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Montepulciano’s Pieve Revolution: Ancient Parishes Meet Authentic Wine

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

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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

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Why Bottega has earned a place on my holiday table

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When I curate my holiday sparkling wine selections, I look for producers that balance heritage with contemporary relevance, wines that perform beautifully in the glass, and brands that understand today’s global wine culture – where aesthetics, accessibility, and experience matter as much as craftsmanship. Bottega S.p.A. consistently delivers on all three. Its sparkling wines combine

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Alto Adige Wine Summit 2025: Expanding Horizons and Strengthening Global Influence

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The Consorzio Alto Adige Wines has successfully concluded the Alto Adige Wine Summit 2025, marking its most ambitious and internationally resonant edition to date. Held biennially, the summit serves as the preeminent platform for positioning Alto Adige as a dynamic contributor to the global wine dialogue, uniting international trade media, sommeliers, wine merchants, and hospitality

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A Montefalco 2025: Celebrating an Entire Region Beyond the Sagrantino Grape

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The third edition of A Montefalco took place on June 17–18, 2025, in the beautiful medieval village of Montefalco, Umbria. Building on the success of the reimagined event that began in 2023, this year’s celebration honoured not only the current vintage release of Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG but also the full diversity of wines produced across

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Exploring Three Unique Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wineries

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As part of the 2025 Regina Ribelle – Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Fest, I set out to explore three significant wine estates: Teruzzi, Poderi Arcangelo, and Il Palagione. Each winery presents a compelling narrative of terroir expression, sustainable viticulture, and the enduring legacy of Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Tuscany’s iconic white wine and the

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The 2025 Edition of Regina Ribelle – Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Fest Successfully Concluded!

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The 2025 edition of Regina Ribelle—Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Fest concluded triumphantly, reaffirming its status as a pivotal wine event in Italy’s calendar. Dedicated to Vernaccia di San Gimignano, the historic white wine [the ‘White Queen’] in a land of reds, the festival drew over 1,500 visitors to the medieval streets of San Gimignano

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A Night with Cecchini – Butcher, Philosopher, Legend

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Last night’s dinner at CECCHINI IN CITTÀ @ 25hours Hotel Piazza San Paolino, was nothing short of theatrical, an unforgettable culinary performance by the legendary Dario Cecchini, right in the heart of Florence! Between bold Chianti pours, perfectly seared “Cecchini Signature Cut”, and the energy of the room alive with conversation, every bite was a

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Chianti Classico Collection 2025: Embracing Sustainability in Italy’s Iconic Wine Region

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The prestigious Black Rooster wine-tasting event made its much-anticipated return to Florence, this time with a strong focus on environmental sustainability. Held February 17th and 18th, 2025, the 32nd Chianti Classico Collection welcomed guests to the historic Stazione Leopolda. This year’s event saw record-breaking participation, with 218 Black Rooster wineries presenting their latest vintages to

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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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Montepulciano’s Pieve Revolution: Ancient Parishes Meet Authentic Wine

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

Why Bottega has earned a place on my holiday table

Alto Adige Wine Summit 2025: Expanding Horizons and Strengthening Global Influence

Exploring Three Unique Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wineries

The 2025 Edition of Regina Ribelle – Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Fest Successfully Concluded!

A Night with Cecchini – Butcher, Philosopher, Legend

Chianti Classico Collection 2025: Embracing Sustainability in Italy’s Iconic Wine Region

Alto Adige Wines Earn Outstanding Recognition in Global Wine Guides

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