Italian Wine Archives

Sicilia en Primeur 2026: Wine, Culture, and the Rise of a Tourism Destination

Italian Wine, Sicily, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wines of Italy, Wines of Sicily / liz admin

Palermo hosted the 22nd edition of Sicilia en Primeur from May 11 to 15, bringing together more than 100 international journalists, 12 wine tour operators, and 56 member wineries for five days of tastings, wine tours and talks. Assovini Sicilia, the island’s association of quality wine producers, has run the event since 2004. The 2026 […]

Sicilia en Primeur 2026: Wine, Culture, and the Rise of a Tourism Destination Read More »

A Montefalco 2026: Three Days in the Heart of Umbrian Wine

Filippo Magnani, Italian Wine, Uncategorized, Wine, Wine Tourism / liz admin

The fourth edition of A Montefalco ran from April 26 to 28, bringing national and international press and trade professionals to the medieval hilltop town for three days of tastings, masterclasses, and winery visits. Thirty-one wineries participated, presenting the full range of Montefalco and Spoleto denominations alongside the newly released 2022 vintage of Montefalco Sagrantino

A Montefalco 2026: Three Days in the Heart of Umbrian Wine Read More »

Chianti Classico Collection – Where Wine Meets Culture in Italy’s Iconic Wine Region

Articles, Italian Wine, Tourism, Wine Marketing, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wine Trade, Wines of Italy / liz admin

The annual wine-tasting event returned to Florence this February with a powerful message: wine is culture. On February 16 and 17, 2026, the 33rd Chianti Classico Collection opened its doors at the historic Stazione Leopolda, bringing together 223 wineries presenting their latest vintages to the press, industry professionals, and wine enthusiasts. The tastings focused on

Chianti Classico Collection – Where Wine Meets Culture in Italy’s Iconic Wine Region Read More »

Montepulciano’s Pieve Revolution: Ancient Parishes Meet Authentic Wine

Articles, Italian Wine, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wine Trade, Wine Trends, Wines of Italy / liz admin

Every February, wine professionals and enthusiasts converge on Montepulciano for one of Italy’s longest-running wine events. The Anteprima di Vino Nobile, now in its 32nd year, takes place within the atmospheric walls of the Fortezza di Montepulciano, where industry insiders and dedicated collectors gather to taste the latest vintage prepared for market release. This year’s

Montepulciano’s Pieve Revolution: Ancient Parishes Meet Authentic Wine Read More »

Territory, Tourism, and Market Evolution Shape New Strategy as Valpolicella Celebrates Sustainability Milestone at Amarone Opera Prima, Verona

Articles, Filippo Magnani, Italian Wine, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wines of Italy / liz admin

Valpolicella has reached a historic turning point in environmental stewardship, with certified sustainable practices now covering the majority of its vineyards for the first time. Speaking at Amarone Opera Prima in Verona, Christian Marchesini, President of the Valpolicella Wine Protection Consortium, announced that 53% of the denomination’s vineyard area is now certified, representing nearly 4,666

Territory, Tourism, and Market Evolution Shape New Strategy as Valpolicella Celebrates Sustainability Milestone at Amarone Opera Prima, Verona Read More »

Why Zenato’s Amarone 2019 and Zenato’s Lugana Brut Make the Perfect Holiday Wine Pairing

Articles, Italian Wine, Tourism, Travel, Wine, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine Marketing, Wine Tourism, Wines of Italy / liz admin

Why I Chose Zenato’s Holiday Gift Pack Holiday wine choices need range, not redundancy. Zenato’s two-bottle holiday gift pack, which includes Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2019 and Zenato Lugana Brut Classico, delivers that: a refined sparkling white for celebratory openings and a powerful, age-worthy red for the table’s main event. Lugana Brut Classico brings

Why Zenato’s Amarone 2019 and Zenato’s Lugana Brut Make the Perfect Holiday Wine Pairing Read More »

Etna Days 2025: Showcasing Etna DOC Wines and Volcanic Terroir

Ancient wine grapes, Italian Wine, Sicily, Wine, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine Marketing, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wine Trends, Wines of Italy, Wines of Sicily / liz admin

Etna Days 2025 marked a record-breaking edition, celebrating the cultural, environmental, and enological richness of Sicily’s iconic volcano. Hosted at Il Picciolo Golf Resort, Castiglione di Sicilia, the event united global wine professionals for tastings, vineyard visits, and dialogue on the evolution of Etna DOC wines. This event reinforced Mount Etna as the heart of

Etna Days 2025: Showcasing Etna DOC Wines and Volcanic Terroir Read More »

European Wine Tourism Index 2025: Ranking Europe’s Leading Wine Destinations

Austrian Wine, Bordeaux Wine, Burgundy, Champagne, champagne region, Italian Wine, Travel, Wine, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wine Trade, Wine Trends, Wines of Bulgaria, Wines of Portugal / liz admin

Wine tourism represents one of the fastest-growing segments of global cultural and experiential travel. According to a recent survey by TUI Musement, more than 91% of respondents expressed interest in wine-related travel, with the highest engagement among travellers aged 18 to 44. Responding to this demand, and coinciding with Europe’s harvest season, TUI Musement has

European Wine Tourism Index 2025: Ranking Europe’s Leading Wine Destinations Read More »

Wine Tourism Review: Dimora Cottanera on the slopes of Etna

Articles, Hospitality Industry, Italian Wine, Sicily, Tourism, Travel, Wine, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine Marketing, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wine Trends, Wines of Italy, Wines of Sicily / liz admin

This is a retreat where Sicilian authenticity meets understated luxury – vineyard views, an infinity pool that spills into the landscape, and gardens perfumed with exotic flowers, lavender and citrus. Lunch by the pool was all about simplicity and elegance: seasonal dishes paired with Cottanera’s Etna Bianco. As the sun set, the Winter Restaurant revealed

Wine Tourism Review: Dimora Cottanera on the slopes of Etna Read More »

Etna Days 2025: A Landmark Edition

Articles, Global Wine Evemts, Italian Wine, Tourism, Travel, Trending Topics, Wine, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine Marketing, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wine Trade, Wines of Italy, Wines of Sicily / liz admin

This morning, I had the privilege of attending the Etna Days 2025 “Welcome Presentation” and “Technical Tasting” where an extraordinary lineup of Etna DOC wines and producers set the tone for what promises to be a landmark edition. “The energy and diversity of wines from Mount Etna are simply remarkable.” Liz Palmer Etna Days 2025

Etna Days 2025: A Landmark Edition Read More »

Italian Wine