Italian wine: excellence and global challenges. This was the theme of the XIV Meeting with the Territory of the Leonardo Committee, organized in collaboration with Herita Marzotto Wine Estates on November 12 at Ca’ del Bosco, in the heart of Franciacorta. “The wine sector represents one of the crown jewels of Made in Italy, with
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Madeleine is celebrating ten years in the Prati district, establishing itself as one of the most recognizable bistrots in the area. The idea from partners Giancarlino and Daniele Quattrini, creators of projects like Hotel Butterfly, was born with the goal of introducing a new concept into a context dominated by traditional formats. A year and
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Starting January 1, 2026, Alius Antulis will lead Carlsberg Italia. The manager takes over from Olivier Dubost after fourteen years with the Group and an international career at the helm of subsidiaries in Bulgaria and Azerbaijan. The stated objective is to consolidate the business of the third-largest national beer producer, which exceeds 1.1 million hectoliters
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The proposal to reduce the excise tax on beer from 2.99 to 2.97 euros per hectoliter and per degree-Plato, effective January 1, 2026, enters the debate on the 2026 Budget Law. The amendment, presented by Senator Gisella Naturale (M5S) and included among those flagged for discussion in the Senate, was initiated by AssoBirra and receives
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The wine market is currently in a phase of profound transformation. This emerged from the analysis presented by Prof. Massimiliano Bruni (President of the IULM Communication School Scientific Board) during IULM Alumni Day on October 24, on the occasion of Champagne Day. It is an increasingly “premium” market, especially in the sparkling segment, where sustainability
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The Independent Winemakers’ Wine Market FIVI closes its 14th edition (November 15-17) confirming itself among the most important events in the sector. Once again, the numbers prove its success. The more than 40,000 square meters of pavilions 29 and 30 made available by BolognaFiere hosted the stands of more than 1,000 winemakers. Over 8,000 wines
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A non-alcoholic beverage cannot be marketed as “Gin”. This was ruled by the Court of Justice of the European Union in case C-563/24, which pitted a German association for combating unfair competition against PB Vi Goods, producer of the beverage “Virgin Gin Alkoholfrei“. The judges noted that the designation “Gin” is legally reserved for an
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Mexican Agave spirits (Tequila and Mezcal) and “modern” interpretations of Rum are the new trends for 2026. This is according to Sierra Madre—a distribution company founded in 1994, specialized in Mexican spirits since 2009, and active in the Rum world since 2014—during the recent ProWein Preview in Dusseldorf. THE GLOBAL SPIRITS MARKET: CONSTANT GROWTH The
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Champagne confirms itself as a global model of excellence in combining tradition, innovation, and environmental responsibility. Innovation that focuses primarily on environmental sustainability. The “Road to 2050” project was presented by Domenico Avolio, Director at Champagne Bureau of CIVC in Italy, during the IULM Alumni Day on October 24 on the occasion of Champagne Day.
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Cesarini Sforza, a pioneering TrentoDoc winery, presents Aquila Reale Riserva 2015, a wine featured in the Winemag 2026 “Authenticity” Guide. A classic method wine born from the authentic combination of altitude, terroir, time, and winemaking expertise. A pure Chardonnay that is powerful, refined, balanced, and age-worthy. MASO SETTE FONTANE The grapes come from Maso Sette
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