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Sicilia En Primeur Returns for Its 21st Year: Showcasing the Best of Sicilian Wine

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Once again, Sicilia en Primeur returns this year, an esteemed event organized by Assovini Sicilia that annually draws journalists from around the globe to the island. From May 6 to 10, a delegation of 100 journalists representing Italy, various European countries (including France, Poland, Sweden, Germany, and Norway), as well as non-EU nations (such as […]

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VinePair Reveals Top 10 Wine Tourism Destinations for 2025

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Despite ongoing challenges in global wine sales, the pursuit of wine tourism continues to thrive. While traditional strongholds like Tuscany and Napa Valley remain vital to the wine narrative, today’s oenotourists are increasingly drawn to emerging, dynamic regions offering distinctive terroirs and cultural depth. According to VinePair’s newly released list of the Top 10 Wine

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New Findings Establish Historical Continuity Between Versailles Vineyard and 18th-Century Winemaking Practice

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A centuries-old vineyard in Versailles dating back to 1787 has been brought back to life by Adrien Pélissié, a former Bordeaux winegrower and now owner of La Bouche du Roi winery in Versailles. While looking through historic regional maps, Pélissié made a remarkable discovery: the vineyard he planted in 2017, in the unusual shape of a

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Viña Vik: An Award-Winning Chilean Winery Redefining Winemaking and Sustainability

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Viña Vik has firmly established itself as a leader in the global winemaking community, achieving an unprecedented milestone as the second-ranked winery in the World’s Best Vineyards listing for 2024—a first in Chilean wine history. The winery is celebrated for its unparalleled commitment to winemaking excellence, sustainability, and the seamless integration of its unique experience

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Alto Adige Wines Earn Outstanding Recognition in Global Wine Guides

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The latest editions of some of the world’s most renowned wine guides, including Wine Enthusiast, Falstaff Weinguide, Gault&Millau, and VINUM Weinguide, have reinforced Alto Adige’s reputation as a premier Italian wine region, awarding an impressive 145 top ratings (95 points or higher on a 100-point scale), a significant rise from 99 last year. “We are

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Valpolicella Charts New Path: Amarone’s Journey from Volume to Value

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On February 1 and 2, the Valpolicella Wine Consortium celebrated the 20th anniversary of Amarone Opera Prima with world-renowned tenor Vittorio Grigolo, a former Sistine Chapel soloist and Arena Opera Festival star since 2013. The two-day event, hosted in the 17th-century Gran Guardia building on Piazza Brà, featured 70 producers. Consortium President Christian Marchesini focused

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Wine Review: Two Wines from Marqués de Riscal [voted #1 Vineyard in the World]

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Marqués de Riscal Located in the picturesque Basque Country, the Marques De Riscal winery in Elciego, Spain, is a beacon of viticultural excellence. This historic winery, founded in 1858, has recently been voted the #1 vineyard in the world by the World’s Best Vineyards 2024 and received the Best Vineyard in Europe Award. The winery’s

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Mallorca’s Wine Tourism: A Sustainable and Profitable Venture

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Vi de la Terra Mallorca is establishing a new wine tourism route to illuminate the island’s distinct viticultural heritage. With over 80 wineries and 300 winegrowers, Mallorca is poised to showcase its rich history and diverse flavours. The concept of a wine route has been deliberated for several years and is now moving forward spearheaded

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Exploring Irpinia: Italy’s Hidden Gem of Natural Beauty and Winemaking Excellence

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Campania is the region of southern Italy that includes the magnificent active volcano Vesuvius, stunning seaside towns and villages like those of the sunny Amalfi coast, the unique city of Naples, fascinating ancient sites such as Pompeii and the crystal-clear blue waters of Capri and other islands. There is much more to this region –

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The First Wine Spa in the U.S. Brings Vinotherapy to Portland

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“The Wine Spa” the first dedicated wine spa in the U.S. recently announced its grand opening. Nestled in the heart of Portland, Oregon, this oasis combines vinotherapy’s therapeutic benefits with a day spa’s indulgent atmosphere. It features ten treatment rooms and four soaking tubs. In an exclusive partnership with Caudalie, The Wine Spa will offer

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