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We accept it. We acknowledge it. We recognise the absurdity of it; for many, there’s only one way to ‘enjoy’ Prosecco this Christmas, and that’s to drink it. Six ways? That’s pushing it… But to dismiss Prosecco as purely a quick, quaffable drop is to ignore just how versatile this incredible sparkling wine can truly be. In the right hands (ideally...

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In the first 9 months of 2021 Italian wine sales in the off-trade channel grew in value – according to NielsenIQ data released by Federvini (association of Italian wine producers) – by +6.1% compared to the same period of 2020. This was mainly due to the strong impulse given by sparkling wines, whose sales increased by +27.5% – the dry Charmat and ...

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"Wine writers are boring, redundant and pretentious," opined a recent dinner guest. "Au contraire madame," came my retort, "we still have our uses." Critics and journalists are pretty good at sniffing out regions, and wineries, that deserve to be better known. We also excel at proselytizing overhyped – and overpriced – blue chip labels, but that's...

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The team behind Wine Spectator Grand Award winner Acquerello in San Francisco opened Sorella (Italian for “sister”) on Dec. 1. “After spending 32 years perfecting the fine dining experience at Acquerello, we are ready for a new challenge,” co-owner Giancarlo Paterlini told Wine Spectator via email. “The time feels right for us to introduce a more c...

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Sun, Dec 5, 2021 at 11:00 AM - Orsi Family Vineyards, 2306 Magnolia Dr, Healdsburg, CA, 95448. Join us for our first annual Christmas Markets at Orsi! Admission is free. Sip on unique Italian varietals while you stroll our marketplace. From beautiful, artisan produced items from Italy and our own homegrown and treasured artisans right here in Sonom...

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By the end of 2021, the producers of Prosecco PDO wine will sell more than 600 million bottles, 80% of which are abroad. All over the world, the term “Prosecco” itself is perceived as exemplary of the style and good taste of Italy. According to a recent report by Ipsos research firm, in terms of global notoriety the brand is just below internationa...

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The United States is by far the top destination for Italian wine exports, which, in the first 8 months of 2021, have already amply surpassed the billion euro (1.16 billion euros) mark in shipments, up on both 2020 (+22.7%) and 2019 (+19.4%). An enormous turnover, essentially linked to red wines, white wines and sparkling wines, mostly Prosecco, whi...

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The pairing of salami and wine is popular aperitivo fare in Italy – especially during these days when the buffets have dwindled due to the pandemic.  And salami of course tastes even better when it's paired with the right wine. So, on that note, here are six Italian salami and wine pairings to try.  "Cooked" prosciutto, which can be smoked, steamed...

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During fall, the steep hills around the Abruzzo region of Italy buzz with activity as harvest begins throughout the swathes of vineyards. Tractors crawl up the hillside, weighed down with juicy loads of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Trebbiano and Pecorino grapes. These names may feature regularly in wine reviews and guides now, but until a few decades a...

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The eighth edition of "The digital taste of Italian wine 2021" survey was conducted by OMNICOM PR GROUP ITALIA, on the online presence of the leading 25 Italian wineries for turnover, according to the bank, Mediobanca Survey 2021. The results include: greater sustainability, as 28% of the wineries (7 out of 25) are 100% self-sufficient in terms of...

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