Territories and wines
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,...
Chianti Classico 2022 at Chianti Classico Collection
The latest vintage of Chianti Classico previewed at the Chianti Classico Collection was not an easy vintage, but it was interpreted very well by several producers, giving us well-balanced and very enjoyable wines. Usual presentation at the Stazione Leopolda in...
The strength of the Belìce
The Belìce Valley became famous, unfortunately, for the earthquake that shook it in 1968. Reconstruction has gone through the determination of local residents to arrive at today, with the generational change bringing in new forces. An incredible land, colors as...
Roccamonfina: wines from Campania’s other volcano
A volcano older than Vesuvius, inhabited by biodiversity and suitable for agriculture, where viticulture is at home and offers results to watch out for. The volcano of Roccamonfina is located in the province of Caserta, 40 km from Mount Vesuvius...
Pompeii: the city buried in time and resurrected in wine
Three producers from Campania paid tribute to Pompeii with important and different projects-Mastroberardino, Di Meo and Bosco de' Medici. Projects that revive the city buried by the eruption of Vesuvius. Pompeii, famous for its well-preserved ruins, has left an indelible...
Etna sparkling wines
Notable improvements for Etna sparkling wines. Sparkling wine production is becoming increasingly popular on the volcano with interesting results. Classic method sparkling wines from the increasingly long aging periods. Volcanic in name and in fact, are the effervescent soul of...
Sea view vineyards: a treasure to be discovered
The coasts of Campania, as well as its islands, are dotted with vineyards, even steep ones, that look out to the sea and represent an invaluable wine heritage. Campania, located along the Tyrrhenian coast, boasts vineyards that stretch along the...
Eight native grape varieties from Calabria
Calabria is a land rich in native grape varieties. We offer eight wines, including whites and reds, each from a different grape. Pecorello, Greco Bianco, Zibibbo di Pizzo, Mantonico, Greco Nero, Magliocco Dolce, Magliocco Canino and Gaglioppo are part of...
Florio, the quintessential Marsala
Just visit the Florio cellars to touch on the history of this extraordinary wine. Marsala is one of Italy's great wines, too often mistreated because of the havoc wreaked on it in years past. Fortunately, Florio continues to keep the...
The case history of Pinot Grigio delle Venezie
A worldwide phenomenon, Italian Pinot Grigio, from the Venetian regions in particular, has marked and is continuing to mark the furrow of a style that is recognizable and appreciated in various parts of the world. “Between new trends and market...
Roagna and the Pajé amphitheater
The winery is located in Paglieri, Barbaresco. In total, the family owns 20 hectares of land, including 15 hectares under vine, in the most vocated areas of Barbaresco and Barolo. The flagship is the Pajé vineyards. The story is about...
Brunello di Montalcino 2019 is presented
A beautiful vintage, with very well articulated wines with no muscular excesses, no aggressive tannins and fresh aromas. Watch out, however, for wines that are too light: you can feel the alcohol, the tannins are aggressive and the texture disappears....
Rotalian Encounters return
In its third edition, Incontri Rotaliani continues under the banner of encounter: Trentino's mountain wines, I Teroldego Rotaliani, meet Sicily's 'A Muntagna wines, Etna Doc. Yes, I’m talking about the now fearless and acclaimed red wines of Etna that fear...
Fabri, Rivera’s new rosé, is born
Fabri is the new rosé wine made entirely from Apulian Nero di Troia grapes that the De Corato family dedicates to Fabrizio, who died prematurely last year. Since 1950, the De Corato family, owners of Cantina Rivera, has firmly linked...