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Its elegance and floral bouquet are the characteristics that make it so appealing. But its fine and persistent perlage and soft, round, well-structured taste are also unmistakable. It is these particularities that make Prosecco Rosé PDO unique. This famous Italian sparkling wine is the fruit not only of the classic white grape typical of Prosecco –...

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In Italy, the wine sector, from the bottle to the management of vineyards and wineries to the many service activities, has held up well during the pandemic period and today shows growth that also opens up great business opportunities for young entrepreneurs. The study "The Wine Business in Italy: Exports, Future Challenges and New Professionalism"...

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When winter rolls around, there’s nothing quite like cozying up to a bold bottle of red. And Italian red wines are particularly delicious picks when it comes to pairing them with your warming winter bowls of polenta, pasta or roasted meats. So, grab your plates of braised short ribs, Risotto alla Milanese or orecchiette with greens and sausage, and...

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Popping open a bottle of champagne to ring in the New Year is a tradition dating back to the 16th century, according to Insider. The drink was once reserved only for royal parties, but it became more available to the general public after the French Revolution. Once winemakers were able to bottle the bubbly drink, costs were lowered, and more people...

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Obscure wine lovers, do we have a grape for you. Susmaniello grapes hail from Italy's southern Salice Salento province and are one of the world's rarest varieties used to make wine, according to Wine Searcher. Thanks to the piqued interest of discerning wine connoisseurs and the commitment of a few dedicated wine-making Italian families, these uniq...

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Not many bottles get to claim to be “the king of wines,” but Barolo has snagged that prestigious title in the hearts of many.  Made in Northwestern Italy, this bold red wine has been enjoyed for centuries. But whether Barolo is a staple in your collection or you’ve never tried a bottle yourself, there’s a lot to learn about the classic Italian wine...

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Yes, we love geographic U-turns. In this episode of Rare Wines we join two distant lands, not only geographically, but by way of small productions of great sweet wines, which are increasingly difficult to find. Let's start from Sicily, from the beauty of Ustica and its vineyards overlooking the sea, living in the middle of the sea. Zhabib Passito 2...

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After relocating to Milan from New York City’s Upper West Side in 2021, Bryony Bechtold, a teacher, and her husband, Piero Venturini, 50, a lawyer, began looking for a vacation property. With wine on their minds, they found what they were looking for 90 minutes away in northwest Italy’s Piedmont region, home to Barolo, one of the world’s most prize...

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Among the most prestigious labels, brands, and territories in the world, the most consumed Italian wine, both nationally and internationally, is still today a popular icon like Tavernello, the brick wine, and Caviro’s flagship brand, born in 1983 and has now become a true symbol of Made in Italy wine.  Capable, in its first 40 years, of guiding the...

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The wealth of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG continues to grow across the territory in the glasses all over Italy and the world. Therefore, the territory of the Prosecco hills is increasingly attractive on an International level, but it also knows how to put a generational change in motion, which instead in many other Italian wine territori...

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