The Val di Cembra, in Trentino-Alto Adige, is a valley characterized by breathtaking landscapes and a remarkable winemaking tradition marked by grape terraces that rise up to 900 m above sea level. The grapes grown include mainly Müller-Thurgau and Chardonnay. The vineyards are supported by dry stone walls and represent centuries of traditional agr...
READ MOREThe best sweet wine in the world? It comes from Italy and it is Tenuta di Capezzana’s Vin Santo di Carmignano Riserva 2016, once again “Champion” in its category at the “International Wine Challenge” 2024 in London, a prestigious event that crossed the finish line of edition No. 40 and awarded prizes to producers from 38 countries around the world....
READ MOREOver the past 20 years, Italy's share of the global wine export market has grown from 17% (in 2003) to 22% (in 2023), while France's share has declined from 38% to 33%, new data has shown. This growth solidifies Italy's position as the second-largest wine exporter globally. Italy is now the leading wine exporter to 51 countries, compared to France'...
READ MORENestled in the heart of Lambertville, New Jersey, Angelico Winery stands as a testament to a harmonious blend of diverse heritages, deep-rooted passion, and unwavering dedication to winemaking. The story of Angelico Winery is as rich and intriguing as the wines produced there, encapsulating a journey that spans continents and generations. The ince...
READ MOREThe best-known Italian wines may indeed be red - Brunello di Montalcino, Barolo, Barbaresco and Amarone immediately come to mind - but the country’s white wines are no less special. While some who read these words may think that Italian whites are simple and less than remarkable, thanks in large part to the volumes of Pinot Grigio being produced in...
READ MOREThe Board of Directors of the Italian Commission for UNESCO, chaired by Franco Bernabè, has approved the candidacy of the "Landscape of the Chianti Classico Villa-Farm System" for preliminary verification, with a view to being listed as a World Heritage Site. The candidacy, which covers seven municipalities between Florence and Siena over an area o...
READ MOREIn the great tradition of the last 30+ years, Opera and Broadway favorites will once again come to the North Fork of Long Island through Opera & Broadway of the Hampton’s annual concert “Cristina Fontanelli and Her Fabulous Friends” taking place on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at Duck Walk Vineyard North, 44535 Main Rd., Southold, NY 11971...
READ MOREIn this presentation, you will discover the different layers and cultural influences behind Marsala, Nero d’Avola, the Amaro tradition, and contemporary Sicilian winemaking. These entrepreneurial stories make manifest not just the incredible diversity and richness of the Sicilian milieu, but also the remarkable path to its contemporary reinvention....
READ MOREEmanuele Rabotti, the owner of the renowned Monte Rossa winery in Franciacorta, loves challenges. During the peak of the COVID pandemic, he decided to revive the Pusterla vineyard, highlighting its historical and winemaking heritage. The vineyard’s origins date back to 1037 when the royal monastery of Santa Giulia cultivated grapes on the slopes of...
READ MORELove pizza? Love Wine? Dreaming of a trip to Italy? Then this cooking competition may be your thing. Just as you start feeling the FOMO of everyone and their friends and family and everyone in between posting pics of their summertime jaunts to Italy, you can try and turn that Italian vacation envy into a legit trip. Francis Ford Coppola Winery just...
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