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Sunday 09/08/2024 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. Museo Italo Americano - 2 Marina Blvd, Building C - San Francisco, CA. Join us for a celebration of Piemonte and be transported to the wine country of the Langhe. Photographer Matt O’Brien will present work from “Campi dei Nonni,” his captivating exploration of traditional farming, winemaking, and family life in...

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Whenever I return to Tuscany, I’m reminded of what Leonardo da Vinci famously said, “Tuscany is the ultimate canvas, painted with the hues of history and culture.” Each trip I take paints a more vivid set of colors on my happy memories of this Italian region. Every stone wall, every vineyard, and every rolling hillside—framed in tall cypress trees—...

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The grape harvest in Italy is a fascinating experience that brings you into close contact with nature. Experiencing the grape harvest in Italy at first hand is a relaxing moment that will make you appreciate both the raw material you harvest and the local culture linked to food and wine. Being part of a millenary tradition, such as the grape harves...

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The US reconfirms its position as Italy’s number one wine partner, 792.8 million euros in value (+5.5% compared to the same period in 2023). Italian wineries continue to invest heavily in promoting their wines in the States, and will be the stars of many events scheduled on the US market. Everyone is waiting for the grand debut of “Vinitaly USA”, o...

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Barrels roll up and down the streets of the city called the “Pearl of the Renaissance”, Montepulciano, and the people rolling them are virtually paying homage to the winemakers. The winemakers, thanks to their work, and to Vino Nobile di Montepulciano generate a local economy estimated at around 1 billion euros, in terms of asset values, turnover,...

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Since 1950, Italian wine brand Riunite has been rooted in quality, a trait that took the company from a coalition of nine cooperative wineries in the Reggio Emilia province to a global leader in grape and wine production. Now, Riunite is reimagining the historic brand for a contemporary audience with a fresh, modern look and a new way to enjoy its...

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In 2021, owner Jacqui Goodale told Northforker that Terra Vite Winery and Vineyard (250 Manor Lane, Jamesport) was “Italy meets the North Fork.” It’s certainly true of the Italian name, which translates to “earth” and “vine,” and the Italian influence is now even more pronounced with the addition of a retail store on the premises, the Enoteca. The...

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Great affirmation of Italian wine at Muscats du monde 2024, the international competition that selects the best Muscat wines of the year. At the 24th edition of the “Muscat du Monde” international competition which took place in the Burgundy wine region, in France, the Sant'Andrea winery managed to take second place with Moscato di Terracina Doc –...

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“Personally, I love Super Tuscans,” says Marika Vida-Arnold, national fine wine brand ambassador for distributor Frederick Wildman & Sons. “I’m very old-school in my approach. I personally favor the icons and originators featuring international varieties, like Sassicaia. Super Tuscans single-handedly created a category and transformed the way peopl...

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While visiting family in Loreto Aprutino in Abruzzo, Italy, in May, I heard about Count Sebastiano Capponi’s 500 year celebration of Villa Calcinaia, near Greve in Chianti, nestled in the Tuscan hillside, famous for its award-winning DOCG Chianti Classico in Chianti. The Capponi family purchased Villa Calcinaia in 1524. I journeyed to Villa Calcina...

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