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Unesco recognition is getting closer for Chianti Classico, the iconic Tuscany region that gave birth to one of the world’s most famous Italian wines. Thanks to the beauty of a unicum that tells centuries of history and “enlightened anthropization”, and harmoniously stratified, until today, of that still intact landscape, and, at the same time, prod...

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According to a 2022 Unione Italiana Vini (Italian Wine Union) report, an estimated 255,000 cantinas are found throughout the boot. Quite honestly, anyone—from the big names to humble roadside shops—will deliver that dreamy dolce vita combo of beautiful views, tasty homecooked meals, and tipsy tastings. But for every gaggle of traditional wineries (...

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The wine world is primarily linked to territories rich in history and tradition, but it has never been shy to market dynamics. And, as a matter of fact, trends in the glass are always reflected in the vineyard, even though we are well aware that it is almost impossible to predict how long certain consumption trends will last. Over the last few deca...

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Back to classic. After having travelled among so many under-sung denominations of the Italian peninsula, in this episode of Rare Wines, we put two icons of Italian wine side to side. We do this by selecting two reds of extraordinary rigour and classicism, designed for a very long ageing in the bottle. The couple that we present here combines auster...

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There was no greater view than that of the Earth from the International Space Station (ISS), as no other gave such a feeling of insignificance – the petty problems, the constant fears of the unknown, the overwhelming exhaustion of never living up to a grander purpose. All of it melted away as a feeling of peace, contentment, of utter awe overtook t...

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Celebrity Chef Eva who is the host of the festival announced today that Sorvino Vino www.sorvinovino.com will be the official wine for this year’s LOS ANGELES ITALIAN FESTIVAL.The festival will take place on Saturday Oct 7, 2023, located at 1651 N Highland Ave, on Hawthorne in between Highland and Orange in Hollywood, the entrance is located on 165...

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If you're searching for something a little different in a sparkling wine, perhaps something a bit fun, complex, and sophisticated without breaking the bank, welcome to Franciacorta wine. And, yes, you should read that welcome exactly as though you're being welcomed to Jurassic Park, but without the danger. Unless you're into dangerously delicious s...

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This month we venture to the region of Campania highlighting the native white grape, Falanghina. Campania is a region in southern Italy located on the western coast along the Tyrrhenian Sea. With Naples as the capital of Campania that most are familiar with, maybe you’ve also been fortunate to travel there to explore the Amalfi Coast and the ancien...

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From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the sun-drenched vineyards of Sicily, Italy is a wine-lovers paradise. But with so many top-notch wine regions to explore, it can be overwhelming to decide where to start. In this guide, we’ll take you on a journey through Italy’s hidden gems – those lesser-known but no less delicious wine regions that are just...

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Structural decline of red wine? The Uiv-Vinitaly Observatory’s analysis, however, shows that this is not actually the case; rather, we are witnessing an acceleration toward the much-desired positioning in the premium of the most moral Italian red wine denominations. Red wine, the ultimate oenological symbol, appears to be suffering the most in an e...

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