With the publication in the Official Gazette of the decree from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, the National Grappa Consortium obtains official recognition. It is the first concrete step toward structured protection and unified enhancement of the distillate symbol of Made in Italy, which thus enters fully into the system of recognized […]
One month before IEI Connect, scheduled for November 28 in Milan, the Italian Espresso Institute (IEI) is sparking debate on the sector’s challenges and the future prospects of espresso in Italy. According to President Alessandro Borea, the current situation calls for a clear-eyed analysis. “We cannot deny that the bar sector is going through a
For Schioppettino di Prepotto, the native red wine that symbolizes the Judrio valley and the Doc Friuli Colli Orientali sub-zone, 2025 marks a new (yet another) attempt at a relaunch. The Producers’ Association, founded in 2002 to protect and promote the quality of the variety, is renewing itself with new leadership and an ambitious project:
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On the occasion of the 2025 harvest, the Treviso Finance Police carried out a series of inspections on farms and agricultural companies in the province, identifying “numerous violations of labor regulations.” During the checks, 14 irregular farmhands were discovered, 13 of whom were working completely off the books. UNDECLARED LABOR IN VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO: INVESTIGATION INTO
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The profile of Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG 2024 “Borgo della Terra” by Agricoltori Chianti Geografico (12.5%): Floral: 8.5Fruit: 8.5Spices, herbs: 7.5Freshness: 7.5Tannin: 0Sapidity: 7.5Alcohol perception: 5.5Overall harmony: 8Drinkability: 9At the table: 7.5When to drink: now / within 3 years
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collio evolution 2025 best friulano Best Friulano 2024 Collio Doc. Fresh, savory, harmonious. Subtle and easy-drinking, fruit driven as the English would say. Or full and structured. The snapshot of the Friulano wines presented at Collio Evolution 2025, the first edition of the Consorzio Collio format that took place last weekend between Gorizia and Cormons,
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Cantina Valle Isarco – Kellerei Eisacktal – presents the third vintage of Adamantis, the flagship cuvée produced in only 2,000 bottles. The 2022 vintage reaches the shelves after three years of aging, including 18 months in barriques. It is the most ambitious project of the smallest and youngest South Tyrolean cooperative, led by general manager
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The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) has appointed Sarah Harrison as its new Executive Director. The appointment, effective immediately, follows a highly competitive selection process. Harrison will lead the institute’s global strategy, stakeholder relations, and operations. The goal is to strengthen the IMW’s role as a benchmark for excellence and education in the global
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With the warm colors of the harvest and the scent of autumn, Nero d’Avola returns to fill the glasses. It is the wine that represents Sicily more than any other: it speaks of contrasts and harmonies, combining strength and finesse, warmth and freshness. “Nero d’Avola is the symbol of a Sicily that knows how to
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“My land has always had a vocation for wine production. I want to contribute to rediscovering the value of this territory.” So says Tommaso Inghirami, Tuscan producer and owner of Tenuta di Grignano in Chianti Rufina, describing his deep connection to Valtiberina, where BEVI – Borgo Eccellenze Vinicole Italiane was born. The event, promoted by
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