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Etna Days 2025: Showcasing Etna DOC Wines and Volcanic Terroir

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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 […]

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Assouline Releases Wine & Travel United States of America – A Strategic Lens on American Wine Tourism and Cultural Branding

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I’m thrilled to receive a copy of Assouline’s Wine & Travel United States of America – fresh off the press! With a quick overview, this latest publication from Assouline offers a timely exploration of the American wine industry through the dual lenses of culture and tourism. Authored by Enrico Bernardo, World’s Best Sommelier (2004), the

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Great Wine Capitals 2026 Best of Wine Tourism Regional Awards Announces Napa Valley Winners

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The regional Napa Valley delegation for the Great Wine Capitals, which includes the County of Napa, Napa Valley Vintners, and Visit Napa Valley, has announced the winners of the 2026 Best of Wine Tourism Regional Awards. The annual Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Awards celebrate innovation and excellence in wine tourism across the

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

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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

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Rediscovering Sulcis, Sardinia – From Vineyard to Sea along the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara and through the Lands of Carignano

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In the far southwest of Sardinia, the second-largest island in the Mediterranean, travellers can now embark on the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara (CMSB), a 500-kilometre trail divided into 30 stages. Just 70 kilometres from Cagliari, the regional capital with its international airport, the route links the main towns of the Sulcis region, including Iglesias,

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The International Wine Academy’s Historic Appeal to the United Nations

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Wine has long transcended its role as a simple beverage, serving instead as a living testament to humanity’s cultural, social, and agricultural heritage. Across civilizations, from the vineyards of Mesopotamia to the cellars of Burgundy and the valleys of Mendoza, wine has symbolized conviviality, peace, and continuity. Today, this millennia-old legacy faces an unprecedented challenge.

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Wine Tourism Review: Dimora Cottanera on the slopes of Etna

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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

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Etna Days 2025: A Landmark Edition

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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

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Picciolo Etna Golf Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton, Sicily

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Just arrived at the breathtaking Picciolo Etna Golf Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton, tucked away in the heart of Castiglione di Sicilia. Surrounded by lush vineyards, ancient olive groves, and the dramatic slopes of Mount Etna, this place is pure magic. Here’s a fun fact: It’s the only place in Europe where you

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Wines of South Africa has just introduced its dynamic new global brand identity “There’s Sunshine Inside”

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More than a slogan, this new positioning seeks to capture the essence of South African wine – radiant, resilient, and deeply rooted in cultural authenticity. The campaign emphasizes the distinctive qualities that define South Africa as a wine-producing nation. Under the generous African sun and across an extraordinary mosaic of terroirs, producers are crafting wines

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