Davide Bortone

Cronista di nera convertito al nettare di Bacco, nel mondo dell'informazione da oltre 15 anni, tra carta stampata e online, dirigo winemag.it. Collaboro inoltre come corrispondente per una delle testate internazionali più autorevoli del settore, in lingua inglese. Edito con cadenza annuale la "Guida Top 100 Migliori vini italiani" e partecipo come giurato ai più importanti concorsi enologici internazionali. Oltre alle piazze tradizionali, studio con grande curiosità i mercati emergenti, seguendone dinamiche, trend ed evoluzioni. Negli anni ho maturato una particolare esperienza nei vini dei Balcani e dei Paesi dell'Est Europa, tanto da aver curato la selezione vini per un importatore leader in Italia. Nel 2024 mi è stato assegnato un premio nazionale di giornalismo enogastronomico.

Winemag Guide 2026: Wineries and Wines of the Year. The Keyword is “Authenticity”

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Time for announcements for the Winemag Guide 2026, which once again brings together the best Italian wines and the best wineries in Italy, selected through a rigorous blind tasting. A work of analysis and comparison that rewards territorial identity beyond commercial potential, capturing the state of the art of Italian wine in 2025. The keyword […]

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Telmont, la maison di Champagne che ha preso il green per una cosa (davvero) seria. 100% biologico entro 2031 e lancio Réserve de la Terre Rosé leonardo di caprio

The Champagne house that takes “green” (really) seriously

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“We want to produce the best possible Champagne, without any compromise when it comes to sustainability.” With these words Alexis Lyon, global brand manager of Champagne Telmont, summed up the philosophy of the French house, which was a guest last night at Casa Azzoguidi, in Bologna, for the official Italian presentation of Réserve de la

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Towards the Nizza Docg Consortium: Barbera splits to stand out

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The journey that could lead to the official recognition of the Nizza Docg Consortium has begun, with a decision expected by 2026. Piedmontese producers define it as “a decisive step for the future of the denomination.” Currently, protection and promotion are jointly entrusted to the Consorzio della Barbera d’Asti e dei Vini del Monferrato and

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Romagna Sangiovese Sottozona «Non siamo solo mare e piadina» cristina geminiani fattoria zerbina vini ad arte 2025 intervista winemag davide bortone

Romagna Sangiovese Sottozona: “We’re more than just sea and piadina”

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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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MGA del Barolo quanto pesano su prezzo e mercato cosa sono le mga del barolo sottozone e come vengono usate dai produttori delle langhe

Barolo MGAs: How much do they impact price and the market?

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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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The historic turning point for Romagna Sangiovese at Vini ad Arte 2025

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The Romagna wine region is preparing to celebrate a decisive milestone. From September 21 to 24, Faenza and the surrounding area will host Vini ad Arte 2025, marking the twentieth anniversary of the Consorzio Vini di Romagna‘s institutional event. An anniversary that coincides with a symbolic transition: Romagna Sangiovese presents itself with new ambitions, backed

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Foggia, sequestrati oltre 1,3 milioni di litri di vino rosso fantasma

Foggia: Over 1.3 Million Liters of ‘Ghost’ Red Wine Seized

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Over 1.3 million liters of red wine, with an estimated commercial value of more than €4.3 million, have been seized by officers from the Provincial Command of the Guardia di Finanza of Foggia. The operation was conducted alongside officials from the Central Inspectorate for Quality Protection and Fraud Repression of Agri-Food Products for Puglia and

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Health, International Wine Academy’s Appeal to the UN

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The International Wine Academy has launched an appeal to heads of state and government gathered in New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly. The invitation is not to reduce wine to a simple health risk, but to recognize its cultural and social value. Among the signatories are numerous Italian names, alongside authoritative voices

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