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Sicily’s Wine Tourism Academy: A New Model for Professionalizing Wine Destinations

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The DOC Sicilia Academy signals an important shift in wine tourism – from individual winery experiences towards coordinated professional development and regional competitiveness. The launch of the DOC Sicilia Academy, announced by the Consorzio di Tutela Vini DOC Sicilia on September 25, represents an important development in how wine regions approach tourism, hospitality and long-term […]

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Can Wine Tourism Take Umbria Global? Italy’s Green Heart Builds a New Destination Strategy

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Umbria has the vineyards, medieval hill towns, gastronomy and cultural heritage of a major Italian wine destination. Now is looking at how wine tourism can play a greater role in attracting international travellers and generating economic value across its rural communities. A recent high-level discussion in Montefalco brought together wine producers, regional representatives, researchers and

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Discovering Gavi DOCG: Piedmont’s Great White Wine Destination

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

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

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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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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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