Great Franciacorta? Producers reject the proposal

Stefania Vinciguerra13 March 202613 March 2026

by Stefania Vinciguerra13 March 202613 March 20260

Professor Fino’s proposal, which editor Cernilli also mentioned in the last editorial, does not please the Lombard producers of either appellation called into question. Saying no means defending the identity of their appellation, be it Franciacorta or Oltrepò. The idea...

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Franciacorta and Oltrepò

Daniele Cernilli9 March 20265 March 2026

by Daniele Cernilli9 March 20265 March 20261

Professor Michele Antonio Fino’s proposal for a “Grande Franciacorta” appellation to include the metodo classico produced in Lombardy is causing discussion. Awaiting Stefania Vinciguerra’s in-depth study, some considerations. I confess that I understood little about it and I am waiting...

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Classese: the Oltrepò Pavese recomposes on the classic method and relaunches the territory

Editorial Staff5 December 20259 December 2025

by Editorial Staff5 December 20259 December 20250

Oltrepò Pavese regains compactness and looks to the future with Classese . The historic name of its classic method is back on the label thanks to the approval of new regulations. A key step in a path of renewal involving...

Scollinando in vendemmia

Redazione DoctorWine7 September 2025

Scollinando in vendemmia, a day in the vineyards of Historic Buttafuoco among colors, flavors, scents and glasses of wine. September brings with it the most eagerly awaited time of the year for wine lovers: the grape harvest, and this year...

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Oltrepò Pavese, new bylaws and renewed specifications

Editorial Staff21 February 202521 February 2025

by Editorial Staff21 February 202521 February 20250

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...

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Oltrepò white and allochthonous

Editorial Staff26 March 202428 March 2024

by Editorial Staff26 March 202428 March 20240

Alongside sparkling wines (white or rosé) and still wines (usually red) in Oltrepò we also find excellent white wines, and we highlight two truly enjoyable ones from international grapes. When we talk about Oltrepò Pavese we inevitably think of the...

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Great Franciacorta? Producers reject the proposal

Franciacorta and Oltrepò

Classese: the Oltrepò Pavese recomposes on the classic method and relaunches the territory

Scollinando in vendemmia

Oltrepò Pavese, new bylaws and renewed specifications

Oltrepò white and allochthonous

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