Italy is expected to enjoy a good 2025 harvest and clinch the world's leading producer label once again, according to estimates presented Wednesday by Italy's agriculture ministry and its wine union. Italian winegrowers are expected to produce 47 million hectolitres of wine and grape must, an increase of 8 percent compared to 2024, and a return to...

UNI.DOC FVG —the union of all regional wine Consortia of Friuli Venezia Giulia— will be in New York on October 8 at Bryant Park Grill to welcome members of the wine trade and media to an immersive tasting event featuring a guided seminar followed by a walk-around tasting with producers from the region. Known for its unique blend of Alpine, Adriatic...

When the ancient Greeks descended from their tall trireme decks and onto the shores of Southern Italy, they saw the unrivaled viticulture of Calabria and dubbed its sun-soaked shores the perennial "land of wine." Over the millennia, Dionysus's slice of the Coast of the Gods has been superseded in the world of wine by Northwest Italy's famous, elega...

«The idea was born in 2016, right after the earthquake. We purchased custom-made wood – special wood shaped like a barrel – and we built the barrel here with the aim of creating an earthquake-proof home designed for the four of us: my parents, my sister and I. We built the bathrooms ourselves». This is how Gaia di Sabatino, the very young owner of ...

Nestled in the greenery of the Euganean Hills, the Abbey of Praglia is a monastery that unfolds around a minor basilica and four Renaissance cloisters. The complex houses a library with over 130,000 volumes, an important cultural heritage alongside a historic book restoration workshop, active for more than half a century. Ancient manuscripts are pr...

The calendar may be turning, but in Northern California’s Wine Country, summer seems determined to linger. The golden hills of Sonoma remain full of sunlight, creating the perfect setting for a Sunday in the Dry Creek Valley. On August 17th, the Festa Italiana returned for its second year at Orsi Family Vineyards, offering a deep dive into the regi...

Italy calls to travelers who understand that great wine tells the story of its land, people, and traditions. For those who appreciate the artistry behind both cooking and winemaking, certain Italian cities offer experiences that go far beyond typical tourist attractions. These wine destinations reveal how wine culture intertwines with local cuisine...

Wine has been a central part of life in the Italian peninsula since prehistory; in fact, along with wheat and olive oil, it formed what historians call the Mediterranean Triad, the three core agricultural products of the ancient Mediterranean world.  Archaeological evidence suggests that vines were cultivated in Sicily as early as the 4th millenniu...

There’s something magical about combining great wine with beautiful surroundings, and the Wine Tasting and History evening at San Diego Botanic Garden delivers on both fronts. Certified Sommelier Dane Kuta is hosting an intimate experience that blends wine education with captivating storytelling, all set against the garden’s lush backdrop. This isn...

There are few things more celebratory than the pop of a cork and the effervescent dance of bubbles in a tall glass. And while Champagne often steals the limelight, Prosecco, Italy’s lively, approachable sparkling wine has quietly become a global favorite, winning over wine lovers with its easy elegance, crisp fruit notes, and charming versatility....