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.

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

/ Regulations and Policies, Wine Calendar, Wine News

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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The Riedel Esselunga wine glass collection divides customers

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The new Riedel wine glass collection from Esselunga is sparking mixed opinions among customers of the well-known Milanese supermarket chain. Some see it as a well-conceived proposal, albeit for connoisseurs. Others judge the new loyalty program as repetitive and useless. As usual, the promotion involves receiving stamps with purchases at Esselunga. This opens the door

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Wine and transparency survey: consumers want to know what they are drinking

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Wine consumers want to know what they are drinking. And they would appreciate greater transparency, especially regarding “wine ingredients.” This is what emerges from the survey conducted by Federmosti in collaboration with Winemag.it and its readers. The results reveal an increasingly strong demand for clarity on wine labels. Since December 2023, thanks to the new

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Verduno Pelaverga da rischio scomparsa a 30 anni della Doc nelle Langhe associazione verduno è uno tre migliori verduno pelaverga 2024

Verduno Pelaverga, from the brink of extinction to 30 years of DOC in the Langhe

/ Wine News, Wine Previews, Winemag Guide

The Piedmont denomination remains a niche, but it’s carving out space among the giants Barolo and Barbaresco thanks to the tenacity of the local community and the “Verduno è uno” association, chaired by Diego Morra. A production and commercial breakthrough that has brought it to 35 hectares under vine and over 200,000 bottles. Three labels

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Vinha Do Carril 2023 Niepoort tappo Legacy Cork Supply 97100 Winemag.it. Tutto ciò che c'è da sapere su uno dei vini del Douro più iconici legacy dirk niepoort jochen michalski

Vinha Do Carril 2023 Niepoort Legacy Cork Supply closure: 97/100 Winemag.it

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The new Douro red wine expresses elegance and depth, with a complex aromatic profile and a beautifully balanced palate, reflecting its schist terroir. For the first time, a Portuguese wine is bottled with a closure born from unique technological innovation, combining artificial intelligence and manual selection. A choice that marks a turning point in the

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martin Foradori-Hofstätter esce dal Consorzio Vini Alto Adige durante wine summit 2025 dimissioni da vicepresidente

Foradori-Hofstätter resigns from the Alto Adige Wine Consortium

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In an exclusive interview with Winemag.it, the producer from Tramin explains the reasons for stepping back from his role as Vice President of the Bolzano-based organization. The well-known producer’s move overshadows the Wine Summit, which runs until September 8. Martin Foradori Hofstätter has submitted his resignation as Vice President of the Alto Adige Wine Consortium.

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Viticoltura eroica in nero a Massa multato produttore di Candia dei Colli Apuani Doc

Heroic viticulture “under the table” in Massa: Candia producer fined

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Nine workers found without contracts in a vineyard of the small Tuscan denomination. The operation by the Carabinieri and the Inspectorate is part of a plan of checks on agricultural labor in areas where the harvest is made more difficult by the steepness of the vineyards. During a joint inspection, the Carabinieri Labor Inspectorate Unit

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