ischia...
Catarratto and Grillo, Sicilian treasures (2)
Riccardo Viscardi ‘s point continues on the two best-known Sicilian grape varieties: yesterday we looked at Catarratto, today it is the turn of Grillo. We could say father (or mother) and son, since Grillo is a grape variety created “by...
Catarratto and Grillo, Sicilian treasures (1)
Focus, between today and tomorrow, on two great Sicilian white grape varieties: Catarratto and Grillo. Two much-loved and widespread grape varieties that, thanks to new knowledge, are growing rapidly in quality. Riccardo Viscardi‘s reflections. Sicilia en Primeur is a beautiful...
Abbey Wines
Last June, at the beautiful Fossanova Abbey in the province of Latina, Luciano Lombardi “Vignadelmar” participated for us in the annual edition of Vini d’Abbazia. Wines of Abbey is a beautiful event, which has the idea of networking producers and...
Terroir Dogliani, a focus on the appellation.
There is no discussion of the quality of the wines and types established over time, but rather of the ability of the production fabric to tell the story. Under scrutiny are marketing aspects, necessary to make the key points of...
Garda Doc, a phenomenon under observation
Garda Doc: production grows, perception by press and operators is positive. Everything seems to be going well-in fact, everyone is wondering why! The annual press conference was held in Lazise (VR), as usual. Garda Wine Stories organized by the Garda...
Barbera d’Asti Il Risveglio del Ceppo
The Awakening of the Stump (Il Risveglio del Ceppo in Italian) is a very interesting project of the Barbera dei Sei Castelli Social Winery, and the Barbera d’Asti that bears its name is the outcome of 11 years of research,...
Mamoiada Vives
The preview tasting of wines from Mamoiada, in the heart of Sardinia, confirmed the steady quality growth of the area’s wines, showing two different production philosophies. From May 11 to 13, on the premises of the Giuseppe Sedilesu Winery in...
10 Orange Wine from Campania
Campania’s Orange Wine: ancient tradition becoming innovation. Our Campanian par excellence Antonella Amodio tells us about it. Orange wine is the English locution, which has now entered our lexicon as well, referring to macerated white wines made by the technique...
Ningxia, the new frontier of Chinese wine
Between the Helan Mountains and the Yellow River, Ningxia, an arid region has been transformed into a dynamic wine hub, amid climatic challenges, international ambitions and wine tourism. Francesca Granelli tells us about it. Over the past three decades, Ningxia...
Vesuvius in effervescence
Precisely on the Neapolitan volcano, the sparkling wine phenomenon has exploded for several years now, touching diverse areas and grape varieties, both white and red. The grape varieties used for Vesuvius sparkling wines are the native ones, typical of Lacryma...
Terre di Serrapetrona: the “patience” of Vernaccia Nera
A vertical tasting of Tenuta Stefano Graidi Terre di Serrapetrona Robbione, declined in nine vintages, confirms the longevity of this varietal. Francesca Granelli‘s word. On the occasion of the 20 years of the Serrapetrona Doc appellation., we had the opportunity...
Falerno Renaissance
A large group of young people is leading the new course for Falerno del Massico appellation wines, both white and red. We are in the province of Caserta and here, according to the ancient Romans, the most sought-after wine in...
Cortona and Syrah: is it true love?
Despite the path mapped out decades ago for a precise and unique territorial identity, thanks to Syrah, the territory fails to take off. Riccardo Viscardi ‘s opinion is that it lacks dynamism and, perhaps, conviction. For the past few years,...
Madre Tuscia 2025 and Agriristorante Il Casaletto
Beautiful evening to learn about the food and wine productions of Tuscia, a territory divided between Upper Lazio and Southern Tuscany. Vignadelmar went to Madre Tuscia 2025 and fell in love withAgriristorante Il Casaletto. In March, on an unusual rain-laden...
25 years of the Consorzio Tutela Vini Montecucco
An important anniversary for the Montecucco Consortium, renewing its ongoing commitment to excellence, sustainability and looking to the future. Francesca Granelli tells us about it. The Consortium for the Protection of Montecucco Wines celebrates an important milestone in 2025. 25...
Vézelay, who was he?
Vézelay is a corner of white Burgundy unknown to most. Paolo Valdastri tells us about it, thanks to an unusual but very useful experience in approaching a distant wine region. Perhaps Don Abbondio had better ideas about who Carneade was...
Chianti Classico 2022 and 2023, the best labels
A highlight of the Tuscan previews was the tasting of Chianti Classico wines. Riccardo Viscardi comments on the vintages presented in the previews and suggests the best drinks. For the past few years, during the Tuscan previews, I have been...
To learn about Maremma wines there is “mareMMMa, the nature of wine”
Great success for the 6th edition of the Maremma review, dedicated to the three denominations that invest in the Grosseto area. Fabio Cartei tells us his impressions and points out his best tastings. Once again this year we didn’t miss...
Dessert wines: sweet tour in Campania
All of Italy offers a great variety of sweet wines, dessert wines wines or meditation wines: producing them is difficult and expensive and they are less and less common. Antonella Amodio offers us a selection of those from Campania. Campania’s...
From Bolgheri to Suvereto: from Sassicaia to Tua Rita
Quick trip by Riccardo Viscardi and Stefania Vinciguerra to say hello to some friends and preview some icons: Sassicaia 2022(Tenuta San Guido), Redigaffi, Per Sempre and Giusto di Notri 2022(Tua Rita). Passing through Poggio al Tesoro and finding a splendid...
Pievi di Montepulciano: the Super Nobile
The Pievi del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano project had its christening (a beautiful presentation) during the preview dedicated to the typology. After a few years of gestation, the first wines of the 2021 vintage finally saw the light of day....
Torcolato di Breganze, what a Doc!
That of Torcolato di Breganze is a denomination that has distinguished the territory for thirty years. On the occasion of the Premiere of Torcolato Sissi Baratella made a vertical tasting of it that highlighted its longevity qualities. La Doc Breganze...
Bolgheri Superiore 2022 preview, the top 10
Bolgheri Superiore 2022 will be released only in a few months, but we had the opportunity to do a very early tasting and anticipate our first impressions. Early September; high temperatures, clear skies and the linear beauty of the Cypress...
Galluccio: the wines of Caserta’s volcano.
In the northern part of the province of Caserta, the Galluccio Doc appellation features wines based on Falanghina and Aglianico. A very small production of close to 200,000 bottles. With a population of 2,000, Galluccio covers an area of thirty-two...
The point about Apulian wines
Puglia wine is poised to write new chapters in the history of wine, with its ability to evolve without losing its identity. Apulian wines are undergoing a transformation, focusing on quality production and enhancement of native varieties. Apulia, a land...
The best scented bubbles of Asti Docg
Moscato bianco, either in the “mushroom cap” sparkling version known as Asti or the “flush cap” sparkling version known as Moscato d’Asti is an extraordinary wine, an all-Italian treasure worth rediscovering. The best fragrant bubbles of Asti here they are....
Benvenuto Brunello, the preview of Montalcino
Thoughts on Benvenuto Brunello 2024, the vintages presented and our best tastings of both the 2020 Brunello di Montalcino and 2019 Reserves at the Montalcino preview. The now traditional Benvenuto Brunello, a Montalcino preview of the Brunello di Montalcino vintages...
Catalonia’s Vins de Finca Qualificada arrive.
As of this year, Vins de Finca Qualificada (VFQ), an award given by the Catalan Institute of Vine and Wine, is born in Spain, specifically in Catalonia, focusing on recognizable, high-quality wines according to a strict production protocol. When we...