Maison Ruinart has announced the appointment of Caroline Fiot as the new chef de caves. She will succeed Frédéric Panaïotis, who had been in the role since 2007 and passed away prematurely this year. The appointment will be effective from January 1, 2026. A Chardonnay expert, Fiot will lead the crafting of the Maison’s cuvées, […]
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Romagna Sangiovese Sottozona as a symbol of vindication. A hymn to quality, celebrated through sweat. The counter-manifesto of an entire sector—wine entrepreneurs—too often seen as a category always celebrating. So similar to the stereotype of Romagna itself. Land of sea, piadina, riviera. Of wild nights at the disco and summers of falling in love and
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From October 10 to 12, 2025, Biancavilla, in the province of Catania, will host the IV edition of the Etna Wine Forum. The event, created to showcase the wine heritage of Etna’s southwest slope, will take place at Villa delle Favare. The program features three days of tastings, masterclasses, conferences, cooking shows, and tasting stations.
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Casoni Fabbricazione Liquori announces the exclusive distribution in Italy and the United Kingdom of the Sir. James 101 line, an international brand of ready-to-drink non-alcoholic cocktails. The agreement consolidates the strategy of the Emilia-based company, which focuses on innovation and the ability to capture new trends in the beverage market. The NoLo (No & Low
“Ready or not, here I come, you can’t hide” (cit. Fugees). Whether you like it or not, Ready to Drink options—cans or small bottles of ready-made “cocktails”—have spread widely across supermarket shelves, capturing significant market shares. So, here is a semi-serious digression on the Ready-to-Drink offerings from the most famous beverage brands easily found at
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The Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Consortium obtains the cancellation of the Spanish trademark “Varnacia 1321“. The decision comes after two years of legal battle conducted with the support of Intellectual Property consultants from Bugnion Spa. According to the ruling, the Spanish trademark was deceptive as it unduly exploited the reputation of the Tuscan PDO.
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More than 60 wineries and over 200 labels. Chianti Classico presents itself in Milan with a major tasting organized in collaboration with AIS Lombardia. An event reserved for industry professionals and members of the Italian Sommelier Association, on October 27 from 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM, at The Westin Palace Milan, in Piazza della Repubblica.
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There are 181 Barolo Additional Geographical Mentions (MGAs), introduced by the 2010 regulation and applied from the 2010/2011 harvest. MGAs allow labels to indicate precise sub-zones of the Barolo territory, bringing the production code closer to a “cru” system. WHAT ARE BAROLO MGAs? MGAs identify delimited portions of the appellation based on historical, geographical, and
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La Scolca has reached its 105th harvest, confirming the continuity of a family history passed down for over a century. Today the estate is led by Chiara Soldati, fourth generation, together with her son Ferdinando Caracciolo di Vietri, fifth generation. A transition that represents the transmission of knowledge and vision between different eras. A HARVEST
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The Sangiovese harvest has begun on the Tuscan coast. The Morellino di Scansano Consortium confirms that the first harvesting operations show healthy grapes and regular ripening. The balance between sugars and phenolic components suggests quality wines. On the production front, however, there is a decrease compared to last year. QUALITY IN THE SPOTLIGHT “The 2025
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