As wine tourism continues to evolve, travellers, we are learning, are seeking far more than exceptional wines. They want authentic experiences, meaningful connections with place, and memorable moments that combine culture, gastronomy, heritage, and landscape. Tuscany certainly delivers this. From July 24 to August 16, Tuscany’s renowned Calici di Stelle (Goblets Under the Stars) returns […]
The Denomination Gavi DOCG sits in the southeastern corner of Piedmont, where the hills begin their long climb toward the Ligurian Apennines. Less than an hour from Milan, Genoa, and Turin, the territory occupies a geographic position that has shaped both its history and its wine for over a thousand years. The denomination covers eleven
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Italy’s landmark infrastructure project has the potential to reshape not only transportation, but also the future of experiential travel, regional development, and wine tourism across Sicily and Calabria. For centuries, the Strait of Messina has represented both a gateway and a barrier between mainland Italy and Sicily. Now, after decades of political debate, engineering revisions,
The 2026 edition of Campania Stories ran from 23 to 27 April in Caserta, presenting new vintages from the region’s main appellations to the national and international press. The program opened on 23 April with a guided visit to the Royal Palace of Caserta and an inaugural conference in the Sala Romanelli, followed by two
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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