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.
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...
Pallagrello Nero: a piece of Casertano history
The Territory of Caserta has been home to the Pallagrello vine since the 1600s. In vogue under the reign of the Bourbons, it almost disappeared in the 20th century, only to be recovered recently, thanks to a few stubborn producers....
Sparkling wine production and mountain wine district
Is the SPUM.E project the first step toward an Apennine vineyard in Umbria? Sparkling wine production and mountain wine district: Caprai and Semonte wineries present the results of the SPUM.E project created in collaboration with the University of Milan. L’Umbria...
Cheese and Champagne, voluptuousness and elegance
Voluptuous tasting to explore the successful marriage of Champagne and Italian cheeses, both children of fermentation and time. I would start like this, from a famous phrase by Madame Bollinger: “I drink Champagne when I am happy and when I...
English Sparkling Wine: amazing! (3)
We come today to the production company visits and tastings made on site with our selections. After the two lengthy introductions (those who missed them can click here for the first installment and here for the second), we finally come...
English Sparkling Wine: amazing! (2)
After looking yesterday at the brief history, territory and climate as well as the grape varieties used for English Sparkling Wines, let’s take a look at the different styles and management of wine tourism. We continue from there where we...
English Sparkling Wine: amazing! (1)
Journey to southern England, specifically Hampshire, to discover English sparkling wines, the famous English Sparkling Wines. I have been visiting Hampshire, discovering theEnglish Sparkling Wine And the result was-amazing! This is truly the land of sparkling wines. It is the...
The appeal of amphora wines
Journey to Campania among different wines made in amphora, an ancient container rediscovered in recent years that has captivated producers from north to south of the region. In the world wine scene, the amphora wines have been gaining renewed interest...
The Primitivo of Gioia del Colle
The Palio delle botti was an opportunity to have a nice tasting of Primitivo di Gioia del Colle, with the guidance of director Daniele Cernilli and sommelier Enzo Scivetti. Every year, on the first Saturday and Sunday of August, falconry...
If it’s not Gragnano, desist!
The wine of Penisola Sorrentina Gragnano is a sparkling red with a fresh, lively flavor and is historically considered the quintessential wine of Naples. We recommend five to try to immerse yourself in the Neapolitan culture. “Felì, make sure it...
The Catarratto project. Will it be Lucido?
After the success of Grillo, it is time to think about the revival of another great native Sicilian white grape: the Catarratto Lucido. The Consorzio di Tutela Vini Doc Sicilia, chaired by Antonio Rallo, has moved forward with a project...
Teroldego: good news
From a visit to the Piana Rotaliana, it is clear that things are moving, and the studies of the Edmund Mach Foundation are helping to chart the way toward a greater understanding of grape variety and territory. I confess: I...
5 Greco di Tufo off the ordinary tracks
In the Tufo area of Irpinia, we point out 5 valuable small artisanal realities: 5 Greco di Tufo wines off the ordinary tracks. The Greco di Tufo is a white wine produced mainly in the area of Tufo, in the...
Geo-sensory tasting: France and Irpinia
In the geo-sensory tasting, participants have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a journey to appreciate the diversity and richness of wines from different wine worlds united by authenticity. We tried Clos Rougeard, Domaine Vacheron and Joaquin. At the Filangieri...
Rosso di Montalcino, 40 years of “stash”
The Red Montalcino event, dedicated to the 40th anniversary of Rosso di Montalcino, showed how this wine is not Brunello’s little brother, but represents a world of its own within the same territory. ]Rosso di Montalcino turns 40 years old....
Happy Days of the Roero
Today in Milan Roero Days, a day full of events to raise awareness of the Roero territory and its wines. Roero Days, the annual traveling event promoting the area and its wine heritage, will take place today a Milan at...
Metropolitan vineyards in Campania
Few people know that Naples is the second largest urban vineyard area in Europe. Of course, the Metropolitan City of Naples is large, extending beyond the municipal area, but metropolitan vineyards creep through the concrete and asphalt of the city,...