“The ancient crowned hill through the eyes of the queen grape” When you are in the direction of San Gimignano, in the heart of Tuscany, you cannot help but be enveloped by the magical atmosphere, you get catapulted into a fairy-tale. The hills of “Queen Vernaccia” crown the city of San Gimignano; at its foot […]
“Anteprima 2021”- Wine Preview of Vernaccia di San Gimignano by Filippo Magnini Read More »
I attended another amazing Masterclass last night. The seminar was led again by the knowledgeable Sandra Colosimo, a member of the Associazione Italiana Sommeliers. Sandra explored, in-depth, the Fiano and Primitivo varieties. The seminar not only gave me a deeper appreciation of two of the most important varietals of southern Italy, it also gave me
Last week at the June 2021 assembly of Chianti Classico’s governing Consorzio, a “very large majority” of Consorzio members approved changes to the disciplinare that have the potential to put some separation between the Riserva and the Gran Selezione levels. Here are two key aspects to the proposal: Focus on Sangiovese and native grape varieties
New Chianti Classico subzones or ‘UGAs’ have been approved Read More »
Wine, history and tradition all mixed in this extraordinary wine region! The “Anteprima” preview of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, usually held in February , was postponed to the 17th and 18th of May. Another great effort by another Tuscany’s consortium, opening their doors to international and Italian journalists. We were summoned to the beautiful town of
Preview Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2021 — by Filippo Magnani Read More »
The Valpolicella Wine Consortium has recently announced the numbers for the first five months of 2021. The numbers show around 30 million state seals were issued for the Valpolicella, Ripasso, Amarone and Recioto origins, which is 18% over 2020. Compared to 2019, the increase is 14%. Amarone, which after a disastrous January 2021 (-24.5 %),
Valpolicella Soars in 2021 Read More »
After Benvenuto Brunello “OFF”, the first preview of the year which was in March, an additional edition of Benvenuto Brunello was organized for the press from the 16th and the 17th May dedicated to the Tuscan wine previews “Anteprime di Toscana”. Thanks to the diligence of the Consortium Brunello di Montalcino, the tastings took place in-person
The National Committee of PDO and PGI Wines approved Friday’s session, Wednesday, May 12th, the proposal for the Disciplinary of the new DOCG “Canelli”, starting a regulatory process which, ending within the year, will make the first official harvest possible. of white Moscato for “Canelli” in 2022. DOCG, or “Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita”
The National Wine Committee approves the “Canelli” DOCG Read More »
Filippo MagnaniIt is with great pleasure and excitement that I announce Filippo Magnani, wine journalist and wine travel expert (with expertise in the Italian wine regions) has joined our growing team as a regular contributor. About Filippo Magnani Filippo Magnani is a wine travel expert, with expertise in the Italian wine regions, and a wine
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What a lovely surprise – I received a personal letter from Jacopo Biondi Santi and Tancredi Biondi Santi announcing the launch of their JeT 2020 vintage – what a nice touch! Here is a unique backstory on this wine. This wine was created out of passion and innovation The initials “JeT” represents Jacopo and Tancredi
JeT 2020 Wine Launch [Castello Di Montepo] Read More »
Francis Ford Coppola Winery has created two limited-edition wines in honour of the 93rd Hollywood’s prestigious Academy Awards. “The Family Coppola 93rd Awards’” limited-edition bottles themselves have been produced by Bottega Spa and feature a mirror gold colour exterior. Each bottle was crafted as a symbol honouring the significant talent, passion and hard work achieved throughout
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