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.

Collio (in) Evolution without the Produttori di Cormòns cooperative

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According to the Treccani, the meaning of “evolution” is closely linked to “unfolding, development, and orderly movement toward a goal.” In biological terms, it indicates the progressive accumulation of modifications in a living being, leading to changes in form and function over time, as described by the theory of evolution. More broadly, it refers to

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Friulano Revolution at Collio Evolution 2025

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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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Wine and luxury, anything but a crisis: showcase publications are a joke of an investment

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Despite difficult times, between a consumption crisis and various attempts at repositioning, Italian wine continues to spend, rather than invest. Many companies—wineries, but not only—simply choose to “appear” in publications that call themselves “luxury,” convinced they are gaining prestige and new markets. In reality, dear producers, you should know that these are often empty spaces,

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Champagne Day 2025, Bureau Italia «Abbinatelo ai salumi». Quale Champagne scegliere per abbinamento con lardo, mortadella, coppa, salame, prosciutto, 'nduja

Champagne Day 2025, Bureau Italia: “Pair it with cured meats”

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Just days before Champagne Day 2025, Bureau du Champagne Italia organized an exclusive preview for a select group of journalists in central Milan. After last year’s focus on Italian cheeses, this year’s attention turned to cured meats, chosen to highlight the characteristics of different types of Champagne. Anything but niche products. “We want people to

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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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