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.

Migliori Roero Arneis 2024 il Nebbiolo bianco è la sorpresa di Grandi Langhe 2026 punteggi scores davide bortone winemag

Best Roero Arneis 2024: the “white Nebbiolo” is the surprise of Grandi Langhe 2026

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Best Roero Arneis 2024: the “white Nebbiolo” is the surprise of Grandi Langhe 2026. The Roero Arneis 2024 arrived at Grandi Langhe 2026 with a technical profile that, on paper, did not suggest any particular brilliance. Yet, in the glass, the so-called “white Nebbiolo” showed an ability to interpret the vintage beyond expectations, becoming one […]

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Migliori vini della Slovacchia 100+ punteggi Winemag tra Riesling, Grüner Veltliner e Frankovka score winemag davide bortone

Best wines of Slovakia: 100+ Winemag scores across Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, and Frankovka

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The best wines of Slovakia are much more than a simple curiosity for Central and Eastern European enthusiasts. The tasting of over 100 labels, with more than 100 Winemag scores and a peak reaching 96/100, reveals a country capable of producing international-level Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, and Frankovka modrá. BEST WINES OF SLOVAKIA: 100+ WINEMAG SCORES

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Siamo soli nell'universo di vino che c'è diamo una chance al tappo a vite

We are alone in the wine universe that exists: it’s time for the screw cap

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We are alone in the wine universe that exists: it’s time for the screw cap. There’s a snapshot of Italy that comes from an Ikea study on homes and domestic habits. It tells of increasingly multifunctional spaces, of tables that are shrinking. Of kitchens becoming fast-paced spaces. Of meals consumed in solitude. Or in front

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Quando la dieta compromette il giudizio nel vino cosa mangiare prima degustazione vino secondo biologo nutrizionista umberto rossi winemag

When does diet compromise wine judgment?

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In the daily work of professional tasters, the body is often considered a “secondary element.” Attention is entirely focused on the palate, sensory memory, and analytical capacity. Yet, nutrition and nutritional status directly affect mental clarity, taste perception, and the quality of judgment. In the wine world, many dietary practices are justified by established habits

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Terre d’Aenòr and Martinelli: Two young Franciacorta wineries to discover

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In Franciacorta, there is no shortage of historic names and brands that are now recognizable even to the general public. Alongside these established realities, there is a new generation of wineries building their own identity by focusing on personal style and respect for the terroir. This is the case for Terre d’Aenòr and Tenuta Martinelli,

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Fisco intercetta fondi pubblici Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Calabria sessione rosati rende cosenza delibera arsac

Tax authorities seize public funds for Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Calabria

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A resolution by ARSAC, the Regional Agency for the Development of Calabrian Agriculture, allows us to reconstruct another aspect of the management of public funds spent in Italy for the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, hosted in Calabria in 2022 with the Rosé Session. The measure concerns the settlement of a transport service for the competition’s

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La Valpolicella Totale di Buglioni movida da Mona e Bugiardo. Poi in Dimora a riposare tra le vigne

The Total Valpolicella Experience by Buglioni: Nightlife at Mona and Bugiardo, then Resting Among the Vineyards at Dimora

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Buglioni, Bacaro del Mona Verona, Osteria del Bugiardo Verona, Dimora Buglioni hotel San Pietro in Cariano, Locanda Buglioni restaurant San Pietro in Cariano. There are alleys in Verona where the nightlife is an act of faith in wine and the tradition of Cicchetti. Corners where a glass is not an accessory, but a language. Between

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Amarone 2021, punteggi e considerazioni su Opera Prima 2026 scores winemag davide bortone

Best Amarone 2021, scores and considerations on Opera Prima 2026

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Best Amarone 2021. A strong desire to talk about “Valpolicella” tout-court, at Amarone Opera Prima 2026. As a unified territory. Despite its many facets. Beyond the Amarone 2021 scores, what emerges in Verona from the preview tastings of the latest vintage available for release is an extremely fragmented picture. A tug-of-war of stylistic interpretations by

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Il vino fa ingrassare Cosa succede davvero al metabolismo rubrica alcol e salute winemag

Does wine make you gain weight? What really happens to your metabolism

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The relationship between wine and weight gain is one of the most debated—and often simplified—topics when talking about alcohol and health. For many consumers, wine is perceived as less “dangerous” than other alcoholic drinks. For industry professionals, however, it is often a daily work companion, especially in tasting contexts. But does wine really make you

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